Compare Business Water Suppliers
It’s never been easier to switch water supplier. Compare the latest deals today to take control of your business water rates. Start your business water comparison in 3 easy steps.
- Enter a few simple details about your business
- We'll provide you with the latest business water prices
- Our experts will get you switched to our best deal for you
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1. Answer a few questions about your business so we know exactly what you need
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2. Choose the business water tariff that works for you with our expert team
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3. We'll get you switched over to your new deal and keep you up to date every step of the way!
How Switching Business Water Suppliers Works
Switching water suppliers works similarly to the business energy market. Suppliers - better known as retailers - are responsible for billing businesses for commercial water use. Businesses are free to compare commercial water rates, if they find something cheaper, they can switch to a new retailer by signing a contract for usually between one to three years.
With Love Business, it's easy to find the latest business water prices with our trusted water retailers. All you need is your postcode and a few details about your current water supply and you can benefit from competitive rates and improved customer service.
Why Switch Water Suppliers?
Our strong relationships with business water retailers puts you in a powerful position to have excellent customer service with exceptional value on your business water rates.
We can help businesses with multiple premises consolidate their water bills into one - making it much easier for growing businesses to save money.
We take a straightforward approach to saving our customer money on their water. We work with retailers offering competitive rates with returning customers. Our goal is to find the best business water deal and service for you.
What are the Average Business Water Rates in 2025?
Pricing for commercial water is complex due to the various fees, and these vary by each business. However, we’ve put together this table of business water rates by supplier to give you a top-level overview of who the cheapest business water suppliers are in 2025.
| Water Plus | Severn Trent | £2.6080 | £42.89 | £1.5004 | £105.85 | £6,310 |
| Water Plus | United Utilities | £2.3970 | £73.89 | £1.830 | £127.48 | £6,541 |
| Wave | Northumbrian Water | £1.5609 | £67.52 | £1.7961 | £159.30 | £5,236 |
| Castle Water | Thames Water | £2.5895 | £67.52 | £1.7050 | £139.23 | £6,647 |
| Business Stream | Yorkshire Water | £2.00827 | £62.48 | £1.9176 | £78.07 | £6,140 |
| Wave | Anglian Water | £2.2292 | £100 | £2.1357 | £40 | £6.686 |
| Business Stream | Southern Water | £2.6470 | £23.84 | £3.1310 | £40.88 | £8,731 |
| Water2Business | Wessex Water | £2.9569 | £56 | £2.5524 | £27 | £8,364 |
| Business Stream | Scottish Water | £0.9838 | £56 | £1,1269 | £65.67 | £3,324 |
| Source for Business | South West Water | £2.7129 | £54.41 | £1.6326 | £25.19 | £6,597 |
Prices are collected from each retailer's fee document and are for a business using 1500m3 of water a year.
What Is Included In A Business Water Bill?
Here are some of the things you may find on your business water bill:
- SPID (Supply Point ID) - a ten-digit code used by water suppliers to identify your business’s water consumption. You will likely have 2 SPID numbers as one is for freshwater supply and the other is for wastewater removal.
- Charges for freshwater supply and wastewater removal - freshwater charges include a fixed charge for meter maintenance and a volumetric consumption charge. Wastewater charges include a fixed charge for pipe maintenance with a return to sewerage charge.
- VAT is only charged when involved in chemicals, construction, engineering, manufacturing, mining, textiles and utilities.
When compare water prices with Love Business, you don’t need to worry about anything. Simply enjoy seamlessly switching to your chosen business water supplier.
How Can I Find the Best Business Water Rates?
The easiest way to find the best business water rates is to compare the latest prices. With Love Business, you can quickly find competitive business water rates from trusted suppliers.
All you need is a few details to get started. For the most accurate quotes it’s recommended that you provide:
- Your business name & address
- Your SPID number (Supply Point Identification Number)
- Your contact details
Your SPID number can usually be found on your business water bills. You’re then ready to compare business water prices and start your switch to a new deal.
Who Are the Most Trusted Business Water Retailers?
When choosing the best water retailer for your business, there are considerations beyond price competitiveness. One of the biggest factors is customer service. The below table shows the Trustpilot ratings for the UK’s water retailers.
