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Water Hygiene & Legionella Control in Greater London

One contract and one helpdesk for water hygiene and legionella control across Greater London, covering City of London, Westminster, Canary Wharf, Camden and the surrounding towns.

Water hygiene engineer checking tap temperature for Legionella monitoring

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 Greater London?

  • Tank inspections, cleaning and disinfection
  • Legionella risk assessment and written scheme
  • TMV servicing and shower head descaling
  • Weekly flushing of little-used outlets
  • Logbook kept up to date for inspections

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 Greater London

Example site (Greater London)Guide price per month
Small office, about 2,000 sq ft£40 – £60
Medium office, about 10,000 sq ft£50 – £160
Large office, about 40,000 sq ft£190 – £560

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 Greater London

Questions from Greater London 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 Greater London do you cover?

We cover City of London, Westminster, Canary Wharf, Camden, Croydon, Stratford, Hammersmith, Islington, Southwark, Wembley, Uxbridge, Kingston upon Thames, Bromley, Ealing, Romford, Sutton, plus the surrounding towns and business parks.

Is pricing different in Greater London?

Yes. London prices are typically around 25% higher than elsewhere in the UK because of labour and access costs.

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