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Legionella and Pest Control in Surrey
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If you are the owner, manager, or landlord of a property anywhere in Surrey and you require services to reduce the risk of Legionnaires’ disease or pest infestations on your property, contact us today.
We will be glad to speak with you on the phone, or you can fill out one of our contact forms to book an appointment and receive a free quote.
Legionella Risk Assessments in Surrey
All of the services we provide are in line with current legislation, including ACOP L8, HSG274, and HTM 04-01 (Healthcare), and are designed to give you complete peace of mind when presented with the risk of Legionnaires disease in Surrey.
The standards mentioned above are the ones we bring to every building we service, keeping your property compliant and helping you avoid fines.
What is Legionnaires’ Disease?
Legionnaires’ disease is a lung infection that causes pneumonia-like symptoms and is considered in itself to be a severe form of pneumonia. It can be contracted from inhaling small water droplets infected with Legionella bacteria – in the worst cases, it can be fatal.
Older adults, smokers, people with chronic lung conditions, and people with weakened immune systems are all at a higher risk of contracting Legionnaires disease. All purpose-built water systems have the potential to carry the bacteria, whether these are cooling towers, hot tubs, or even windscreen wipers if they are not filled with the correct fluid.
How We Help Prevent Legionnaires’ Disease in Surrey
The most straightforward way for us to help prevent Legionnaires disease is to offer Legionella risk assessments in Surrey. These incorporate meticulous administrative checks of current and previous records and thorough inspections of building water systems. Doing this allows our team to get an accurate measurement of the risk of Legionella for that particular site.
Every assessment carried out is also completely bespoke, meaning that when yours is carried out it will be done in a way that meets the unique needs and requirements of your site.
Here is a breakdown of how our team would carry out a typical Legionella risk assessment in Surrey:
Bespoke reporting
A report will be provided in PDF format, complete with a breakdown of our findings and how to implement any recommended remedial actions. This management regulatory compliance system is useful for gathering, keeping, analysing, and communicating Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance records whenever these are required.
Administrative checks
This will include a full review of previous assessments and current records, as well as consultations with persons involved in health and safety on the premises.
A physical tour of the water systems
Our technicians will tour the site’s water systems, inspecting them in their entirety. This means that water temperature checks will also be carried out at the same time using the most up-to-date equipment available.
When to Get a Legionella Risk Assessment in Surrey
Wherever there is water stored in your building, there is a chance that Legionella bacteria can grow and spread. This is why we strongly recommend regular, professional testing and Legionella risk assessments in Surrey.
It is especially important to ensure these are carried out if:
- The building has never had testing or a risk assessment for Legionella before
- There has been a change in key personnel
- The building is new to your business or company
- The building is being repurposed
- The building has been unused for any amount of time
Who Can Carry Out a Legionella Risk Assessment?
Legionella testing and risk assessments must always be carried out by someone deemed a competent person, meeting the Health and Safety Executive’s Approved Code of Practice, as well as the related technical guidance found in HSG274.
Some businesses and firms will also provide Legionella testing kits, but these are not as highly recommended as having the work carried out by a specialist. This is because kits are not as accurate as the equipment used in our professional services.
Book Legionella Services
Orkin UK offers a comprehensive range of Legionella prevention, control and water hygiene services to help businesses maintain safe and compliant water systems. Our expert team of Orkin Pros including Water Hygiene Technicians and Legionella Risk Assessors deliver tailored solutions that include risk assessments, water monitoring, sampling, tank cleaning and disinfection, thermostatic mixer valve servicing, tank replacements, and remedial works.
From initial assessment to ongoing maintenance, we ensure your water systems are effectively managed to minimise Legionella risks.
For any enquiries call us today
01522 688180
Mon-Fri: 08:30 – 17:00
Sat-Sun: Closed
Pest Control in Surrey
In Surrey, just like many counties, pests are a common problem. Ensuring these pests are controlled and removed is a challenge, but one that can be dealt with effectively, with the right experience. The best advice is that if you spot a problem, call us, and we will ensure it is dealt with quickly and professionally.
The Problem of Pests in Surrey
Rats, mice, squirrels, birds and other pests, seeking warmth and shelter, can easily find their way into commercial properties and homes across the county. The key to managing this problem is to spot the signs early and call in the professionals.
For commercial properties, just the sight of a rodent or pest in a restaurant, bar, café, hotel or shop can be devastating to the reputation of a business. By using the services of a professional pest control company like Safeguard, you can be assured that any pest problem will be dealt with quickly and discretely. Most importantly, we can also provide advice on how to deter pests from returning, protecting both your business and livelihood.
It can be nearly impossible to completely secure your business property from an invasion of insects. Bed bugs and fleas, for example, can easily be carried in from outside, on clothing or in luggage.
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Book Testing, Risk Assessments, and Pest Control in Surrey
If you require a reliable specialist in Legionella and pest control in any part of Surrey, contact Orkin UK today. We will be able to offer a range of services to keep buildings compliant and ensure peace of mind, whether you are based in Guildford, Epsom, Horley, or anywhere else in the county.
Our fully-accredited team will guide you through every step of the process to ensure the risk to your property is minimised. All you need to do is fill out one of our quote forms or speak to an advisor on the phone to book what you need.