Water Hygiene & Legionella Control in Edinburgh and Lothians
SK Facilities provides water hygiene and legionella control across Edinburgh and Lothians, including Edinburgh, Livingston, Musselburgh, Dalkeith, 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 Edinburgh and Lothians?
- Tank inspections, cleaning and disinfection
- Weekly flushing of little-used outlets
- Monthly sentinel tap temperature monitoring
- TMV servicing and shower head descaling
- Logbook kept up to date for inspections
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 Edinburgh and Lothians
| Example site (Edinburgh and Lothians) | 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 Edinburgh and Lothians
Questions from Edinburgh and Lothians 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 Edinburgh and Lothians do you cover?
We cover Edinburgh, Livingston, Musselburgh, Dalkeith, Linlithgow, plus the surrounding towns and business parks.
Is pricing different in Edinburgh and Lothians?
Prices in Edinburgh and Lothians follow our standard UK rates, confirmed after a free site survey.
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