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The impact of the commercial water deregulation
Since the deregulation of the commercial water market in 2017, businesses have been able to choose who supplies their business with water services. The deregulation has proven a number of benefits and also allows businesses to save on their water rates. We will help you secure the best contract for your business water rates through the use of our market insights and supplier relations. From new contracts to bill validations through to water audits – if there are savings to be made on your business water rate, we will find it.
Our independent research shows that as many as one in three businesses have previously been overcharged on their business water rates. We’d recommend a water audit as this will help us figure out where you have been overcharged, which can be claimed back.
We can also provide alternative deals allowing you to save on your business water bills. Switching water suppliers with Utility bidder has the following benefits:
There are 2 factors that determine whether you can switch your business water supplier:
1) Is your company predominantly business based or domestic?
2) Where is your waterboard or water provider based? We can help you switch today and save on your business water rates. Our team of experts will do all the searching and switching for you, so you can focus on your business.
Water audits are perfect for in-depth research on your history of business water rates and how we can potentially save you money. Scouring the markets for business water rates can be quite time consuming for any business owner so by conducting a water audit we are able to do all the research for you and find the most effective solution. Using three simple steps we can put forward suggestions on how to cut down your spending on business water rates.
We are experienced in dealing with companies of all sizes and sectors. Whether that be an SME, large business or public sector, we are dedicated to helping you save money. Get in touch today and one of our business water experts will book you in for a water audit and discuss how we can save you money on your business water bills.
We will begin by looking at your current spending. Providing 12 months of billing will allow us to highlight if there are problems with billing, usage and/or charges
We will look into historical of up to 6 years to see if there is a case to gain a rebate of any overcharges. We then discuss a site audit with you to see if there are any potential future savings.
If we see there are savings that could be made we will make suggestions to you on how to achieve this.
We understand the busy nature of being a business owner. That’s why we are dedicated to providing services that allow business owners to save money on their business water rates and business utilities. With our years of experience within the industry, we know two businesses will never be the same so we tailor our services to suit your specific requirements, allowing you to save money on your business water bills without the hassle of searching through complex markets.
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We are experts at finding the best water rate quotes for your business. Large business water rate quotes should be treated differently due to the corporate environment and business size that’s why we have a team dedicated to dealing with larger companies to ensure all your business requirements are taken into consideration. For more information on water rate quotes for your business visit our large business page.
Large business water ratesOur years of experience in the business utility industry has enabled us to create strong relationships with the UK’s top suppliers. Our premium status with these business water suppliers means we can go in and negotiate prices you may not be able to negotiate yourself. Our industry experts will search the markets for business water rates that maximise your savings and benefit your business.
We base our research on the specifics of your business, regardless of your business size or sector. We have worked with SME’s, Large businesses and public sectors so we understand that no two businesses will ever be the same. Contact us today and our team will begin search for lower business water rates for either a switch or even a renewal.
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Thomson Hayes retail has been established for 30 years and specialises in the design and manufacture of high quality furniture, exhibition stands, museum and store fit outs.
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Utility Bidder saves thousands of pounds on energy expenditure for Midlands business. Cable craft have been supplying cable identification, termination and management products throughout the world for over 20 years servicing a diverse range of industries.
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Sharda Care are contacted frequently by companies within the energy industry, but the desire to work with UB Corporate was motivated by our bill validation service (and that they hadn’t checked their VAT). Our team have an experienced background in working with businesses of this size and will instinctively scrutinise all utilities to investigate potential savings.
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Rob says that thanks to the competitive rates secured by Utility Bidder in his studio, it would actually be cheaper to live there than at home! “We pay about £30 a month for gas during the winter and around £25 a month for electricity – and that’s despite having a lot of energy guzzling equipment such as studio lights and fan heaters. Our energy bills at home are far more expensive!”
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Founded in 2009, with a range of industry accolades to our name, Hayri recognised that Utility Bidder was a well-established and growing business and our five star Trustpilot reviews along with our size and longevity ensured HTC Europe had peace of mind.
