Legionella Risk Assessments Dartford & Kent

Landlord Water-System Assessments

Proportionate checks for domestic properties.

HSE guidance requires landlords and others in control of premises to assess and control the risk of exposure to Legionella. For many ordinary domestic systems the risk is low, but the assessment should still identify the system and any factors that need attention.

Hot-water temperatures

Checks at relevant outlets help identify whether hot water is reaching suitable temperatures and whether further action may be needed.

Cold-water temperatures

Cold outlets are checked for temperature performance and factors that could allow water to become unnecessarily warm.

Stored-water systems

Where cylinders, tanks or other stored-water components are present, their arrangement and relevant visible condition are considered.

Low-use & redundant outlets

Little-used outlets and pipework can increase stagnation risk, so the assessment considers how the system is used as well as how it is arranged.

Showers & limescale

Showerheads and outlets are considered for cleanliness, scale and other conditions that may need routine maintenance or descaling.

Landlords & agents

A written assessment gives landlords and managing agents a practical record of the system, identified risks and recommended controls.

The Assessment

What I look at during the visit.

The exact checks depend on the property and water system. The assessment is visual and temperature-based and is intended to be proportionate to the domestic risk.

Hot and cold water system type and arrangement
Hot-water temperatures at relevant outlets
Cold-water temperatures at relevant outlets
Water storage where present and accessible
Showers, flexible hoses and aerosol-producing outlets
Little-used outlets and potential stagnation points
Visible scale, debris or maintenance concerns
Occupancy and other relevant risk factors

A practical written risk assessment.

The report records the system observed, the checks carried out and any risk factors identified, together with practical recommendations.

For straightforward domestic systems, HSE guidance recognises that a simple assessment may show the risk is low and that elaborate control measures are not required.

This service is a risk assessment rather than routine laboratory water sampling. Sampling can be arranged separately if a particular situation warrants it.

How It Works

Straightforward from booking to report.

Send the property details

Provide the address, property type and any information you already have about the hot-water system or access arrangements.

Water-system assessment

I visit the property, identify the system and carry out the relevant visual checks and temperature measurements.

Written findings

You receive the completed risk assessment with identified risks and practical actions for managing or reducing them.

Proportionate Risk Management

Assessment first. Practical controls where needed.

Not every domestic property presents the same level of risk. The purpose of the assessment is to identify the actual system and provide sensible actions based on what is found.

Common recommendations can be simple.

Depending on the findings, actions may include flushing after vacancy, maintaining appropriate water temperatures, cleaning and descaling showerheads, addressing little-used outlets or investigating a system fault.

Where a plumbing or hot-water issue needs repair, that can be referred to an appropriate competent trade.

Local Coverage

Legionella risk assessments in Dartford, Kent & South East London.

Based in Dartford, I carry out Legionella risk assessments for landlords, letting agents and property managers across the surrounding area.

Kent

Dartford
Gravesend
Swanley
Sevenoaks
Chatham
Rochester
North Kent

South East London

Bexley
Bexleyheath
Sidcup
Welling
Erith
Eltham
Greenwich
Woolwich

Not sure if your property is covered? Send the postcode and I'll confirm.

About the Assessor

Local, qualified and landlord-focused.

NSU Property Services is based in Dartford. Legionella risk assessments are carried out by Nick Underwood, a qualified and accredited assessor with wider experience in domestic property compliance and assessment work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Legionella assessment FAQs.

Do landlords need to consider Legionella risk?

Yes. HSE guidance states that landlords providing residential accommodation have a duty to ensure the risk of exposure to Legionella is properly assessed and controlled.

Does every property need laboratory water testing?

No. A domestic Legionella risk assessment does not automatically require routine water sampling. The need for sampling depends on the circumstances and findings.

How often should the assessment be reviewed?

There is no single fixed review interval that suits every property. The assessment should be reviewed periodically and when there are relevant changes to the water system, occupancy or other risk factors.

What happens if you identify a risk?

The report sets out practical recommendations. Depending on the issue, this may involve routine management, cleaning and descaling, temperature adjustment or investigation by an appropriate trade.

Who is the service for?

I mainly work with landlords, letting agents and property managers who need a clear record of the domestic water system and any Legionella-related risks identified.

Book an Assessment

Send me the property details.

Send the property address and any useful information about the water system or access arrangements. I'll confirm availability and the price before booking.

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info@nsupropertycompliance.co.ukEmail enquiries welcome

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Dartford, KentCovering Kent & South East London