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Legionella Risk Assessment

What Is a Legionella Risk Assessment?

A Legionella Risk Assessment is a structured inspection of your water systems to identify any conditions that could encourage the growth of Legionella bacteria. The process focuses on water temperatures, stagnation points, tanks, pipework, fixtures and maintenance practices.

Legionella is most likely to grow in warm, stagnant water — particularly in properties with low usage, older systems or poorly maintained tanks. A professional assessment ensures these risks are properly monitored and controlled.

Matters

Why Legionella Risk Assessments Matter

Legionnaires’ disease is serious, and even small water systems can pose significant health risks. A proper assessment helps protect occupants by ensuring water systems are safe and well-managed.

For landlords, Legionella compliance is a legal responsibility under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and L8 Approved Code of Practice. Businesses and employers also have a duty of care to employees, customers and visitors.

Carrying out a Legionella assessment is an easy and affordable way to show that you are meeting your legal obligations.

Who Needs

Who Needs a Legionella Risk Assessment?

A Legionella assessment is required or strongly recommended for:

Residential rental properties (especially HMOs)
Commercial buildings
Offices and warehouses
Schools, nurseries and care facilities
Hotels and hospitality venues
Properties with water storage tanks
Homes with low-use areas or infrequent occupancy

Landlords must ensure water systems are safe — even in simple setups with combi boilers.

Why Choose

Why Choose Home Energy EPC for Your Legionella Assessment?

We provide a reliable and thorough inspection based on industry standards, giving you clear guidance and practical solutions to minimise risk.

What You Can Expect From Us:

Qualified and experienced assessors
Fully compliant inspections following HSE guidance
Easy-to-understand reports
Clear action points and recommendations
Fast appointments and digital results
Competitive, fixed pricing

We take the technical complexity out of the process and deliver confident, professional advice tailored to each property.

What’s Included

What’s Included in Our Legionella Risk Assessment

Our assessment covers every part of your water system. While the process is detailed, we keep it simple and structured.

Water System Review

We begin by understanding your water setup, including boiler type, tanks, cylinders and pipework layout.

Temperature Testing

Legionella thrives in certain temperatures. We test hot and cold water to ensure they fall within safe limits.

Inspection of Tanks and Cylinders

We check for corrosion, sediment, stagnation and insulation issues.

Assessment of Outlets

Showers, taps and lesser-used outlets are examined for risk.

Identification of Stagnation Points

We look for dead legs, unused pipes or low-flow areas that may encourage bacterial growth.

Maintenance and Usage Review

We discuss water usage patterns and whether your system receives regular flushing or maintenance.

Detailed Written Report

You receive a professional Legionella Risk Assessment report including:

Findings and observations
Photographs where helpful
Temperature readings
Risk ratings
Clear, easy-to-follow recommendations

Identify

Common Legionella Risks We Identify

During assessments, we often find:

Low hot water temperature
Cold water entering at unsafe temperatures
Stagnant or infrequently used outlets
Scale or sediment build-up
Uninsulated tanks or cylinders
Dead legs in pipework
Old, corroded or poorly maintained systems

Our report helps you prioritise which issues require action and which simply need monitoring.

Assessment

How Often Should a Legionella Assessment Be Done?

General guidance recommends:

Every 2 years for residential rental properties
Annually for HMOs, commercial buildings or high-risk settings
Immediately if occupancy changes or water systems are altered

Regular reviews help maintain compliance and reduce long-term risk.

Take

How Long Does the Assessment Take?

Most inspections take between 20 and 45 minutes, depending on property size and system complexity. Larger commercial buildings may require more time.

Our assessors work efficiently and respectfully, causing minimal disruption.

Offer

Pricing

We offer clear, fixed pricing for all Legionella Risk Assessments. The fee includes:

Full inspection
Temperature testing
Digital report
Recommendations
Compliance guidance

Discounts are available for landlords with multiple properties or ongoing compliance needs.

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Book Your Legionella Risk Assessment Today

Whether you are a landlord, business owner or property manager, a Legionella Risk Assessment is essential for safety, compliance and peace of mind. Home Energy EPC provides fast, professional and fully compliant assessments tailored to every property type.

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Book your assessment today and ensure your water systems are safe, well-managed and legally compliant.

Legionella Risk Assessments