Craigavon · Northern Ireland
Legionella Risk Assessment in Craigavon
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Straight answer
One duty, often mis-sold: assess and control legionella risk. No statutory certificate, no legal annual cycle for ordinary domestic lets — a suitable, current risk assessment with sensible controls (hot water hot, cold water cold, flush after voids) is what compliance looks like in Craigavon.
Booking
From enquiry to certificate
Live booking isn't switched on for Craigavon yet — vetting comes before listing, in that order. Leave your details and you'll get a straight answer by email: whether we can cover the property, when, and for how much. No obligation either way.
Credentials
Who you're letting in
Ask any water-hygiene assessor two questions: what standard do you assess against (the answer should reference HSE's L8 framework), and when would you recommend re-assessment (the answer should be about change, not a fixed 12 months regardless). Those answers, plus insurance, are our booking bar.
The law
Why Legionella Risk Assessment matters for Craigavon landlords
Legally, three points matter. First: the duty to assess and control is real and UK-wide. Second: no statutory certificate exists — the HSE has warned specifically about companies implying otherwise. Third: for a simple domestic property, a competent landlord can carry out the assessment themselves, though many prefer a professional's documentation. Review it when the system, the use, or the evidence changes.
Landlords must assess and control the risk of exposure to legionella in their properties. For most ordinary domestic lets the assessment is simple, and the law does not require a certificate, an annual renewal, or testing of the water.
Penalties stated are statutory maximums or court-set; Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is the local housing authority for Craigavon.
Pricing
What a legionella assessment costs
What you're paying for is a competent survey and a usable written report: system description, risk points, controls, tenant advice. Bundling the assessment with another visit to the property usually shaves the callout. If the property is genuinely simple and you understand the system, self-assessment is lawful — the fee buys documentation and assurance.
The inspection
What the assessor actually reviews
The assessor traces water from where it enters the property: any stored cold water, the cylinder or combi arrangement, pipe runs including dead legs, and every outlet — with showers getting particular attention as spray-formers. Temperatures are checked (hot storage at 60°C or above, cold staying cold), stagnation points noted, and the whole picture lands in a written report with photographs.
The local picture
Letting in Craigavon: the practical points
Water systems don't care about geography, so nothing about the duty is specific to Craigavon — but HMO licensing is local, and shared facilities raise the practical bar. Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council may expect assessment evidence with licence paperwork, and larger stored-water systems in HMOs justify professional review.
FAQ
Before you book: quick answers
What if I ignore legionella duties?
The duty sits under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act framework, so serious failures can be enforced by the HSE or Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council and prosecuted, with fines set by the courts. In practice, risk to tenants and insurance exposure are the immediate concerns.
What simple controls reduce legionella risk?
Hot water stored at 60°C or above, cold water kept cold, flushing outlets after void periods, descaling and cleaning showerheads, and insulating or removing redundant pipework. The assessment records which of these apply to your property.
How often should the assessment be reviewed?
When there is reason to think it is out of date — for example changes to the water system, a change of use, or evidence controls aren't working. Periodic review is good practice; the law sets no fixed interval for domestic rentals.
Do I need laboratory water sampling?
Rarely for ordinary domestic rentals. Sampling is a tool for higher-risk or complex systems, or where controls appear to be failing. A standard rental in Craigavon is normally evidenced by the risk assessment alone.
How long does a legionella risk assessment take?
Typically 30 to 60 minutes on site for an ordinary house or flat: the assessor traces the water system, checks temperatures and storage, and photographs the evidence for the written report.
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