Legionella Risk Assessment Winchester & Hampshire
Need a Legionella risk assessment in Winchester? Dorset Plumbing Ltd provides professional assessments for landlords, letting agents, and businesses across Winchester and the surrounding Hampshire area. Our qualified assessors inspect your water system, take temperature readings at every outlet, and produce a fully compliant written report — all in a single visit.
From £59.99 + VAT · ACoP L8 & HSG 274 Compliant · Report Within 3 Working Days · 023 8017 9030
What Your Legionella Risk Assessment in Winchester Covers
Every assessment follows the requirements of HSE ACoP L8 and HSG 274. Our assessor works through your entire water system methodically, identifying conditions that could allow Legionella bacteria to grow and pose a risk to occupants.
Hot water cylinders, cold water storage tanks, pipework, and all outlets receive a thorough check. Particular attention goes to infrequently used taps and showers, dead legs, and any stored water above ground — all common conditions for bacterial growth.
Hot and cold water temperatures are recorded at every outlet during the visit. Because Legionella thrives between 20–45°C, readings outside the safe thresholds are flagged and documented in your report with a recommended corrective action.
Within 3 working days of the assessment, you receive a full written report including an outlet register, temperature log, risk rating, and prioritised action plan. Letting agents, Winchester City Council, and HMO licensing authorities all accept this document as evidence of compliance.
Should the assessment uncover issues — such as a water heater set too low, a poorly insulated pipe, or a tank requiring cleaning — our team carries out all necessary remedial plumbing works directly. There is no need to find a separate contractor.
Your Legal Duty — Winchester Landlords & Employers
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Approved Code of Practice ACoP L8, every person with control over a water system in premises must assess and manage the risk of Legionella. Importantly, this applies to private landlords renting a single property in Winchester — not just large commercial operators.
Winchester has a particularly high concentration of HMOs due to the University of Winchester student population. As a result, Winchester City Council’s HMO licensing process requires documented Legionella risk assessments as part of the licence application. Without a current, compliant report from a qualified assessor, your HMO licence application is unlikely to succeed.
Furthermore, many of Winchester’s rental properties are older buildings — Victorian and Edwardian terraces, converted townhouses, and period flats — which often feature complex pipework, multiple cold water storage tanks, and long pipe runs. These are exactly the conditions where Legionella risk is highest, making a thorough assessment especially important.
Not sure whether your property needs an assessment? Call us on 023 8017 9030 and we will advise you free of charge.
Legionella Risk Assessment Pricing — Winchester
£59.99 + VAT
Houses, flats, and single-let rental properties
Covers a full water system inspection, temperature readings at all outlets, risk-rated written report, and action plan. Suitable for buy-to-let landlords, letting agents, and private rentals throughout Winchester and the surrounding Hampshire area.
Call to Book — 023 8017 9030POA price on application
HMOs, offices, care homes, and commercial premises
For larger or more complex properties, we price individually rather than applying a fixed rate. Call us to discuss your property and we will provide a firm quote before we attend — no obligation.
Who Needs a Legionella Risk Assessment in Winchester?
Across Winchester and the surrounding area, assessments are needed for a wide range of property types. In particular, our team regularly works with:
►Buy-to-let landlords with residential properties in Winchester, Eastleigh, and surrounding villages
►Student HMO landlords — Winchester City Council requires Legionella documentation as part of HMO licence applications
►Letting agents managing compliance across a portfolio of Winchester rental properties
►Commercial employers — offices, warehouses, and business premises in the Winchester area
►Care homes and supported living — higher-risk premises due to vulnerable occupant groups
►Period and converted properties — older buildings with complex pipework, storage tanks, and long pipe runs carry elevated risk
Why Choose Dorset Plumbing for Legionella Assessments in Winchester?
✓ Qualified Assessors — every assessment is carried out by a trained Legionella risk assessor, not a generalist contractor completing a tick-box exercise
✓ Plumbing Expertise — because our assessors are also qualified plumbers, they understand water system design and can identify issues that others miss
ACoP L8 & HSG 274 Compliant — written reports accepted by Winchester City Council, letting agents, and HMO licensing authorities
Report Within 3 Working Days — you receive your full written report quickly, with no chasing required
Transparent Fixed Pricing — from £59.99 + VAT for domestic properties, with no hidden extras
End-to-End Service — both the assessment and any follow-up remedial works are handled by the same team
Also Covering Southampton & South Hampshire
Our Hampshire coverage extends well beyond Winchester. In addition to this area, we carry out Legionella risk assessments across Southampton and the wider Hampshire area — including Eastleigh, Fareham, Romsey, Chandler’s Ford, and the New Forest. One call books your assessment wherever you are in Hampshire.
Call us on 023 8017 9030 to book or discuss your property.
Areas Covered — Winchester & Hampshire
Our assessors cover Winchester and the wider Hampshire area regularly. As a result, there are no excessive travel charges for properties within our standard coverage zone.
Winchester & surrounds: Winchester city centre, Stanmore, Winnall, Harestock, Weeke, Badger Farm, Twyford, Colden Common, Bishops Waltham, Alresford, Itchen Abbas
Wider Hampshire: Eastleigh, Chandler’s Ford, Romsey, Andover, Basingstoke, Fareham, Southampton, Alton, Petersfield
Not listed? Call us on 023 8017 9030 — we likely cover your area.
Legionella Risk Assessment Winchester — FAQ
Yes. Winchester City Council requires a current Legionella risk assessment as part of the HMO licensing process. In addition, as a landlord you have a legal duty under ACoP L8 to assess and manage Legionella risk regardless of property type. Without a compliant written report, your licence application is unlikely to proceed.
Generally, the HSE recommends reviewing your assessment every two years, or sooner following significant plumbing works, a change of tenancy, or a period of low usage. In practice, most Winchester landlords reassess every two years or at the start of each new tenancy to keep documentation current.
Yes — and this is particularly relevant in Winchester, where a large proportion of the rental stock comprises Victorian and Edwardian properties. Older buildings often feature cold water storage tanks in the loft, complex pipework with dead legs, and long runs of uninsulated pipe — all conditions that increase Legionella risk. As a result, a thorough assessment is especially important for period properties.
Yes. The inspection is non-invasive and does not involve turning off the water supply. All our assessor needs is access to every water outlet, the airing cupboard or hot water cylinder, and the cold water storage tank if present. In most cases, tenants experience no disruption. Alternatively, we are happy to attend between tenancies if that suits you better.