water rates

[fordie]

is the water rate that you pay calculated by the rateable value or by something different? roughly how much would the water/sewrage rates be on a small shop unit which only uses water to boil the kettle (say 1 pint a day) and to wash the cup the drinks been made in(!). the rateable value is 7400 if that helps. i just need a ball park figure as i'm trying to do a rough business plan at the minute.

 

[Techsyn]

Why not ask the water supplier? You'll have a much better idea from that. You might want to ask what effect having the water on a meter will make too.

 

[Dawg]

On that usage it will almost certainly be worth getting a meter.

 

[stugster]

Depending on who your supplier is, the charges will be different. I know that Scottish Water charge a lump sum for drainage etc. as well as the water you use.

 

[fordie]

do you think if i got in contact with the water company they would be able to help, or would it be a waste of time. I'm not actually the tennant of the shop yet you see, i'm just planning.

 

[Mattonella Tile Studio]

I pay on average £15 per month if that's any help. Invoices are with the accountant so I can't tell you exactly how it's calculated, but it is water meter (little use) and drainage, rateable value must be around 6k.

 

[stugster]

Who is the water company? Most have clear and concise information on their website.

 

[andyjames31]

Why not ask the water supplier? You'll have a much better idea from that. You might want to ask what effect having the water on a meter will make too.

This sounds like a good common sense approach except I just phoned united utilities and they refused to say until I have actually signed a lease on the property.

Could anyone give a rough idea for a small shop with just few toilet flushes and kettle fills a day? RV of properties I am looking at is around £6-8k.

 

[smo]

Shouldnt be more than £15/month.

You are better off with a water meter though, we pay £22/quarter on ours as we have 1 loo, a sink and a kettle!!!

 

[andyjames31]

Thanks for your help