Water Hygiene & Legionella Control in Highlands and Islands
Water Hygiene & Legionella Control for offices, shops, schools and industrial units throughout Highlands and Islands: Inverness, Fort William, Wick, Kirkwall and beyond.
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 Highlands and Islands?
- Legionella risk assessment and written scheme
- Tank inspections, cleaning and disinfection
- Logbook kept up to date for inspections
- TMV servicing and shower head descaling
- Monthly sentinel tap temperature monitoring
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 Highlands and Islands
| Example site (Highlands and Islands) | 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 Highlands and Islands
Questions from Highlands and Islands customers
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.
Which towns in Highlands and Islands do you cover?
We cover Inverness, Fort William, Wick, Kirkwall, Stornoway, plus the surrounding towns and business parks.
Is pricing different in Highlands and Islands?
Prices in Highlands and Islands follow our standard UK rates, confirmed after a free site survey.
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