Kitchens, workshops and duct cleaning, Worcestershire
Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Worcestershire
Fume, dust and mist extraction for workshops, with COSHH thorough examination and testing, across Worcestershire.
- From £195 + VAT per system
- Charged visit, price agreed first
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.
Worcestershire has every kind of building, from old terraces to new estates and business parks, and every job is designed around the building in front of us, not a standard kit.
LEV in Worcestershire at a glance
- Area
- Worcestershire
- Towns listed
- 8, largest Worcester
- Postcode districts
- WR10, WR11, WR3, WR4, DY11 and DY12
- Price region
- West Midlands
- 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 Worcestershire
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| LEV thorough examination and test with written report (per system) | £195–£395 + VAT |
| LEV design and install: extraction arm, booth or hood, ductwork and fan (per system) | £2,450–£8,950 + VAT |
These ranges use our West Midlands rates. Prices exclude VAT. You get a fixed written price before any work is booked.
When to get it looked at
- HSE or insurer action points
- Operators unsure if the system works
- Old extraction with no commissioning records
Rules in England
HSE guidance HSG258 covers LEV design and testing, with thorough examination at least every 14 months for most systems.
How the job runs
- Assess
- Design
- Install
- Commission
- Test
Towns we cover in Worcestershire
Questions about local exhaust ventilation (LEV) in Worcestershire
Are prices different in Worcestershire?
Our guide prices are adjusted by region. In Worcestershire we use West Midlands rates, so LEV thorough examination and test with written report is typically £195 to £395 + VAT per system.
How much does a new LEV system cost?
A single extraction arm, booth or hood with ductwork and fan typically costs £2,450 to £8,950 excluding VAT.
Do we need a commissioning report?
Yes. A commissioning report sets the benchmark performance that later tests are compared against.
Is the survey free in Worcestershire?
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.
Which rules apply to ventilation in Worcestershire?
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.
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