“I was impressed with Utility Bidder from the start,” said Hayri. “Nothing was too much trouble for my account manager Rebecca Lau. Professionals recognise fellow professionals and it’s true that one doesn’t buy from a company, one buys from a person and Rebecca is a credit to Utility Bidder.
Paul Kay was fantastic in securing us a great deal and explaining everything in full. Thanks and would wholeheartedly recommended.
Excellent service from Kenny in the Manchester office, he worked hard to find the best price for me and explained everything along the way.
Will definitely use him again in the future and would recommend.
I spoke to Paul Kay this morning who in the space of 30 mins looks to have halved my salon electric bill, he was personable, knowledgeable and honest. The proof will be seeing if the bills actually reduce and if so I will leave another review but so far an excellent service
I dealt with Utility Bidder over the past couple of days, amazing service and prompt. Paul Kay gave excellent customer service! would highly reccomend.
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I would highly recommend to everyone I know.
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Robert Johnson has just completed my renewal contract with my energy supplier. He was very helpful and very efficient. It’s the first time I have used Utility Bidder and I will definitely use them again and highly recommend them. Thank you for making it so easy.
If your current supplier maintained their license to act as a supplier, then nothing will have changed. They will have automatically transferred you onto their default tariff.
The default tariff is likely to be more expensive tariff than others suppliers may be offering.
Gain a free, no obligation quote from us to see how they compare.
If your current supplier decided to exit the commercial market and you didn’t switch suppliers, your supply will have been allocated by the central market agency however you will not be in contract.
There are 2 factors that determine whether you can switch your business water supplier – 1) Is your company predominantly business based or domestic? 2) Where is your waterboard or water provider based?
The deregulation is now live in England and Scotland, however, if your commercial water supplier is in Wales then you cannot switch water supplier yet, unless you use a large amount of water.
As of 1st April 2017 the non-domestic water market was deregulated. This means that like Gas and Electricity, all businesses within England (not Wales) can now choose which company supplies their water and waste water services.
While the water wholesaler will be determined by the region, the supplier can be chosen by you. The changes came after the successful deregulation of water in Scotland in 2008.
You are likely to save money, however, for the first several years of the deregulation it may not be as dramatic as you would hope. However, in time we will see increased competition and differences in prices between suppliers. The current savings in the Scottish market are between 10 – 25%, depending on the mark up charges, but they have been deregulated since 2008.
We have found that savings can be made and rebates can be claimed through having a water audit.
Call us today to discuss your business water requirements and we can guide you through the process of switching and undertaking a water audit.
There are currently 25 water suppliers across the UK:
List of Uk Water Suppliers |
Affinity Water |
Albion Water |
Anglian water |
Bristol Water |
Cambridge Water |
Cholderton & District Water |
Dee Valley |
Dwr Cymru (Welsh Water) |
Essex and Suffolk Water |
Independent Water Networks |
Northern Ireland Water |
Northumbrian Water |
Portsmouth Water |
Scottish Water |
Severn Trent Water |
South East Water |
South West Water |
Southern Water |
Sutton and East Surry Water |
Thames Water |
United Utiliies Water |
Wessex Water |
Yorkshire Water |
Looking to switch business water supplier?
Due to having a choice of suppliers, you may benefit from:
New companies have entered the market, many of these have a utilities background. Recently, more energy suppliers have added water to their list of services and others will be teaming up with regional water companies. Some regional water companies now operate on a national basis and some have chosen to withdraw completely – leaving those with contracts having to change water supplier.
If you have not secured a water contract since April 2017 you will have automatically been put onto a default tariff with your existing water supplier should they continued to operate, bear in mind they may have changed trading name.
Business water bills vary in value depending on your commercial location, company size and usage. Our experienced water team can audit your bill and gather the relevant information to help find you the best commercial water quotes and prices for your business. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our team here.
Trade effluent is a term used to describe any business waste water that’s produced on commercial trade premises, aside from domestic sewage (wastewater). Under The Water Industry Act 1991 defines trade effluent as “any liquid, either with or without particles of matter in suspension in the liquid, which is wholly or partly produced in the course of any trade or industry carried on at a trade premises.”
