Switch Business Water Supplier
Worried that switching business water supplier will be difficult and time consuming? Guess again! With the Hydroswitch team of experts doing all the hard work for you, the entire switching process couldn’t be easier.
- Enjoy a quick, simple and efficient supplier switching process
- Join the 1000s of businesses we’ve helped switch today
Quick & easy deal comparisons from trusted UK suppliers
Why switch your business water supplier?
Businesses are compelled to switch water supplier for myriad different reasons, everything from getting a better deal and enjoying cost savings with a new company to wanting better customer service. Here are just five of the main reasons why moving to a new supplier is proving so popular at the moment.
- Reduced bills - Reduced bills: Finding ways to save money will always be a top priority for businesses and switching can help you protect your bottom line by enjoying cost savings through better tariffs with a different retailer.
- Saving water - Operating more sustainably is becoming increasingly important for businesses of all kinds and switching can help you identify weak areas across your site so you can implement water-saving solutions over time.
- Better customer service - If you’re unhappy with the standard of customer service that you’re currently receiving, you can find a company that’s better suited to your company, with experience of working with businesses in your sector.
- Bill consolidation - If you own multiple sites, you can streamline your processes by consolidating all the bills for your water supply and wastewater services with just one supplier, wherever possible.
- Value-added services - Take full advantage of a suite of services that can benefit your business beyond your water and wastewater supply.
How to switch your business water supplier
Enter your details
We need to ask you a few questions about your business and water usage to ensure that you’re eligible to switch and so we can provide you with an accurate quote.
We search the market
Sit back and wait while we search the market for the best deals available for your water usage and consumption.
Switch!
Once you agree to a new deal, we will start the switching process on your behalf, keeping you up to date with progress until completion.
How much could you save on your water bills?
The English water retail market opened up in April 2017, bringing it in line with that of Scotland, which opened up in 2008… and since then, businesses across all sectors and industries have enjoyed significant cost savings as a result of switching water supplier.
- Save 10-18% - Water bills can be reduced by anything between ten and 18 per cent depending on your industry and your consumption habits.
- Bill validation - You can continue to save after you switch thanks to ongoing bill validation, ensuring that you’re only being charged for what you use. You may also be able to recoup money for historical billing errors.
FAQs
Who can switch water supplier?
The English retail water market is open to businesses, charities and public sector organisations. In order to be eligible, you must operate at least one site in England or Scotland. Organisations in Wales and Northern Ireland are currently unable to switch.
Household premises with management companies that are primarily used for living accommodation are unable to switch, as are local authority housing, as they provide residential dwellings.
Once you know if you’re eligible to switch, you can start to compare deals to find a new water contract – but the Hydroswitch team can do this on your behalf.
Who is my water supplier?
As of 2017, businesses are billed by water retailers rather than regional water companies (which are known as wholesalers). You should have been contacted by your water company before the retail market opened to be informed of who your water retailer would be, but if you’re not sure you can find out by looking at a recent bill.
If you can’t find a bill or have moved to a new site, all you need to do is get in touch with any water retailer and they’ll be able to tell you which retailer has been registered to your premises. However, we can do this on your behalf if required, so there’s no need to worry if you can’t find out which retailer you’re served by.
Is there VAT on water bills?
Typically, business water bills include charges for both water and wastewater, but the VAT rules for both are not the same. Water charges are subject to VAT at the standard rate, while no VAT applies for wastewater/trade effluent charges.
Whether you’ll be charged VAT for your water usage will depend on your standard industrial classification (SIC) code, which is used to identify and categorise different business activities. As a general rule of thumb, the majority of industrial businesses will have to pay VAT on water bills, while non-industrial businesses will not.
Industries that usually have to pay VAT include utilities, textiles, mining, manufacturing, engineering, construction and chemicals.
Are business water rates cheaper than domestic?
Generally, business water rates are cheaper per unit than domestic but this can be affected by the industry you’re in, how much water you consume and where your premises is located.
You will likely find that your total water bill is higher than a domestic property would be because your site will be bigger and you’ll consume more water, but the unit cost will likely be lower because more competitive pricing is available.
If you’re looking to save money on your water bills, switching supplier is one of the best ways to achieve this. If you’d like to find out more, get in touch with the Hydroswitch team today.
Is it only businesses who can switch supplier?
More than 1.2 million eligible non-domestic water customers in England are now able to choose their own supplier thanks to market deregulation that took place in April 2017.
Domestic water customers are unable to switch service providers because their supply is determined by location. It was decided in 2002 that competition wouldn’t be introduced for domestic customers because of how regulated the water industry is, which means that households are less likely to be overcharged. This removes the need for a competitive market.
Households can enjoy cost savings in other ways, including reducing the amount of water they use or having a water meter installed.