Legionella Risk Assessment in the Midlands

Legionella is a harmful bacterium found in both natural water sources and manmade systems, such as hot and cold-water distribution networks, air conditioning units, spa pools and cooling towers. When these systems create breathable water droplets, the bacteria can be inhaled – potentially leading to Legionnaires’ Disease, a serious type of pneumonia that can be fatal in around 12% of cases.

For businesses in the Midlands, ensuring your premises are safe from this risk is not only a health and safety priority but a legal requirement under UK law.

A Legionella risk assessment is essential for anyone responsible for a building’s water systems. Whether you’re overseeing a commercial office block in Birmingham, a care facility in Coventry or a retail premises in Leicester, you have a duty of care to assess and manage the risk of Legionella.

At Swiftclean, we provide professional, cost-effective Legionella risk assessments across the Midlands. These evaluations are a fundamental part of water hygiene compliance, helping to identify where bacteria may grow and what steps are required to prevent it.

Our assessments consider a wide range of key factors that could contribute to bacterial growth, including:

• Water temperatures between 20-50°C
• Conditions of water storage tanks and distribution systems
• Presence of sediment, rust or scale
• Potential for water droplet formation
• Frequency of outlet usage (i.e., stagnant water risks)

Our approach to Legionella risk assessments is tailored to each property we inspect. Every building is different and so we always begin with a full survey of the premises.

During the initial inspection, we’ll examine the design and operation of your water systems to determine whether they present any immediate or long-term risks. Depending on your system’s complexity, we may recommend routine sampling – particularly if there are concerns about temperature control or past failures.

The typical assessment process includes:

• A full inspection of water assets
• Temperature profiling across the system
• Photographs of potential risk areas
• A review of existing management and maintenance practices
• An assessment of building occupancy and user vulnerability
• Detailed recommendations and next steps for compliance

Where required, samples will be sent to UKAS-accredited laboratories for testing. These labs participate in water microbiology proficiency schemes, giving you added reassurance that your assessment is thorough and accurate.

Legionella assessments aren’t just about ticking a regulatory box, they’re a proactive and protective measure. At Swiftclean, we take pride in helping clients across the Midlands establish clear, compliant Legionella control strategies.

Our local teams are experienced, competent and fully qualified to carry out Legionella risk assessments. Swiftclean is a long-standing member of the Legionella Control Association (LCA) and our work is carried out in accordance with the LCA code of conduct.

We support all types of organisations, from hotels and leisure centres to schools and office buildings, helping you identify areas for improvement. With Swiftclean, you’ll not only meet your legal responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, but also significantly reduce the likelihood of a Legionella outbreak on your premises.

Whether you need a first-time Legionella assessment or a routine review of your existing one, Swiftclean is here to help. We help businesses and properties throughout the Midlands, by offering reliable and professional assessments identify the level of risk within the property.

If you have any questions about our Legionella risk assessment services in the Midlands, or if you’d like a free no-obligation quote, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Our friendly, knowledgeable team will be more than happy to assist you.