Water Hygiene & Legionella Control in County Durham
SK Facilities provides water hygiene and legionella control across County Durham, including Durham, Darlington, Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, 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 County Durham?
- Weekly flushing of little-used outlets
- Tank inspections, cleaning and disinfection
- Logbook kept up to date for inspections
- TMV servicing and shower head descaling
- Monthly sentinel tap temperature monitoring
Rules that apply in England
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 England, fire safety in non-domestic premises falls under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, workplaces have had to separate recycling under Simpler Recycling since 31 March 2025, and the Building Safety Act 2022 adds duties for higher-risk residential buildings.
Water Hygiene & Legionella Control prices in County Durham
| Example site (County Durham) | 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 County Durham
Questions from County Durham 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 County Durham do you cover?
We cover Durham, Darlington, Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Newton Aycliffe, plus the surrounding towns and business parks.
Is pricing different in County Durham?
Prices in County Durham follow our standard UK rates, confirmed after a free site survey.
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