Choosing the Right Legionella Risk Assessment Company: What to Expect and Why It Matters

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5 days ago
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When it comes to Legionella control, the most crucial step any business can take is to carry out a comprehensive Legionella risk assessment. Without one, it is impossible to build an effective water safety strategy or meet legal obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act and ACOP L8.

Choosing the right Legionella risk assessment company is not just a matter of ticking compliance boxes. It’s about safeguarding people, maintaining safe water systems, and ensuring your business operates responsibly and in line with current regulations.

At Absolute Water Compliance, we are proud to be a family-run business delivering trusted Legionella control and water hygiene services across the UK. Our team of experienced, qualified assessors provides detailed reports, tailored recommendations, and ongoing support — always putting customer safety first.

Why the Legionella Risk Assessment Is the Starting Point

A Legionella risk assessment is the foundation of any effective control programme. It identifies where Legionella bacteria could grow and spread within your water systems — including cold water storage tanks, calorifiers, showers, thermostatic mixing valves (TMVs), and outlets.

This assessment must be carried out by a competent and qualified professional who understands both the practical challenges and the legal framework surrounding Legionella control.

At Absolute Water Compliance, our assessors follow the BS8580-1:2019 standard, which ensures that every part of your water system is assessed thoroughly, documented clearly, and risk-rated appropriately. This ensures that your written scheme of control is built on accurate, site-specific data.

What a Complete Legionella Control Programme Should Include

A thorough Legionella management strategy involves far more than just the initial assessment. A complete control programme should include:

A detailed Legionella risk assessment, completed to BS8580-1 standards.
An asset register, listing all relevant water system components.
A schematic diagram, mapping out your water system for clarity and maintenance purposes.
A written scheme of control, explaining how risks will be managed, monitored, and reviewed.
Regular monitoring schedules, including temperature checks and inspections.
Water sampling where required, particularly in high-risk systems.
TMV servicing and cleaning to prevent stagnation and bacterial growth.
Regular reviews and updates whenever changes to the system occur.

By working with a professional Legionella risk assessment company like Absolute Water Compliance, you can be confident that all these elements will be addressed from day one.

What to Look for in a Legionella Risk Assessment Company

Not all Legionella risk assessment companies offer the same level of expertise or service. When comparing providers, look for the following key attributes:

1. Qualified and Competent Staff

A reliable company should employ assessors who hold recognised training and have hands-on experience in water hygiene and Legionella control. At Absolute Water Compliance, all our assessors are fully trained in line with HSE and BS8580-1 guidance, with extensive experience across various sectors including healthcare, education, office environments, and industrial sites.

2. Comprehensive, Not Basic, Reporting

Some companies provide only a minimal report following the assessment. We go much further — delivering a full package that includes an asset register, photographic evidence, and a schematic drawing of your system. These documents are essential for ongoing maintenance and future audits.

We also offer a full suite of post-assessment services, including temperature monitoring, TMV servicing, system cleaning, disinfection, and scheduled reviews. This ensures long-term compliance and peace of mind.

3. A Customer-Focused Approach

As a family-run business, we pride ourselves on delivering personal, honest, and responsive service. Every property and client is different, so we tailor our Legionella control plans to your specific needs. Whether you're managing a small property or a large multi-site operation, we take the time to understand your goals and deliver practical, cost-effective solutions.

4. Up-to-Date Knowledge and Best Practices

Legionella control guidance is constantly evolving. Your chosen provider should actively keep up with changes to ACOP L8, HSG274 Parts 1–3, and BS8580-1. At Absolute Water Compliance, we continually review our processes to ensure our clients always benefit from the latest industry standards.

Why Choose Absolute Water Compliance?

Absolute Water Compliance stands out because of our commitment to doing things the right way — not just meeting the minimum requirements.

Here’s what you can expect when working with us:

A family-run, customer-first approach that emphasises transparency and trust.
Qualified, experienced Legionella risk assessors who understand the nuances of water systems.
Full compliance with BS8580-1, including a clear schematic, asset list, and prioritised action plan.
Post-assessment support, including monitoring, TMV servicing, and control scheme implementation.
Easy-to-understand, detailed reports that clearly outline findings and next steps.
UK-wide coverage, serving clients across all sectors and building types.

We focus on building long-term relationships with our clients, offering practical advice, clear guidance, and dependable service — so Legionella compliance becomes simple and stress-free.

Going Beyond the Risk Assessment

Once your risk assessment is complete, the next step is turning the recommendations into action. Our team supports you in implementing your written scheme of control, planning monitoring tasks, and ensuring your compliance records are accurate and up to date.

Through regular reviews and system updates, you’ll ensure continued compliance and a safe water environment for staff, visitors, and customers.

Whether you need a one-off risk assessment, ongoing Legionella management, or independent system reviews, we will work around your business’s needs to deliver efficient, practical solutions.

Choose Confidence, Not Just Compliance

There are many companies offering Legionella risk assessments — but choosing the right provider makes all the difference. With Absolute Water Compliance, you’re not only complying with the law — you’re investing in the safety and wellbeing of everyone who interacts with your building’s water systems.

Our goal is to give you complete confidence in your Legionella control strategy. We combine technical expertise with a personal approach to ensure your system is managed correctly, from start to finish.