Legionella Risk Assessments in Daventry
If you’re a landlord, letting agent, or small business owner in Daventry, you have a legal duty to identify and control the risk of Legionella bacteria in your hot and cold water systems. Local, certified assessor John has been producing Legionella Risk Assessments for rental and small commercial properties since 2018, holding the ABBE Level 2 Award in Legionella Awareness, giving you a clear, ACOP L8 compliant report and real peace of mind.
Do you need a Legionella Risk Assessment in Daventry?
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH), anyone responsible for a water system, landlords, employers, or property managers, must assess and manage the risk of Legionella exposure. The HSE’s Approved Code of Practice (ACOP L8) recommends this is reviewed at least every two years, or sooner if the property or its water system changes.
This applies whether you let out a flat in Daventry town centre, manage an HMO in Ashby Fields, or run a shop or office with a domestic style water system.
What’s included in our Daventry assessment
- An on-site inspection of your hot and cold water system, including tanks, cylinders, pipework, and outlets
- Temperature checks at key points to confirm your system is running within safe parameters
- Identification of any dead legs, infrequently used outlets, or other conditions that could allow Legionella to grow
- A written report with clear, prioritised recommendations you can act on
- Photographic evidence to support your compliance records
Daventry areas we cover
We assess properties across Daventry, including:
- Daventry town centre
- Ashby Fields
- Middlemore
- Southbrook
- Drayton
- Lang Farm
Daventry’s water systems: what we typically find
Daventry is an old market town in its own right, but much of its current size comes from significant expansion as an overspill new town from the 1970s onwards, alongside estates such as Ashby Fields, Middlemore, and Southbrook built more recently still. This means we assess everything from older properties and converted buildings around the historic town centre to 1970s and 80s housing with original plumbing and hot water cylinders, through to modern combi boiler systems with little or no stored water in the newest developments. Rented flats and HMOs, common across the private rental sector, can be more prone to the infrequently used outlets and dead legs we specifically check for.
Daventry assessment costs
We quote based on the number of taps at the property (separate hot and cold taps over one sink or bath count as one tap), not whether it’s a home or a business. As a guide:
| Number of taps | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Up to 3 | £90 – £150 |
| 4 to 6 | £150 – £220 |
| 7 to 9 | £220 – £300 |
| 9 or more | £300 – £400 |
A shop or office with a couple of sinks is quoted the same as an equivalent home: the price reflects the size of the water system, not the type of premises. Get in touch with your tap count for an exact quote.
Is this the right assessment for your property?
Our Legionella Risk Assessment is designed for domestic and light commercial properties with straightforward, domestic style water systems. If your property has a cooling tower, evaporative condenser, or is a larger commercial site such as a care home, hotel, or school with complex stored water systems, you’ll need an assessor with additional competency for those system types. We’re happy to point you in the right direction if that’s the case, just get in touch.
What are the Benefits of using Bluewire Hub for your Legionella Risk Assessments?
Compliance with Regulations:
All of our assessors possess the ABBE Level 2 Award in Legionella Awareness, guaranteeing that your property complies with the standards outlined in the L8 Approved Code of Practice (3rd edition) (ACOP).
Prompt and Reliable Service:
We pride ourselves on delivering efficient and reliable services. We’ll aim to schedule your assessment at a time convenient for you, and our turnaround time for providing Legionella Risk Assessments is quick and hassle-free. If you are looking for an urgent appointment we will always do our best to accommodate your request.
Expert Analysis:
Once the assessments are complete, we provide you with a detailed analysis of the findings, you can download an example report here. This helps you understand the potential risks and the necessary steps to eliminate them.
Competitive Pricing:
We offer competitive pricing for our Legionella Risk Assessment services, ensuring you get excellent value for your investment.
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What is Legionnaires’ Disease?
The Legionella bacteria cause Legionnaires’ Disease, an illness similar to pneumonia that can, under certain circumstances, be fatal. The infection can occur when individuals breathe in small droplets of contaminated water.
The bacteria exist in the natural environment and can contaminate and thrive in water systems, including domestic hot and cold water. The legionella bacteria flourish at temperatures between 20 – 45°C when the conditions are favorable, but temperatures of 60°C or higher eliminate them.
What are my obligations?
Since the L8 Approved Code of Practice (3rd edition) (ACOP) was published in 2001, there has been a requirement for landlords of both domestic and business premises to assess the risks from exposure to Legionella to their tenants. You can read more on the HSE website.
Whilst most rented premises may be low risk, it is important that landlords assess and control the risks. Landlords may potentially face prosecution under HSWA. In such cases, they would need to demonstrate to a court that they had fulfilled their legal duty.
Sample Legionella Risk Assessment Report
See exactly what’s included in a professional Legionella Risk Assessment. Download a sample report to understand how we help you meet your compliance obligations with clear, practical advice.
