17 October 2026

What Actually Happens During a Legionella Risk Assessment: A Landlord’s Walkthrough for Autumn 2026

If you have booked a Legionella risk assessment, you may be wondering what the assessor actually does once they arrive. Do they take water samples? Inspect every tap? Produce a certificate with a large red “PASS” stamped across it? Usually, it is more practical than that. The assessor looks at how water moves through the property, where it could stagnate, and whether existing controls are suitable....