Water Hygiene & Legionella Control in Barnstaple
SK Facilities provides water hygiene and legionella control for commercial premises in Barnstaple and the EX31 postcode district, with a free site survey and a fixed monthly price.
Why Barnstaple sites choose planned water hygiene
Commercial property in Barnstaple includes community and leisure buildings, schools, nurseries and colleges and industrial estates and trade counters. Each has different hours, plant and statutory duties, so the scope is set after we have walked the site.
For Barnstaple premises, monthly sentinel checks and flushing records are kept in one logbook ready for inspection.
What water hygiene and legionella control covers
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.
- Weekly flushing of little-used outlets
- Tank inspections, cleaning and disinfection
- Monthly sentinel tap temperature monitoring
- TMV servicing and shower head descaling
Getting to your Barnstaple site
Sites in Barnstaple are covered from our Devon network, with visits scheduled around your opening hours. Jobs logged for EX31 addresses are assigned the same way as everywhere else: triaged by priority, booked and closed with a report.
Guide prices in Barnstaple
| Example site (Barnstaple) | 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.
Compliance notes for Barnstaple premises
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. We keep the certificates for your Barnstaple premises in one place so they are easy to produce.
Water Hygiene & Legionella Control near Barnstaple
FAQs: water hygiene and legionella control in Barnstaple
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.
How do I get a price for water hygiene in Barnstaple?
Use the guide price tool for an instant estimate, then book a free site survey. We confirm a fixed monthly price in writing after the visit.
Can water hygiene be combined with other services in Barnstaple?
Yes. Many Barnstaple customers combine it with cleaning, compliance management or reactive repairs under one contract and one monthly report.
Get a fixed-price facilities proposal
A free site survey, a written specification and a monthly price, with no obligation.