Water Hygiene & Legionella Control in Braintree
From single units to multi-site estates, SK Facilities handles water hygiene and legionella control in Braintree and surrounding areas such as Chelmsford, Brentwood.
How we approach water hygiene in Braintree
Commercial property in Braintree includes high-street shops and offices above, community and leisure buildings and GP surgeries and care homes. Each has different hours, plant and statutory duties, so the scope is set after we have walked the site.
For Braintree 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.
- Legionella risk assessment and written scheme
- TMV servicing and shower head descaling
- Monthly sentinel tap temperature monitoring
- Logbook kept up to date for inspections
How we cover Braintree and CM7
Our Essex teams already work across Chelmsford, Brentwood, which keeps travel down and response times consistent for CM7 postcodes. You can log a job by phone, email or chat.
Guide prices in Braintree
| Example site (Braintree) | 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 Braintree 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.
Water Hygiene & Legionella Control near Braintree
FAQs: water hygiene and legionella control in Braintree
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 often is the risk assessment reviewed?
Whenever something significant changes, and at regular intervals. Many organisations review every two years.
Can water hygiene be combined with other services in Braintree?
Yes. Many Braintree customers combine it with cleaning, compliance management or reactive repairs under one contract and one monthly report.
Do you cover Braintree and the CM7 postcode area?
Yes. We provide water hygiene and legionella control across Essex, including Braintree and Chelmsford, Brentwood.
Get a fixed-price facilities proposal
A free site survey, a written specification and a monthly price, with no obligation.