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Legionella and Pest Control in Hertfordshire
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To ensure your pest control services and Legionella testing are done properly, book a professional service from Orkin UK. We are fully accredited and specialise in bespoke services with detailed reporting and support.
Speak to our specialist advisors today or fill out an enquiry form to book Legionella and pest control in Hertfordshire and keep your premises clean, safe and fully compliant.
Legionella Testing and Assessments in Hertfordshire
We carry out Legionella testing and Legionella risk assessments in Hertfordshire designed to get you to Legionella compliance safely and efficiently. Our essential services will help you bring your Hertfordshire premises in line with ACOP L8, HSG274 and HTM 04-01 (Healthcare) legislation.
Legionella can grow and spread in any purpose-built water system, posing a great risk to the health and safety of occupants when exposure happens. This is why regular water testing is essential.
How We Test for Legionella in Your Water Systems
When we do a full Legionella risk assessment, part of this is a physical inspection of your water systems. Each of our highly trained technicians is equipped with advanced technology to get the most scientifically accurate results.
We complete Legionella testing in Hertfordshire on-site, on a monthly, quarterly, or six-monthly basis depending on need:
- We arrange a time convenient to you for a technician to carry out a full inspection on your premises. Each technician will test water temperatures with UKAS-calibrated thermometer test kits.
- They will record the results of the inspections on our special online system ready for our office team to go through.
- The specialist team will then provide a comprehensive review of these results and add comments and remedial recommendations.
- We then send you the detailed reports which include cost quotes for any recommended actions.
Every report comes with explanations behind remedial actions and detailed guidance on how to carry them out. This bespoke service sets us apart from other Legionella service providers. We work with you every step of the way to help you achieve full Legionella compliance.
Businesses and Property Types We Cover in Hertfordshire
- Hospitals
- Care Homes
- Funeral Homes
- Landlords in charge of multiple rental properties
- Retail
- Restaurants
- Hairdressers
- Dental Practices
- Health Clubs
- Sports Centres
- Local Authority
- National Trust
- Universities
- Schools
- Hotels
- Leisure Clubs
- Factories, including food production
- All commercial company properties
Water Systems at High Risk
Any water source that is capable of forming sediment, scale and any other type of bacteria provides a food source for Legionella bacteria to thrive. Combined with a temperature between 20-45c and any potential for aerosol release, many purpose-built water systems are at risk.
The most common water systems that support the growth of Legionella are:
- Spa pools
- Hot tubs
- Swimming pools
- Dental apparatus
- Showers
- Healthcare Properties
- Vehicle cleaning machines
- Food manufacturing sites
- Washing facilities
- Industrial facilities like manufacturing sites
How Often You Should Get Legionella Testing?
Your water system needs monthly checks and weekly flushing by an appropriately trained person. If you do not already have an in-house written control system, we recommend our monthly water testing and monitoring services.
If you do have an in-house scheme in place and are sure that tests are being completed and recorded accurately, you should opt for our six-monthly checks. This ensures that testing is being carried out properly and in line with ACOP L8 and HSG274 regulations.
Book Our Legionella Services
We offer 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 Hertfordshire
We offer professional pest control services in Hertfordshire. That includes detecting a pest problem and identifying the type of infestation you have, as well as providing a solution. There are preventative methods you can try such as securing food, but if it’s too late and you have spotted a pest, there are likely to be many more before too long.
The Problem With Pests in Hertfordshire
One of the biggest problems with pests is that where there is one, there are likely to be many more. Rats, for example, breed regularly (about five times a year) and can give birth to around fourteen babies each time. This means it doesn’t take long before your kitchen, loft area, garage or bedroom is home to an entire family of rodents.
In addition to the inconvenience they cause, rodents and pests carry viruses and diseases such as Leptospirosis that can be transmitted to humans. Cockroaches, for example, carry dysentery, typhoid and gastroenteritis, which are found in their droppings. They also cause allergic reactions in some people and should be removed by professionals.
Another common pest we find in rural places like Hertfordshire is wasps. Swarms of these insects can be worrying and dangerous, particularly for anyone who may be allergic to their sting. If you find a nest near your property or business premises, ensure you give Orkin UK a call to deal with the matter safely and professionally. Treatment of a nest without the proper precautions and protective clothing can anger a swarm of wasps – with disastrous consequences.
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Secure the Services You Need in Hertfordshire
We have helped countless clients through the years achieve Legionella compliance and pest-free properties with our comprehensive services.
To ensure your Legionella testing and pest control is done properly, get in touch with our specialist advisors or fill out an enquiry form and book today.