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Legionella Risk Assessments — Dorset & Hampshire

Looking for a legionella risk assessment in Dorset or Hampshire? Dorset Plumbing provides bespoke, HSE-compliant assessments for landlords and businesses across Bournemouth, Poole, Southampton and the wider South Coast — with your full PDF report issued the same day.

From £59.99  ·  Same-day PDF report  ·  HSE ACoP L8 compliant  ·  Fixed pricing

Our Water Safety Services

Legionella Risk Assessments

Professional on-site inspections for residential lettings, HMOs, offices, care homes, holiday parks, and industrial units. Every report is bespoke to your property — no copy-paste templates.

Water Testing & Lab Sampling

UKAS-accredited laboratory analysis for Legionella bacteria, giving you documented evidence of water safety for your records or compliance audit.

Schematic Drawings

Professionally drafted water system diagrams showing tanks, pipework routes, and all outlet positions — required for commercial properties and CQC-inspected premises.

Temperature Monitoring

Ongoing hot and cold water temperature monitoring programmes to keep your system within HSE-recommended safe parameters throughout the year.

Shower Head Descaling

Regular cleaning and descaling of shower heads and hoses — one of the highest-risk outlets for Legionella growth and a key requirement under ACoP L8.

Water Treatment & Remedial Works

Practical advice and implementation of disinfection, temperature control measures, and any remedial works identified during the assessment.

Why Choose Dorset Plumbing?

✅  Bespoke reports built around your property — not generic templates

✅  Full PDF report issued the same day as visit and payment

✅  Fully compliant with HSE ACoP L8 and HSG274

✅  Local team based in Poole — no call centres

✅  Fixed pricing — residential from £59.99

✅  Suitable for CQC inspections, landlord compliance, and commercial audits

Who Needs a Legionella Risk Assessment?

Under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and COSHH Regulations 2002, anyone responsible for a property with a water system has a legal duty to assess and control Legionella risk. This includes:

Private & HMO Landlords — legal duty applies to all rental properties

Holiday Lets & Parks — seasonal properties with intermittent use are higher risk

Care Homes — vulnerable persons require minimum MEDIUM risk controls

GP Surgeries & Dental Practices — CQC Regulation 15 compliance required

Offices & Commercial Units — employer duty under COSHH 2002

Hotels & Guest Houses — complex water systems with high occupant turnover

Schools & Sports Facilities — shared showers and storage tanks

How It Works: 3 Simple Steps

1. Book Your Visit

Call us on 01202 668822 or use our online form. We’ll give you a fixed price upfront and confirm a convenient date — no surprises.

2. On-Site Assessment

Our specialist assessor inspects your cold water storage tanks, hot water cylinders, all outlets, dead legs, and any other risk points specific to your property and usage.

3. Same-Day PDF Report

Once the visit is complete and payment made, your full bespoke compliance report — including risk ratings and a remedial action plan — is emailed to you the same day.

Pricing

Residential

From £59.99

Flats, houses, and HMOs. Includes full HSE ACoP L8 compliance report, risk ratings for all outlets and storage, remedial action plan, and same-day PDF delivery.

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Commercial

Fixed Quote

Offices, care homes, GP surgeries, hotels, and industrial units. Priced on site size following a brief consultation — always agreed before we visit.

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Areas We Cover

We carry out legionella risk assessments across Dorset and Hampshire from our base in Poole.

Dorset

Bournemouth · Poole · Christchurch · Wimborne · Ferndown · Verwood · Dorchester · Weymouth · Wareham · Swanage · Blandford Forum · Shaftesbury · Bridport

Hampshire

Southampton · New Forest · Ringwood · Eastleigh · Romsey · Lymington · New Milton · Fareham · Gosport · Winchester · Chandler’s Ford

Not listed? Call us on 01202 668822 — we likely cover your area.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do landlords legally need a Legionella risk assessment?

Yes. Under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and COSHH Regulations 2002, all landlords — including private residential landlords — have a legal duty to assess and control the risk of Legionella in their rental properties.

How much does a legionella risk assessment cost?

Residential assessments start from £59.99 including a full bespoke PDF report. Commercial properties are priced on a fixed-fee basis — we’ll give you a firm quote before any commitment.

How often is a Legionella risk assessment needed?

The HSE recommends every two years, or sooner after significant changes to the property, water system, or usage — such as a new tenancy, a period of low use, or new plumbing.

What does the assessment cover?

We inspect all outlets (taps, showers, spray fittings), cold water storage tanks, hot water cylinders, and pipework dead legs. We record temperatures, identify risks, and produce a risk-rated report with a remedial action plan.

Is a combi boiler property exempt?

Generally lower risk, but still worth assessing — particularly if there are showers, garden taps, or other spray-generating outlets. We’ll advise you honestly on whether a full assessment is necessary.

Do you provide schematic drawings?

Yes — professionally drafted water system diagrams showing tanks, pipework, and outlet positions. Often required for commercial properties and CQC-inspected premises.

Do you cover Southampton and Hampshire?

Yes. We cover all of Dorset and Hampshire including Southampton, the New Forest, Ringwood, Eastleigh, Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch.

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