Example businesses that must be aware of effluent water discharge are: Petrol stations, hotels, hospitals, manufacturers, engineering and chemical plants.
Limits are placed within your business trade effluent agreement. This includes the consideration of all the below, all mentioned and agreed in your business agreement:
– Volume
– Discharge rate
– No flammable or toxic substances such as petroleum
– ph levels must be between the agreed levels
– Check temperature limits
Our business water experts are on hand to answer any questions you may have, contact us here
To protect the environment, you need permission if your business is going to discharge any trade effluent in to public sewers. Effluent water consent is included in the trade effluent public register. Please find a link to this below:
https://www.unitedutilities.com/trade-effluent-consent-register/
For temporary discharges, this must be for less than 6 months and full consent is required. This must be leaked in to a foul sewer and not the surface water system. Please contact your retailer, they will require you to complete the relevant application.
Unfortunately, every year in the UK, there are many spillage incidents from businesses. If these business water spillages contain hazardous water, this can cause issues for the local environment and companies. For companies that deal with hazardous waste, such as handling chemicals in the chemical industry – A leak can be catastrophic. This links with trade effluent and waste water.
The authorities that deal with environmental legislation are below, If there’s an on site spillage relating to business water or trade effluent, its recommended that you contact:
EA – Environmental Agency
NIEA – Northern Ireland Environmental Agency
SEPA – Scottish Environmental Protection Agency
Thames Water was hit by a record fine of around £20million in 2017 for large sewage leaks: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/mar/22/thames-water-hit-with-record-fine-for-huge-sewage-leaks.
A section 104 sewer agreement is a strict agreement between businesses and sewerage undertakers. For developments and businesses, the sewage and waste water systems have to meet agreed standards. This is called a section 104 agreement.
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The amount you pay on your water bill isn’t just to do with the water supply. You’ll also be paying for additional services. These include sewerage services. Your premises will produce waste water, such as from toilets and kitchens. It also produces effluent waste, which is liquid waste contaminated with oil, grease, chemicals or food waste. All of these drainage and sewerage services will go on your bill.
The amount you’re charged by your water supplier depends on a few factors. For example, the amount and strength of the effluent before it reaches the sewer. You’ll be charged a set rate for these services in one of two ways. The first is a set charge, if you have a water meter. This is in addition to paying for the water you use. The second is a set amount based on the value of your property. If you are a large business using a lot of water, you could be eligible for a special tariff. This is known as a large user tariff, which could make your water cheaper.
Water and sewerage charges can be confusing. Utility Bidder can help you get to grips with your water bills and understand what you’re paying for. Our expertise and industry knowledge is also invaluable when it comes to comparing business water suppliers. We take all charges and costs into account, so you can be confident you’ll be paying the fairest prices across the board.
According to our independent research, as many as one in three businesses have been previously overcharged on their business water accounts. The issue could be with the supply of water. Alternatively, you could have overpaid for sewerage services or surface water removal.
Did you know that this can all be claimed back? If we can find evidence that you’ve been overcharged for water in the past five years, you could have a claim.
The best way to find this out is with a water audit. We’ll check your previous water bills and give you honest advice you can trust.
To find out if you have a claim, speak to our expert commercial water quotes team today.
One in 10 businesses have experienced water supply issues:
It all starts with a free water audit from Utility Bidder. To manage your water effectively, we need to understand your current spend. It can also be helpful to assess the amount of water your business uses. Our experts will take a look at 12 months of previous water bills. We’ll be able to identify problems with billing, usage and/or charges. This also gives us a clear view of your spending, so we can search the market for more competitive deals.
Could you claim back money on your water bills? This is what our expert team will find out. We’ll look into historical charges of up to six years. If you have a case to gain a rebate for overcharging, we’ll find it. We will also discuss a site audit with you. This could open the door to potential further savings.
Utility Bidder is dedicated to finding savings for businesses. If we see the potential to save money on your water bills, we’ll tell you just how to do it. This could be switching supplier or renegotiating with your existing one. Our recommendations are honest, practical and trustworthy.
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