Water Hygiene & Legionella Control in Ayrshire and the South
SK Facilities provides water hygiene and legionella control across Ayrshire and the South, including Ayr, Kilmarnock, Irvine, Dumfries, with free site surveys and fixed monthly pricing.
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 Ayrshire and the South?
- Monthly sentinel tap temperature monitoring
- Tank inspections, cleaning and disinfection
- Legionella risk assessment and written scheme
- Logbook kept up to date for inspections
- TMV servicing and shower head descaling
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 Ayrshire and the South
| Example site (Ayrshire and the South) | 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 Ayrshire and the South
Questions from Ayrshire and the South customers
Do all businesses need a Legionella risk assessment?
Anyone responsible for premises with a water system has a duty to assess the risk. For most offices the risk is low but still needs assessing and recording.
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 Ayrshire and the South do you cover?
We cover Ayr, Kilmarnock, Irvine, Dumfries, Galashiels, plus the surrounding towns and business parks.
Is pricing different in Ayrshire and the South?
Prices in Ayrshire and the South follow our standard UK rates, confirmed after a free site survey.
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