Thames Water - what should it cost?

nelinuk

Hi, I'm hoping someone can help.

I am supplied by Thames Water, living in a one-bedroom flat on my own. Based on this basic information, I am paying £20 a month for my water.

Having used the Consumer Council for Water calculator, it seems it should be more like £13 a month.

I cannot have a meter as my flat is the upstairs of a converted terrace house and there is nowhere for the meter to go (they've been out to check).

From what I've read, I can't challenge the rateable value set in 1989 - despite the fact that the house was converted into flats in 1989 and possibly my rateable value applies to the HOUSE ... not my flat.

Is there anything I can do to see about reducing my water bill??

Thanks

AFTERTHOUGHT - I am on the single occupier rate.

Cardew

If you can't have a meter fitted you can go on the assessed charge for a single person.

Dharri5

As above, ring up and ask for a Single Occupier Charge. I dont know for certain if Thames Water do this (not in my area) but most water companies now do. I think that would cap the bill at around £200 which I guess is still quite high but its still a saving on what your on now.

If they do a SOC you would qualify due to not being able to have a meter fitted.

Good Luck

nelinuk

Thanks guys - unfortunately that's what I'm already on.

olly300

Unfortunately no then.