Residential Properties
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Whether you're a private landlord with a single rental property or a homeowner concerned about water quality, residential water systems carry real legionella risks that are often overlooked. Landlords have a legal duty under ACOP L8 to assess and control legionella risks in rental properties, and homeowners with water storage tanks, complex plumbing, or holiday homes with periods of disuse face genuine safety concerns.
Why This Matters
- •Private landlords are legally required to assess legionella risk under ACOP L8
- •Properties left vacant during holidays or between tenancies develop stagnation risks
- •Older homes with header tanks, long pipe runs, and dead legs are higher risk
- •Immunocompromised household members face significantly elevated risk from waterborne bacteria
- •Letting agents and mortgage lenders increasingly request evidence of water safety compliance
Compliance Requirements
- ✓Legionella risk assessment for rental properties (legal requirement for landlords)
- ✓Temperature checks to confirm hot water is stored above 60°C and delivered above 50°C
- ✓Flushing protocols for properties left vacant for more than a week
- ✓Water tank inspection and cleaning where cold water storage tanks are present
- ✓Documented records of all water safety measures taken
Common Issues We Find
- •Landlords unaware that legionella risk assessments are a legal requirement for rentals
- •Holiday homes and second properties left unused for weeks or months at a time
- •Older properties with galvanised steel tanks and outdated plumbing
- •Dead legs from previous bathroom or kitchen renovations
- •Hot water stored below 60°C due to energy-saving thermostat settings
What We Provide
- ✓Fast, affordable legionella risk assessments for residential properties
- ✓Water tank inspection, cleaning, and replacement recommendations
- ✓Chlorination for properties returning to use after extended vacancy
- ✓Clear, practical recommendations that are simple to implement
- ✓Compliance documentation for landlords, letting agents, and insurers
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