Legionella Risk Assessment & Cold Water Tank Cleaning in London

Cold water tank cleaning & Legionella risk assessment in London

Landlords and property managers in London are legally required under HSE ACoP L8 to assess and manage Legionella risk in cold water systems. RARE provides certified Legionella risk assessments, physical cold water tank cleaning, water quality testing and written compliance reports — accepted by insurers, managing agents and local authorities across London.

Legionella risk is a legal compliance matter for all London landlords and property managers. Under HSE ACoP L8, failure to assess and manage the risk is a criminal offence. Act if any of the following apply to your property.

London's older housing stock — particularly Victorian and Edwardian properties across Mayfair, Belgravia, Kensington and St John's Wood — frequently relies on cold water storage tanks in roof spaces or plant rooms. These tanks require annual inspection and cleaning to comply with current regulations and to protect occupants from the risk of Legionnaires' disease.

RARE provides the full compliance service: initial Legionella risk assessment, physical tank cleaning and disinfection, water quality testing, and a comprehensive written report and certificate. All services are carried out by qualified engineers with specialist water hygiene training, and all documentation is produced in a format accepted by managing agents, insurers and local authorities.

• Cold water storage tank has not been cleaned in over a year
• Discoloured or unpleasant-smelling cold water from taps
• Property is rented out — legal compliance required
• Commercial or HMO property requiring ACoP L8 compliance
• Infrequently used outlets or stagnant water in the system
• Water temperature in hot water system dropping below 60°C
• Recent purchase of a property with unknown water system history
• Visible sediment or debris in cold water tank