No, this service is a Legionella Risk Assessment, not routine water sampling. Under Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidelines, a standard residential risk assessment is a thorough visual inspection and temperature check of your hot and cold water systems to identify conditions where bacteria could multiply. We do not routinely take water samples to send to a lab, as a comprehensive risk assessment is the legal and proportionate requirement for domestic and standard multi-occupancy properties.

Yes. Landlords have a legal responsibility under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) to assess and control the risk of exposure to Legionella bacteria in their rental properties.

There is no set legal expiry date, but HSE guidance recommends that the assessment is reviewed every two years, or immediately if there are significant changes made to the plumbing system or water supply.

Properties don’t “fail” in the traditional sense, but the assessment may identify specific risks (such as incorrect water storage temperatures or stagnant water areas) that require action. We provide clear, practical recommendations to resolve any issues so your property remains fully compliant and safe.

If you are a landlord and need help getting your property in line with MEES regulations, view our MEES Consultancy Pack here.

If any issues are found, such as a water heater not reaching the required temperature, we will clearly outline them in the report along with practical, straightforward steps you can take to rectify the problem.

Yes, if there is a cold water storage tank located there. Our assessor will need to safely access the loft space to inspect the tank, its lid, and the pipework connected to it.

Yes. Please ensure that the pre-assessment questionnaire sent to you upon booking is filled out prior to our arrival. On the day, simply ensure that our assessor has clear, safe access to all water outlets (taps, showers, baths), stopcocks, boilers, and the loft hatch.