Water Hygiene & Legionella Control in Tyne and Wear
Water Hygiene & Legionella Control for offices, shops, schools and industrial units throughout Tyne and Wear: Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, Gateshead, South Shields 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 Tyne and Wear?
- Tank inspections, cleaning and disinfection
- TMV servicing and shower head descaling
- Weekly flushing of little-used outlets
- Logbook kept up to date for inspections
- Legionella risk assessment and written scheme
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 Tyne and Wear
| Example site (Tyne and Wear) | 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 Tyne and Wear
Questions from Tyne and Wear 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.
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.
Which towns in Tyne and Wear do you cover?
We cover Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, Gateshead, South Shields, North Shields, Washington, plus the surrounding towns and business parks.
Is pricing different in Tyne and Wear?
Prices in Tyne and Wear follow our standard UK rates, confirmed after a free site survey.
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