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Here’s What You Need to Know About New Business Water Contracts
If your business is relocating or moving into a new site, understanding your water responsibilities is essential. Whether you’re starting fresh or taking over an existing premises, The Business Water Shop is here to simplify the process of setting up a new business water contract.
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1. Take Responsibility Immediately
You become responsible for the business water charges from the day you take over a site — even if you haven’t yet received a bill. Delays in notifying the supplier could lead to unexpected backdated invoices.
Tip: Don’t wait. Use our Find My Water Supplier service to confirm who provides water to your premises.
2. Set Up Your Commercial Water Contract Quickly
Setting up a new business water contract is easy. Just use our business water comparison service to find the best deal, choose a supplier, and we’ll take care of the rest.
• No physical changes to your supply
• Simple paperwork process
• Typically completed within 3 weeks
If you don’t have a contract in place, you may end up on a more expensive default rate.
3. Not Received a Water Bill?
If you haven’t had any bills, your provider may not know you’ve moved in. This can lead to large catch-up charges later. Let them know as soon as possible — or better yet, let us handle it. We can save you the hassle of waiting in a lengthy phone queue.
4. Unsure Who Supplies Your Site?
If you’ve never received a bill or you’re not sure who your supplier is, use our Find My Water Supplier tool. Once identified, you can choose whether to stay with them or switch your business water contract by using our comparison service.
5. What Makes Up Your Water Bill?
Business water charges include:
• Usage charges: water and wastewater (charged per m³)
• Fixed charges: surface water drainage, highways drainage, standing charges, and more
Even if you use very little or no water, you could still be liable for charges based on your site’s infrastructure.
6. Can All Suppliers Take On New Businesses?
Most suppliers serve both England and Scotland, but regional restrictions and credit policies may apply. If your business has poor or no credit history, we can help match you with a supplier who offers more flexible terms.
7. Have You Been Overcharged?
You may be eligible for a refund. A business water audit can find billing errors going back up to 6 years. If we find mistakes, we’ll work to put them right and help you claim what you’re owed.
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