Water Hygiene & Legionella Control in Aberdeen and the North East
Water Hygiene & Legionella Control for offices, shops, schools and industrial units throughout Aberdeen and the North East: Aberdeen, Inverurie, Peterhead, Elgin and beyond.
What is water hygiene and legionella control?
Water hygiene is the control of Legionella and other bacteria in a building's hot and cold water systems. It starts with a Legionella risk assessment, followed by a written scheme of monthly temperature checks, flushing of little-used outlets and periodic cleaning.
What is included in Aberdeen and the North East?
- Weekly flushing of little-used outlets
- Logbook kept up to date for inspections
- Legionella risk assessment and written scheme
- TMV servicing and shower head descaling
- Tank inspections, cleaning and disinfection
Rules that apply in Scotland
The HSE Approved Code of Practice L8 and HSG274 set out how duty holders must assess and control Legionella risk. Hot water should be stored at 60°C and distributed at 50°C or above, with cold water below 20°C. In Scotland, fire safety duties sit under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006, and businesses must separate key recyclable materials under the Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012.
Water Hygiene & Legionella Control prices in Aberdeen and the North East
| Example site (Aberdeen and the North East) | Guide price per month |
|---|---|
| Small office, about 2,000 sq ft | £40 – £60 |
| Medium office, about 10,000 sq ft | £40 – £120 |
| Large office, about 40,000 sq ft | £150 – £450 |
Guide prices for water hygiene and legionella control only, excluding VAT, based on 2026 UK market rates. Your fixed price follows a free site survey.
Towns we cover in Aberdeen and the North East
Questions from Aberdeen and the North East customers
How often is the risk assessment reviewed?
Whenever something significant changes, and at regular intervals. Many organisations review every two years.
What are sentinel outlets?
The taps nearest to and furthest from the water heater or tank. Checking their temperatures monthly shows whether the system is in control.
Which towns in Aberdeen and the North East do you cover?
We cover Aberdeen, Inverurie, Peterhead, Elgin, Stonehaven, plus the surrounding towns and business parks.
Is pricing different in Aberdeen and the North East?
Prices in Aberdeen and the North East follow our standard UK rates, confirmed after a free site survey.
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