Independent Water Procurement for Commercial Sites
The business water market remains less well-understood than gas and electricity, but the savings opportunities are very real. Smart Match Energy works across the full panel of licensed water retailers to secure competitive rates for your sites — whether you have one meter or many.
We handle all the paperwork and coordination involved in switching your water retailer, making the process as straightforward as possible. We’ll also review your existing bills for any billing errors or misapplied charges, which can be a significant source of hidden cost for multi-site operators.
More Than Just a Switch — Ongoing Water Management
Water procurement is just the start. Smart Match Energy also offers ongoing water bill validation to catch errors, unregistered meters, and anomalies that could be costing your business money. We can also flag potential leak indicators through consumption data analysis, helping you address problems before they become expensive.
For multi-site businesses, we provide consolidated reporting across all your water accounts, giving you a clear picture of your total water spend and usage.
Frequently asked questions
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Yes — since April 2017, all businesses, charities, and public sector organisations in England with eligible premises can switch their water and wastewater retailer. The market in Scotland opened earlier, in 2008. Wales and Northern Ireland remain regulated markets at present.
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Savings vary depending on your current retailer, consumption levels, and site configuration. We’ll carry out a free analysis of your current bills before recommending any switch, so you’ll know exactly what to expect before making any decision.
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We can consolidate your water accounts and manage procurement across all sites simultaneously, often achieving better terms through aggregation. We’ll also standardise your billing and reporting so everything is visible in one place.
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We audit your water bills to check for billing errors, incorrect meter readings, unregistered meters, and misapplied standing charges. Billing errors are more common than many businesses realise, and recovering overcharges can deliver meaningful savings.