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Water Retailers |
Trustpilot Score |
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4.6 (Excellent) |
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4.2 (Great) |
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Castle Water |
4.5 (Excellent) |
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Yu Water |
3.8 (Great) |
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Clear Business |
4.2 (Great) |
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Water2Business |
5.0 (Excellent) |
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SES Business Water |
4.1 (Great) |
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Wave |
4.8 (Excellent) |
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Source for Business |
4.9 (Excellent) |
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Business Stream |
4.6 (Excellent) |
What Is A Water Retailer And How Are They Different From Wholesalers?
Water wholesalers own and operate the network of pipes for specific regions. They act as wholesalers who sell the water supply to retailers. Water retailers package up and deliver customer service to businesses in the UK.
Businesses will interact exclusively with their water retailer, whereas in the domestic water market, consumers interact with the wholesaler. In the domestic water market, there is no switching of water suppliers.
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Manage Your Wastewater Costs
Waste water exits your business premises and enters the drains and sewerage system. The charges aren’t included in your switch because it’s treated as a separate service.
Our experts can help you understand and manage wastewater too – it’s all part of our comprehensive support service.
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Take Control of Your Water Bills
If you've never switched business water supplier before, you will still be with your default water retailer.
By comparing water quotes and switching to a new deal, you can take control of your costs. You can select a service that is tailored to your business needs and offers support in managing your water usage.
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Consolidate Multiple Premises Into One Water Bill
If you have multiple locations in different water regions, you will have to deal with more than one water retailer. When you switch with Love Business, you can consolidate your bills to one water retailer.
This means you will have one point of contact to manage all of your business costs. Dealing with just one water retailer could save you time and money.
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Protect Your Bills With Fixed Rate Tariffs
When you switch business water suppliers, you can benefit from a fixed rate contract for up to 3 years.
Fixing your water rates allows you to avoid sudden increases you may face on standard variable deals. Knowing that your retail water rates are fixed can help you budget effectively with convenient direct debit payments.
Business Water FAQs
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How Do I Switch Water Suppliers for the First Time?
Many businesses are still yet to switch water suppliers. This can result in playing more expensive out-of-contract rates with a default water retailer.
The good news is that comparing water suppliers is just as simple whether you’re switching for the first time or you’ve switched before.
When you compare business water prices, you can find the best deal available for your needs and fix your retail prices for up to 3 years.
If you have any questions about the process of switching, our expert team will be on hand to help.
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Will My Water Supply Turn Off When I Switch?
No. You’re only changing the supplier who manages your billing. The pipes and other infrastructure stay the same at your business premises and the supply will flow uninterrupted.
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How Long Does It Take To Switch Business Water?
Usually around 28 days (including a ‘cooling off’ period). Remember to take a final reading before switching supplier – this helps make the whole process frictionless.
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Does It Cost To Switch Business Water Supplier?
Switching itself is free. If you’re leaving a contract early, you might need to pay a fee though.
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Do I Get a Discount For Paying My Water Bills by Direct Debit?
Some business water retail services do offer discounts if you pay by direct debit. When you compare water prices with us, our experts can advise on any discounts available.
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Can I Switch Water Suppliers If I’m Still in Contract?
Yes. You might have to pay an early contract exit fee. It's recommended to compare any savings you may make on your new deal against the cost of leaving your current supplier.
If you switch during your renewal window, you will have no exit fees to pay. You can arrange a new deal to begin as soon as your current contract ends.
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What is a SPID?
Business water suppliers use the SPID (Supply Point ID) to work out the supply to your business premises. It’s a 10-digit code followed by a letter and you’ll usually have one for your freshwater supply and another for your sewerage connection.
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Do I Need My SPID When Comparing Water Rates?
It helps provide an accurate business water quote if you have your SPID number on hand. It can be found on a recent business water bill. Your SPID number is made up of ten digits and will be followed by a 'W' (for water supplies) or an 'S' (for sewerage supplies).
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Which Water Company Supplies My Area?
You can find out who supplies your water by looking at a recent bill. If you cannot find one, you can search who your local supplier is through Water UK.
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How Do Unmetered Charges Work?
Some older buildings will not have a commercial water meter installed. In this case, your bill is not based on how much water you use. Typically your supplier will have a fixed charge for the business covering customer service and billing costs, with an additional charge based on the rateable value of the building.
A rateable value is a calculation suppliers use to understand how much to charge you for your estimated water usage.
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What Is A Default Water Tariff?
This is a default level of service and is commonly known as the industries Default Standard Tariff. This is the maximum a provider can charge its customers for water and waste services.
If your currently on a default water tariff, now is a great time to compare business water quotes and find a new deal.