Water Hygiene & Legionella Control in Lichfield
Water Hygiene & Legionella Control in Lichfield from SK Facilities: planned visits, clear reports and one number to call, for sites across WS13 and nearby Burton upon Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme.
How we approach water hygiene in Lichfield
Commercial property in Lichfield includes business parks and small office units, farm and rural business conversions and schools, nurseries and colleges. Each has different hours, plant and statutory duties, so the scope is set after we have walked the site.
In Lichfield, buildings with low occupancy or seasonal use need particular care because little-used outlets raise Legionella risk.
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.
- Logbook kept up to date for inspections
- Legionella risk assessment and written scheme
- Tank inspections, cleaning and disinfection
- Monthly sentinel tap temperature monitoring
Getting to your Lichfield site
Sites in Lichfield are covered from our Staffordshire network, with visits scheduled around your opening hours. Jobs logged for WS13 addresses are assigned the same way as everywhere else: triaged by priority, booked and closed with a report.
Guide prices in Lichfield
| Example site (Lichfield) | 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 Lichfield premises
Every Lichfield 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 Lichfield
FAQs: water hygiene and legionella control in Lichfield
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 Lichfield and the WS13 postcode area?
Yes. We provide water hygiene and legionella control across Staffordshire, including Lichfield and Burton upon Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Can water hygiene be combined with other services in Lichfield?
Yes. Many Lichfield 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.