Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Wiltshire

Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) captures dust, fume, vapour or mist at the source, such as a welding bench, saw or spray booth, before workers breathe it in. We design and install LEV and arrange the thorough examination and test that COSHH requires at least every 14 months.

Our team is based in Great Barr, Birmingham, and we work throughout Wiltshire, from Salisbury, Trowbridge, Chippenham, Melksham and Warminster. This is a charged visit. We confirm the cost in writing before we book it.

LEV in Wiltshire at a glance

Area: Wiltshire
Towns listed: 14, largest Swindon
Postcode districts: SN1, SN4, SP4, SN1, SN2 and SP1
Price region: South West
Survey: Charged visit, price agreed first

What the work involves

Under the COSHH Regulations, employers using LEV to control exposure must keep it maintained and have it thoroughly examined and tested, at least every 14 months under COSHH regulation 9 (more often for some processes), with records kept for at least five years. HSE guidance HSG258 sets out how LEV should be designed, commissioned and tested. We install extraction arms, hoods, booths, ductwork and fans, set them up to the capture velocities the process needs, and provide commissioning information and user checks so operators know the system is working day to day.

Thorough examination and test

Statutory testing with a written report.

Fume extraction arms

Articulated arms for welding and soldering benches.

Dust extraction

Woodworking, cutting and grinding extraction with filtration.

Guide prices in Wiltshire

Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) guide prices in Wiltshire
Work	Guide price
LEV thorough examination and test with written report (per system)	£205–£410 + VAT
LEV design and install: extraction arm, booth or hood, ductwork and fan (per system)	£2,550–£9,300 + VAT

These ranges use our South West rates. Prices exclude VAT. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.

Signs it is time to call us

A new process or workstation
HSE or insurer action points
Operators unsure if the system works

Rules in England

Under COSHH, LEV must be thoroughly examined and tested, at least every 14 months under COSHH regulation 9 (more often for some processes).

How the job runs

Assess
Design
Install
Commission
Test

Towns we cover in Wiltshire

Questions about local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Wiltshire

Is the survey free in Wiltshire?

This is a charged visit because it is servicing, testing or repair work. We tell you the cost before booking. Surveys for new installations on the UK mainland are free.

Do we need a commissioning report?

Yes. A commissioning report sets the benchmark performance that later tests are compared against.

How often does LEV need testing?

Most LEV systems must be thoroughly examined and tested at least every 14 months under COSHH (more often for some processes), and records kept for at least five years.

Which rules apply to ventilation in Wiltshire?

In England, ventilation in new and altered homes is covered by Approved Document F of the Building Regulations. Landlords also have duties under the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, and workplaces must be ventilated under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.

Which towns in Wiltshire do you cover?

All of Wiltshire, including Salisbury, Trowbridge, Chippenham, Melksham and Warminster. If your town is not listed, send the postcode and we will confirm.