Specialist service
Domestic EPCs & Legionella Assessments Scotland
Domestic EPC and Legionella risk assessment support for homeowners, landlords and letting agents. These are separate assessments; where suitable, we can coordinate access under one instruction.
What is included
What you get with this service
A clear, practical scope covering the assessment, technical work and final outputs needed for the project.
Who this is for
Designed for the teams responsible for delivery and compliance
We work directly with the people who need clear answers, dependable reporting and a straightforward route to completion.
Last reviewed: . Reviewed against the official and technical sources below.
When do I need a domestic EPC?
Applicable Scottish homes normally need an EPC when sold or let, subject to the official exceptions. The energy assessment records the building and relevant services, rather than the occupier’s spending. New dwellings may require SAP-based completion information instead of the existing-home assessment route.
What does a landlord need to do about Legionella?
HSE guidance requires landlords to assess and control the risk of exposure to Legionella. A proportionate assessment may be straightforward for a small, regularly used domestic water system. The appropriate precautions depend on the actual system and occupancy.
Is an annual Legionella test certificate required?
HSE states that health and safety law does not require a landlord to obtain a Legionella test certificate. Routine water sampling is not normally needed in domestic hot and cold water systems, and the law does not prescribe annual or biennial risk-assessment reviews. Review the assessment periodically and when conditions change.
What should I send before the visit?
Provide the property address, access details, reason for the EPC and basic information about the water system. Explain any stored water, periods of vacancy or infrequently used outlets. We will confirm the scope of each service and any follow-up information required.
What information should I send?
- Address, property type and current EPC if available
- Access contact and sale or letting timetable
- Heating and hot-water arrangements, tanks and infrequently used outlets
- Previous water-system assessment and changes since the last review
Send what you have through our quote request form or contact the Glasgow team to confirm the scope. See our selected projects for the buildings and estates featured in our portfolio.
Related assessments
Official guidance and sources
Requirements depend on the property, proposed work and relevant dates. The sources below distinguish statutory guidance from assessment methodology; SES provides assessment services, not regulatory approval.
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Send us the project details and we will confirm the scope.
Share the property type, location, project stage and target date. We will come back with the information we need and the next available delivery window.
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