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Construction & site work — Leicester

V-TUF supplies M-Class and H-Class dust extractors, industrial vacuums and site cleaning equipment to construction contractors, principal contractors, refurbishment specialists and demolition operators across Leicester and Leicestershire. Leicester's construction market is sustained by the Leicester Waterside and St George's regeneration schemes, University of Leicester and De Montfort University campus expansions, and a sustained capital works programme across University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, Glenfield Hospital and Leicester General Hospital.

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Dust extraction for Leicester construction sites

V-TUF MIDI HSV — H-Class dust extractor

H-Class extraction (H14 HEPA, 99.995%) for high-hazard silica dust — cutting, grinding, drilling or chasing concrete, brick, stone or mortar. Mandatory for works inside the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust estate under ICRA protocols. The correct specification for Leicester's Victorian brick and terrace refurbishment sector. Available in 110V and 240V. SKU MIDIH240.

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V-TUF MINI HSV — M-Class dust extractor, compact

M-Class extraction (H13 HEPA, 99.9%) for general construction dust. Available in 110V and 240V. SKU MINIHSV240.

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V-TUF MIGHTY HSV — 21L M-Class dust extractor

21-litre wet/dry capacity, autostart power take-off, H13 HEPA filtration. The correct specification for multi-trade sites on the Leicester Waterside, University of Leicester and De Montfort University programmes. SKU MIGHTYHSV240.

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Compliance for Leicester construction sites

• COSHH 2002 — construction dust: Silica dust from cutting, grinding or drilling masonry is a COSHH Category 1 carcinogen. H-Class extraction is mandatory. General construction dust (drywall, timber) requires M-Class as minimum.
• CDM 2015: Principal contractors on Leicester construction projects must ensure COSHH-compliant dust control is in place and documented in the Construction Phase Plan.
• Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 — H-Class extraction mandatory for any work near or involving asbestos-containing materials in pre-2000 Leicester buildings. Leicester's Victorian brick and terrace building stock — including the housing across Belgrave, Highfields, Spinney Hills and Braunstone — and the pre-2000 commercial and industrial buildings across the city present ACM risk in textured coatings, floor tiles, pipe lagging and panel systems on refurbishment programmes.
• ICRA — University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: Any construction or maintenance inside UHL requires an ICRA before starting. H-Class extraction is mandatory for Type C and D work in clinical areas. The V-TUF MIDI H-Class is the correct specification for all three UHL sites.
• 110V on site: All V-TUF M-Class and H-Class extractors available in 110V CTE site-safe specification.

Further reading on dust control, COSHH compliance and extraction class selection for Leicester construction sites:

• Silica dust on construction sites: what the regulations actually require →
• M-Class or H-Class: why it depends on what the building is made of →
• ICRA in healthcare construction: what contractors working inside hospitals need to know →
• Asbestos in construction: what CAR 2012 requires for contractors in pre-2000 buildings →

COSHH Regulations 2002 → CDM 2015 → Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 → ICRA → Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 →

Frequently asked questions

What dust extraction is required for works at Leicester Royal Infirmary or Glenfield Hospital?

Any construction or maintenance inside the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust estate — Leicester Royal Infirmary, Glenfield Hospital or Leicester General Hospital — requires an ICRA before starting. For Type C and D work in clinical areas, H-Class extraction is mandatory. The V-TUF MIDI H-Class (MIDIH110 / MIDIH240) with sealed filtration and HEPA-certified disposal is the correct specification. Contact 01522 787978 for next-day supply to Leicester construction sites.

What extraction is required for the Leicester Waterside regeneration programme?

The Leicester Waterside and St George's schemes involve mixed-use commercial and residential construction across a dense urban environment. Where masonry cutting, grinding or demolition is taking place, H-Class extraction is required. For internal fit-out and refurbishment, M-Class is the minimum. See M-Class or H-Class: why it depends on what the building is made of → or contact 01522 787978 for specification guidance.

For residential environments where damp, mould or indoor air quality issues are present — including social housing and void properties across Leicester and Leicestershire — see Condensation mould vs penetrating damp: how to tell the difference → and Black mould on walls: what it is and what to do →

Servicing, spares and ongoing support

All V-TUF dust extractors are supported with UK-based spare parts availability and full servicing support. HEPA filter cartridges and certified disposal bags held for ICRA-compliant use across the UHL estate.

V-TUF Support Hub → Spare parts for all machines →

For technical support, spare parts queries or servicing requirements — telephone 01522 787978.