Protecting your water systems from Legionella bacteria is essential for safeguarding public health and meeting your compliance duties under UK health and safety legislation. At HBE UK, we deliver professional Legionella risk assessments for organisations across the UK, helping you identify, manage and control the risks associated with Legionella bacteria in water systems.
Our expert engineers carry out thorough inspections in line with HSE guidance and ACOP L8, providing clear, practical recommendations to help you remain compliant and reduce the risk of Legionnaires’ disease within your premises.
“HBE UK have provided a professional and dependable water hygiene service across our portfolio. Their team demonstrate a strong understanding of compliance requirements and work proactively to ensure ACOP L8 and HSG 274 standards are consistently met. Communication is clear, reporting is thorough and well structured, and any remedial actions are addressed promptly. The mobilisation process was smooth and well-coordinated, with minimal disruption to our sites.Residents have complimented the HBE Engineers for respecting their properties during installations and for leaving their property in a clean state, when they have completed the works. The HBE engineers are also committed to Health & Safety on site.”
Denise McNeish, Compliance Manager at Birmingham City Council
At HBE UK, we make Legionella compliance straightforward and stress-free. With over 17 years’ experience delivering trusted legionella risk assessments and water hygiene services across the UK, we help businesses protect their people, their premises and their reputation.
Our highly trained specialists combine technical expertise with a friendly, honest approach. You’ll receive clear, compliant reports, practical advice you can act on, and the confidence that your water systems meet all compliance requirements — without unnecessary disruption to your operations.
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Legionella bacteria can cause Legionnaires’ disease, a potentially serious form of pneumonia. The bacteria are commonly found in man-made water systems, including hot and cold water systems, cooling towers, calorifiers and spa pools. Legionella thrives in stagnant water and temperatures between 20°C and 45°C, particularly where systems are poorly maintained or inadequately controlled.
Effective Legionella management and control is vital to prevent bacterial growth, reduce exposure risk and protect building occupants, staff and visitors.
Explore our full range of Legionella risk assessment and water hygiene services below to see how HBE UK can support your compliance responsibilities.
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If you’re a Facilities Manager, Property Manager or Compliance Lead, managing Legionella compliance can feel complex and time-consuming. Interpreting HSE guidance, ACOP L8 requirements and control measures often means juggling paperwork, risk and responsibility.
At HBE UK, we make compliance simple. Our qualified Legionella risk assessors carry out thorough inspections of your hot and cold water systems, identifying risks, reviewing existing controls and providing clear, practical recommendations you can act on immediately.
We assess every critical element of your system — including tank condition, temperature profiling and outlets — ensuring your premises meet Water Regulations standards and legal requirements.
You’ll receive a clear, jargon-free risk assessment report that tells you exactly what needs to be done to stay compliant and protect building occupants. No guesswork. No unnecessary complexity.
With over 17 years’ experience and a reputation for clarity, quality and trust, HBE UK helps you meet your compliance duties with confidence.
Yes. Healthcare settings have increased risk and must comply with HSE guidance, including HTM 04-01 requirements.
Yes. Educational establishments are legally required to assess and manage Legionella risks to protect staff, students, and visitors.
Yes. Hotels, gyms, spas, and leisure facilities are high-risk environments and require robust Legionella control and monitoring.
Yes. Landlords must assess and control the risk of Legionella in rental properties, including HMOs and commercial buildings.
Yes. Services are available nationwide across healthcare, education, hospitality, public sector, and commercial premises.
Yes. Reports are clear, actionable, and fully aligned with HSE Approved Code of Practice (ACOP L8).
Yes. We offer planned monitoring programmes, remedial support, and long-term water hygiene management.
Costs depend on the size, complexity, and number of water systems. A tailored quotation ensures accurate and cost-effective compliance.
Most assessments are completed within a few hours on site, with reports issued promptly.
Yes. Documentation and support can be provided for HSE inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.
Water hygiene monitoring involves routine checks such as temperature monitoring, flushing, inspections, and sampling to control bacterial growth in water systems.
Typical checks include temperature monitoring, little-used outlet flushing, inspection of tanks and calorifiers, and periodic water sampling where required.
Yes. Water sampling is carried out where appropriate, interpreted correctly, and supported with clear guidance on remedial actions if results are outside acceptable limits.
Legionella risk assessments should be reviewed regularly and whenever there is a change to the water system, building use, or occupancy. In practice, this is usually every two years or sooner if required.
Failure to comply can result in enforcement action, fines, prosecution, reputational damage, and increased risk to health.
A Legionella risk assessment is a legal requirement that identifies and manages the risk of Legionella bacteria in water systems, helping protect occupants and ensure compliance with UK health and safety law.
