Having a good construction level is one of the most important factors in any successful project. Levels are used every single day, multiple times per day during any kind of building project, and having one that performs admirably is crucial to the job.
There are a million and one levels out there right now, but only a handful of them actually stand above the rest. Let’s have a look at the best construction levels on the market right now, so you can make the best choice for you and your team.
1. Empire True Blue Box Level (E75 Series)
- Accuracy is guaranteed with precision milled edges
- Range of view is maximized with a 300 degree viewing window
- Surface grippers stop the level from sliding on any kind of surface
2. Empire LED Box Level 48’ True Blue Ultraview (E95 Series)
- This level offers superior vial visibility with a UV Activated Optic Brightener and surround dual LEDs
- 32 hour battery life
- Automatic shut-off saves battery by turning off the LEDs after 2 minutes of inactivity
3. Irwin Tools 2000 Box Beam Level
- Scribing through and into corners is doable with retractable end caps
- Features a continuous edge that improves durability
- Easy and undistorted viewing when in the plumb position thanks to Plumb Site
4. SOLA LSB7832 Big Red Aluminum Box Beam Level Jamb Set
- Acryl block FOCUS vials provide greater contrast, 60% magnification and are break-resistant
- A shock-absorbing end cap with a non-slip surface that ensures a secure grip and convenient positioning
- Aluminum profile (890 g/m) for maximum stability.
5. Stabila Heavy Duty Level (Type 196)
- Comes with rubber end caps that grip walls without leaving marks and are also removable for doing work in corners
- Recalibration not needed thanks to a locked vial system
- Clear vials which are readable in any direction without suffering an accuracy tolerance change
6. Stabila R Beam (Type 300)
- User-friendly, ergonomic shape
- Twice as strong horizontally as the heavy-duty type 196
- Lifetime guarantee on the vials, of which there are 2 vertical and 1 horizontal
- Provides easy viewing from a kneeling position
7. Stanley Fatmax 48 Inch Premium Box Beam w/ Hook Features
- Comes with very high readability accuracy thanks to a magnified center block vial
- Features a fold-out rafter hook for convenient, on-site storage
- Block plumb vials provide .0005-in accuracy on vertical readings
8. Keson LKTRF ABS Plastic Rounded Torpedo Level
- Unmatched durability thanks to fixed, unbreakable vials
- Superior visibility with FOCUS vials featuring green contrasts that are easy to see, even in low lighting
- Unrivaled accuracy provided by magnified, anti-static vials with tight tolerances
9. DeWalt DW088LG Green Cross Line Laser
- Super resistant to dust and drizzle thanks to an IP65 debris & water resistance rating
- Highly visible green beams which are up to 10 times brighter than other types of laser levels
- Can survive a 6-foot drop with no problems
- Locking pendulum which protects sensitive internal components during movement
10. Empire Level EM81.9G 9 Inch Magnetic Torpedo Level
- An overhead viewing slot integrated into the top of this level allows you to see what you are doing even from above.
- Magnetic Edge mounts on metal or pipes, allowing you to work hands-free while using other tools.
- Piping grooves designed into the edges allow you to easily slide this unit under or over pipes for more accurate measurements.
- White circles surround the leveling vials for extra visibility. This helps see the liquid on most surfaces.
