Industrial Construction Dust Extractors Southampton | M-Class & H-Class | V-TUF
Construction & site work — Southampton
V-TUF supplies M-Class and H-Class dust extraction to construction sites across Southampton and Hampshire. The £132m Bargate Quarter, Maritime Gateway scheme, £280m Leisure World waterfront redevelopment and Port of Southampton Western Docks rail expansion all generate sustained CDM-compliant dust extraction demand. Capital works inside University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust at Southampton General Hospital require ICRA-compliant H-Class extraction for any contractor working in occupied clinical areas.
V-TUF regularly supplies contractors working across Southampton city centre, the Bargate Quarter, Western Docks, Southampton General Hospital, the University of Southampton campus and surrounding Hampshire construction sites.
Recommended machines
V-TUF MINI HSV — M-Class dust extractor, compact
H13 HEPA, 99.9% filtration. Suited to first- and second-fix joinery, fit-out work and light refurbishment across the Bargate Quarter residential programme and University of Southampton campus. Available in 110V and 240V. SKU MINIHSV110 / MINIHSV240.
View MINI HSV M-Class extractor →
V-TUF MIGHTY HSV — 21L M-Class dust extractor
21-litre wet/dry, autostart power take-off. The correct specification for contractors running full-shift operations on the Maritime Gateway, Bargate Quarter and Port of Southampton infrastructure works. SKU MIGHTYHSV110 / MIGHTYHSV240.
View 21L M-Class dust extractor →
V-TUF MIDI H-Class — 21L H-Class dust extractor
H14 HEPA at 99.995% filtration. Mandatory for all construction and maintenance work within Southampton General Hospital under ICRA protocols, for silica-generating operations across Southampton's construction programmes, and for asbestos work in pre-2000 dock and commercial buildings. SKU MIDIH110 / MIDIH240.
Compliance notes for Southampton construction sites
- CDM 2015 Regulation 15(2) — principal contractors on the Bargate Quarter, Maritime Gateway and Leisure World must demonstrate dust control planning in the pre-construction health and safety plan.
- COSHH 2002 — RCS WEL 0.1mg/m³ over an 8-hour TWA. H-Class required for silica-generating operations.
- Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 — H-Class extraction mandatory for any work near or involving asbestos-containing materials in pre-2000 Southampton buildings. Southampton's pre-2000 Western Docks estate, the ABP port infrastructure and the wider pre-2000 commercial and industrial building stock around the waterfront present significant ACM risk in insulation, pipe lagging, fire protection and structural materials on refurbishment and infrastructure programmes.
- ICRA (University Hospital Southampton NHS FT) — any contractor working inside Southampton General Hospital must complete an ICRA. H-Class extraction mandatory for Type C and D work in clinical areas.
- 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 Southampton and Hampshire 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 →
CDM 2015 — construction dust management duties →
Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 →
ICRA — Infection Control Risk Assessment →
Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 — 110V site-safe supply →
Choosing the right dust extractor for your Southampton construction site
- General fit-out, refurbishment and drywall: MINI HSV (compact M-Class) or MIGHTY HSV (21L for sustained use)
- Silica-generating work — cutting, grinding, drilling masonry: MIDI H-Class (H14 HEPA, 99.995%)
- Pre-2000 dock, waterfront or commercial building refurbishment with suspected ACMs: MIDI H-Class mandatory — see Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 →
- Working inside Southampton General Hospital under ICRA: MIDI H-Class mandatory for Type C and D work in all clinical areas
- 110V site requirement: All three machines available in 110V CTE site-safe specification
Contractor account terms available — next-day delivery to Southampton and Hampshire postcodes. Telephone 01522 787978.
Frequently asked questions
What extraction equipment do I need to work inside Southampton General Hospital?
Any construction or maintenance work inside University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust requires an ICRA before starting. For Type C and D work in clinical areas, H-Class extraction is mandatory. The MIDI H-Class (MIDIH110 / MIDIH240) with sealed filtration and HEPA-certified disposal bags is the correct specification.
Is M-Class or H-Class required on the Bargate Quarter development?
Both, depending on the work. M-Class is the minimum for general construction dust. H-Class is required wherever silica is generated. On the Bargate Quarter's structural and masonry phases, H-Class is typically mandated for all masonry operations under COSHH 2002.
For residential environments where damp, mould or indoor air quality issues are present — including social housing and void properties across Southampton and Hampshire — 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 M-Class and H-Class 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 University Hospital Southampton estate.
V-TUF Support Hub → Spare parts for all machines →
For technical support, spare parts queries or servicing requirements — telephone 01522 787978.
Dust generated by cutting, grinding and drilling on Southampton construction sites must be controlled at source under COSHH 2002. See COSHH Regulations guidance → and M-Class or H-Class extraction guidance → for a full breakdown of compliant dust control requirements.