Water Hygiene & Legionella Control in Stevenage
From single units to multi-site estates, SK Facilities handles water hygiene and legionella control in Stevenage and surrounding areas such as St Albans, Hemel Hempstead.
What buildings in Stevenage need
Commercial property in Stevenage includes high-street shops and offices above, farm and rural business conversions and managed residential blocks and HMOs. Each has different hours, plant and statutory duties, so the scope is set after we have walked the site.
For Stevenage 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
- Weekly flushing of little-used outlets
- Tank inspections, cleaning and disinfection
Getting to your Stevenage site
We cover Stevenage alongside St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, 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 Hertfordshire.
Guide prices in Stevenage
| Example site (Stevenage) | 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 Stevenage premises
Every Stevenage site gets a compliance calendar from day one. 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 Stevenage
FAQs: water hygiene and legionella control in Stevenage
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.
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.
Do you cover Stevenage and the SG1 postcode area?
Yes. We provide water hygiene and legionella control across Hertfordshire, including Stevenage and St Albans, Hemel Hempstead.
How do I get a price for water hygiene in Stevenage?
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.
Get a fixed-price facilities proposal
A free site survey, a written specification and a monthly price, with no obligation.