Most plumbing work is judged on whether the leak stops, the tap works or the new basin looks right. But every change to a water system also affects how water moves and what temperature it sits at. A plumbing job done without that in mind can quietly create a Legionella risk.
The most common example is the dead leg: a length of pipe that no longer leads to a working outlet. It happens when a basin is removed and the pipe is simply capped. Water in that pipe never moves, warms to room temperature and becomes a reservoir for bacteria that can feed back into the live system. Removing redundant pipework back to the live supply is one possible remedial measure, subject to the agreed scope.
Other examples include long pipe runs to rarely used outlets, uninsulated cold pipes running through warm spaces, and hot pipes losing heat before water reaches the tap. Each of these can be avoided at the planning stage with a little extra thought.
Because we also provide Legionella risk assessments, monitoring and written schemes, we can tell you whether a planned plumbing change affects your compliance and update your records afterwards. For facilities managers, schools and landlords, the services and any record updates can be discussed together.
We carry out commercial and domestic plumbing across Luton, Dunstable, St Albans, Harpenden, Hemel Hempstead, Milton Keynes and the surrounding counties. Our team is Gas Safe registered, carries £5 million public liability insurance and provides a warranty on remedial plumbing works, with terms set out in your quote.
We're available 8am to 8pm, seven days a week, so it is easier to fit work around your building or your home life. A free site visit is the quickest way to get a clear, written quote.
Healthcare facilities and care settings need plumbing carried out with minimal disruption and full awareness of infection control and Legionella risk. We coordinate with estates teams and keep records updated.
Schools often need washroom refurbishments, outlet replacements and pipework alterations. We plan larger jobs for holidays and make sure redundant pipework is removed rather than capped.
Golf clubs and leisure facilities rely on showers, washrooms and kitchens. We repair and upgrade these with water hygiene in mind, with attention to water hygiene risks between busy periods.
Offices need plumbing that supports staff and visitors without causing downtime. Our hours are 8am to 8pm, Monday to Sunday. Contact us to discuss scheduling.
Homeowners and landlords get the same careful approach on repairs, replacements and alterations, with a clear quote and tidy finish.
Landlords in particular benefit from a plumber who understands Legionella. A rental property that stands empty between tenancies, a loft tank that has not been checked in years or a shower in a spare bathroom that is rarely used can all raise risk. We can deal with the plumbing and, where needed, carry out a proportionate Legionella risk assessment at the same time.
Plumbing alterations should consider redundant pipework, little-used outlets and water temperatures to help manage Legionella risk.