Oldham is a short run from Leeds over the M62, and we assess buildings there for managers who need an independent view. Many Oldham buildings were built for another purpose, and that is where Legionella risks often hide.
Water Hygiene Services is an independent Legionella control company based in Leeds, and we cover Oldham and the Pennine edge of Greater Manchester. We work with estates managers, facilities managers, and building and property managers.
We assess your hot and cold water systems and give you a written report and an action plan, ranked by risk. Where work is needed, we can quote for it.
Buildings we assess in Oldham
- Former mills converted into flats, offices, business units and studios
- Business units and light industrial sites on older estates
- Social housing and sheltered housing with communal hot water systems
- Schools, colleges and community buildings
- Care homes and residential homes
- Pubs, clubs and function rooms, which can be quiet for part of the week
What a Legionella risk assessment covers
We survey your hot and cold water systems, find where Legionella could grow, record what we find in a written report, and give you a prioritised action plan. Our assessments follow HSG274, supporting ACoP L8. For the full detail, see our Legionella Risk Assessment page.
What to look for in older Oldham buildings
A building that has changed use several times often has pipework from each stage. Unused branches and old tanks can hold stagnant water long after nobody uses them. Our survey looks for dead legs, redundant tanks and plant that has been bypassed.
Seasonal and part-week use matters too. Function rooms, community halls and some business units can sit unused for days, and outlets that are not used need a flushing routine. United Utilities supplies the area.
Getting to Oldham
Oldham is about 35 miles from Leeds, over the M62. Visits are straightforward, and we can combine them with other Greater Manchester sites in a day.
For the rest of the area, see our Greater Manchester and Manchester pages.
Questions we are asked in Oldham
Our mill conversion has flats and units on one supply. Who assesses what?
We assess the shared systems and the tenanted parts that the managing agent controls, and report each separately. We advise on where the responsibility sits, but check your lease or take advice if you are unsure.
The building is empty for part of the week. Is that a problem?
It can be. Outlets that are rarely used are one of the main risks, so we look at how the building is used and recommend a flushing routine that suits it.
Do I need an assessment for a small business unit?
If you control the premises you have a duty to assess the risk. For a simple system the assessment is straightforward, and we tell you what is proportionate.
Request a Legionella risk assessment in Oldham
Use the quote form and tell us the type of building, its approximate size and the water systems it has. We will send a written quote.
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