The legal duty most landlords have never heard of.
Rigorous, documented inspections of your property’s water systems — meeting the duty every landlord has under health and safety law to assess and control legionella risk.
A documented review of every water risk point.
Legionella bacteria thrive in stagnant or lukewarm water — storage tanks, cylinders, little-used outlets, shower heads. Exposure can cause Legionnaires’ disease, a serious lung infection, which is why health and safety law requires landlords to assess and control the risk in their properties.
Our assessment follows HSE guidance (ACoP L8) and covers:
- Hot and cold water systems, tanks and cylinders
- Water temperatures at outlets — the key risk indicator
- Shower heads, spurs and infrequently used outlets
- Stored water conditions and system layout
You receive a fully documented, legally compliant report with clear recommendations — most domestic properties are low-risk, and simple controls like flushing regimes or temperature adjustments are usually all that’s needed.
Because “I didn’t know” isn’t a defence.
The duty to assess legionella risk sits with the landlord whether or not anyone has mentioned it before. A documented assessment is quick, inexpensive and permanent proof you took the obligation seriously.
- Meets the health & safety duty for rented homes
- Expected by letting agents on managed properties
- Reviewed when tenancy or system conditions change
- Included in the Complete Landlord Package
The short version of a misunderstood duty.
Is this really a legal requirement?
Yes. Under health and safety law, landlords must assess and control the risk of legionella exposure in their properties. There’s no certificate expiry as such, but the assessment should be reviewed periodically and when circumstances change.
Does a specialist need to visit?
The assessment must be done by someone competent — but it doesn’t need a separate specialist visit. We complete it during the same appointment as your electrical work, which keeps the cost down.
What if a risk is found?
Domestic risks are usually simple to control: flushing regimes for unused outlets, hot water temperature adjustments, or removing redundant pipework. Recommendations come costed and in plain English.
How often should it be reviewed?
Review the assessment when something material changes — the water system, the tenancy, or evidence the controls aren’t working. Periodic re-checks alongside your other certificate renewals are an easy way to stay current.
Close the gap most landlords miss.
Add a documented legionella assessment to your next visit and stop worrying about it.
