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Water is one of business owners' biggest expenses. To ensure that your business gets a fair deal, you should compare business water suppliers. Comparing suppliers and switching to a new business water deal could help you save money each year, so you should always understand your options.

Compare the Best Business Water Retailers

Business owners haven’t always had the right to switch between business water suppliers, also known as retailers. In 1989, the water market in England was privatised, and business owners were assigned to whichever supplier governed their region.

On the 1st of April 2017, the water market was deregulated. Now, business water retailers purchase their supplies from wholesalers. They act as the middle-man between wholesalers and customers.

The ability to compare business water retailers might seem novel, but it shouldn’t be overlooked. Comparing suppliers is the simplest way to see all of your options, and it’s likely to save you a lot of money.

How our Business Water Comparison Works

Our comparison tool is designed for people who want to compare business water suppliers with as little fuss as possible. Forget spending hours trawling through the internet; our tool takes just 60 seconds.

• Enter your details
• Wait for 60 seconds
• Choose a new business water supplier

Once you’ve chosen a new supplier, we will assign a dedicated account manager to your business. They will handle all the boring, complicated parts of the switching process.

Why Compare Business Water Retailers?

Business owners in England love our comparison tool because it’s not biased. We will never recommend a supplier just because it’s well-known or because we have hidden links to it.

Our recommendations are based on your business. Whether you run a small, medium, or large business, you can expect personalised recommendations from our comparison generator.

Compare Business Water Suppliers’ Rates

At Dealtopia, we’re always trying to find the most affordable rates for our customers. We know how difficult it is to find accurate information about water rates. Business water retailers tend to bury the information or omit it completely.

Business Water Retailer Rates

Wholesaler Rates

To understand your water rates, you need to know the difference between wholesale rates and retailer rates. Retailers like United Utilities purchase water supply from wholesalers. They add a percentage on top to cover customer-facing activities and to make a profit.

Here you can see that the same supplier charges different rates based on the wholesaler that it uses.

Business Water Rates for Small Businesses

These figures show the average amount that small businesses paid for water based on 200m3 consumption. The total bill figures exclude VAT and don’t cover additional charges such as highway drainage and surface water.

Business Water Rates for Medium Businesses

These figures show the average amount that medium-sized businesses paid for water in 2023/2024 based on 1,500m3 consumption. The total bill figures exclude VAT and don’t cover additional charges such as highway drainage and surface water.

Business Water Rates for Large Businesses

Large businesses are slightly different from SMEs. Whereas SME owners can find information about water rates online, large business owners have to go through the quote process. On top of thousands of litres of water per week, big businesses might also need additional services that add to the overall cost of their water bill.

To get an accurate idea of how much you could save, you need to use our comparison tool. It is uniquely placed to weed out unsuitable business water retailers and find unit rates that fit into your budget.

Free Water Audit

At Dealtopia, we are always looking for more ways to save you money.

We offer a free water audit to business owners who spend over £1,000 on their annual water bills. Most medium and large businesses are eligible for our free water audit.

Business Water FAQs

Can I Switch Business Water Suppliers?

You can switch business water retailers if your business is located in England and you use more than 50 million litres of water each year.

Household consumers can’t switch suppliers.

What Is a Water Audit?

A water audit is just one of the services that we offer to small, medium, and large businesses. It is a type of assessment which establishes how your business uses water and whether your usage is efficient and affordable.

Here are a few of the other things that our water audit covers.

• Drainage checks
• Usage monitoring
• Sanitary checks
• Wastewater checks

Once we have completed a water audit on your property, we can find business water retailers that meet your needs.

Do I Need a Water Audit?

Lots of businesses are still with the same supplier that they used before the market was deregulated. There’s no doubt that these consumers are overpaying for their water, and in some cases, they are overpaying by as much as 65%!

It is tempting to just compare business water suppliers and hope for the best. If you haven’t had an in-depth water audit, you might jump from one inflated package to the next. A water audit can tell you new information about your usage, so it’s always worth booking one.

What Is Business Wastewater?

When you compare business water retailers, you will be asked whether you need any wastewater services. Wastewater is also called effluent, which is how it might appear on your bill.

Wastewater is an umbrella term that covers four services.

• Surface water drainage
• Trade effluent
• Highway drainage
• Foul sewage

The fees for these services are calculated on top of the usage charge. If you have a water meter, you will be charged a fixed amount for wastewater. If you don’t have a water meter, you will be charged based on the value of the property.

Is It Cheaper to Get a Longer Business Water Contract?

Business water suppliers offer all kinds of contracts. 1, 2, and 3-year contracts are very common. Most suppliers reward customers with lower fixed rates if they sign up for a longer contract.

We advise start-ups and small businesses to avoid long contracts. They might be cheaper in the long run, but if your business folds before the end of the contract you will have to pay hefty exit fees.