#1 Legionella Risk Assessment and PAT Testing Experts
HOW OUR RISK
ASSESSMENTS WORK
Book the service you require, whether you need a Legionella Risk Assessment, Portable Appliance Testing (PAT), or both, right here. We ensure your buildings meet safety laws and legal requirements by helping with the management of the risk of exposure to Legionella bacteria in water systems. Your payment can be made before or after we have carried out your assessments.
We’ll contact you to arrange your appointment and provide a full consultation. Our team will discuss any queries you may have regarding the control measures for legionella risk assessments, ensuring your premises comply with regulations.
Once your appointment is set, our expert assessor will visit your property to inspect and assess your water services, including water storage, cold water tanks and hot water cylinders. After your assessment is complete and payment cleared, you will receive a fully compliant Legionella Risk Assessment and/or Portable Appliance Testing Report the same day. This ensures that your property is protected against health hazards, such as Legionnaires’ disease, and meets all legal duties and industry standards.
OUR SERVICES
WHAT IS
LEGIONNAIRES’ DISEASE?
Legionnaires’ disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by exposure to Legionella bacteria, which can thrive in water systems like cold water tanks, hot water cylinders, and showers. This bacteria poses a significant health hazard, especially in buildings where water temperatures and quality are not properly managed. When water droplets containing Legionella are inhaled, they can lead to serious illness, particularly in vulnerable people. Ensuring that your premises meet safety laws through regular legionella risk assessments and control measures is essential in preventing outbreaks of this potentially fatal disease.
WHAT IS INVOLVED IN A
LEGIONELLA RISK ASSESSMENT?
Our assessment checks will include:
- Inspecting all water sources, including water outlets, heaters, and cold water systems, for potential hazards and the presence of Legionella bacteria.
- Identifying any persons at risk from exposure to waterborne pathogens in your premises.
- Conducting water temperature checks to ensure compliance with safety laws and standards.
- Implementing necessary control measures to manage and minimize the risk of Legionella spreading in your building.
- Documenting findings and providing a comprehensive Legionella Risk Assessment Report, detailing your compliance with current legislation.
Tasks are conducted by a competent person with training in Water Hygiene, ensuring your duties as a building owner or property manager in control of premises are fulfilled. Assessments typically take around 30 minutes, depending on your premises’ size.
At the end of the process, you’ll receive a fully compliant report, demonstrating that all legal responsibilities and industry standards have been met.
How often should you get a Legionella Risk Assessment?
Even though it may not be a strict legal requirement, it’s advisable to conduct a Legionella Risk Assessment annually to minimize the foreseeable risk of Legionnaires’ disease and other water hygiene hazards.
You should also carry out a Legionella Risk Assessment immediately if:
- There are outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease nearby.
- The water system in your building has been altered or moved.
- The purpose or usage of your water system has changed.
How much does a Legionella Risk Assessment cost?
A Legionella Risk Assessment can range from £130 to £2000, depending on whether the property is Domestic or Commercial and the size of the premises. Prices start at just £55, making our services among the most competitive in the market!
Could You Be at Risk of Legionella Bacteria?
Legionella Risk Levels
High Risk Situations
- Swimming pools, hot tubs, and spas.
- Premises housing vulnerable people, such as care homes and hospitals.
- Cooling towers and complicated water systems.
- Properties vacant for a period of time.
These premises and water systems require regular monitoring to manage the risk of Legionella bacteria. High-risk areas like swimming pools should undergo a Legionella Risk Assessment every 3 months.
Medium Risk Situations
- Large populated properties and workplaces such as factories, hotels, office buildings and airports.
- Hot and Cold water systems
- Processed water systems.
Low Risk Situations
- Remote areas with minimal water usage, lowering the risk of Legionella spreading.
- Properties with simple water systems and limited water supply.
Is it a Requirement for Landlords to Conduct a Legionella Risk Assessment?
While landlords are not always legally required to perform and record a Legionella Risk Assessment, they have a legal duty of care to protect the health and safety of tenants. Ensuring simple control measures like checking the water quality in the rental property meets safety standards helps manage the risk of exposure to Legionella bacteria.
UK safety laws mandate landlords to assess the potential Legionella risk in their premises. Although there is no official Legionella test certificate, landlords must document all risks in their buildings. A Legionella risk assessment is the best way to meet legal requirements and maintain compliance with safety legislation.
Landlords should also conduct a Legionella Risk Assessment whenever a new tenant moves in.
If Your Rented Property
has been Vacant
If your property has been vacant for an extended period, such as during student holidays, it’s crucial to drain the water system before new tenants move in. Stagnant water can harbor Legionella bacteria, posing a health hazard. Booking a Legionella Risk Assessment for the control of legionella bacteria ensures the safety of your premises.
Our Domestic Legionella Risk Assessment and PAT Testing services start at just £55.00, with discounted rates available for multiple properties.
LEGIONELLA RISK ASSESSMENT
FOR PROPERTY AGENCIES
At Legionella Risk and PAT, we collaborate with agents to deliver top-quality Legionella Risk Assessments and PAT Testing. We can coordinate with tenants, collect keys, and ensure that water systems meet health and safety standards.
We assist in assessing multiple buildings across Scotland, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and protecting tenants from waterborne pathogens and faulty equipment.
We also offer fantastic discounts on Legionella Risk Assessment and PAT Testing services for Property Agencies ordering in volume.
You will receive a first class service and our report is professional and comprehensive. The inspection is quick and easy and will not only keep tenants safe but will demonstrate your compliance with the legislation for legionnaires disease prevention.
