Water Hygiene & Legionella Control in Chelmsford
We deliver water hygiene and legionella control to businesses and landlords in Chelmsford, Essex, with agreed response times and a written specification.
How we approach water hygiene in Chelmsford
Commercial property in Chelmsford includes business parks on the city edge, city-centre retail and leisure units and hospital, university and civic buildings. Each has different hours, plant and statutory duties, so the scope is set after we have walked the site.
For Chelmsford 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.
- TMV servicing and shower head descaling
- Weekly flushing of little-used outlets
- Legionella risk assessment and written scheme
- Monthly sentinel tap temperature monitoring
Serving Chelmsford and nearby towns
We cover Chelmsford alongside Colchester, Thurrock, so planned visits are grouped efficiently and reactive jobs reach you without long travel times. Your account manager is your single contact for every site in Essex.
Guide prices in Chelmsford
| Example site (Chelmsford) | 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 Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford premises in one place so they are easy to produce.
Water Hygiene & Legionella Control near Chelmsford
FAQs: water hygiene and legionella control in Chelmsford
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.
How often is the risk assessment reviewed?
Whenever something significant changes, and at regular intervals. Many organisations review every two years.
Do you cover Chelmsford and the CM1 postcode area?
Yes. We provide water hygiene and legionella control across Essex, including Chelmsford and Colchester, Thurrock.
Can water hygiene be combined with other services in Chelmsford?
Yes. Many Chelmsford 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.