With the cost of living increasing across the country, it\u2019s not unusual to see bills rising at alarming rates.<\/p>\n
Knowing how to tell the difference between your water bill being high because of the economy and your water bill being high because of a leak, can help you to save money when pipes break.<\/p>\n
Most water companies<\/a><\/strong><\/span> estimate your water usage over a six month period and collect money through monthly or quarterly instalments.<\/p>\n It is therefore not always immediately obvious when your water usage has increased dramatically, but any increase in costs usually reflects an increase in water used.<\/p>\n The first thing to do – if you haven\u2019t already – upon receiving a higher than expected water bill is to submit a water meter reading to your supplier.<\/p>\n Submitting a meter reading will give you a more accurate bill and be an actual record of your water usage, instead of an estimation.<\/p>\n Here are some direct links to the submit reading pages of local water companies:<\/p>\n A high water bill isn\u2019t always the fault of an undetected water leak in your home<\/a><\/span><\/strong>. Below are some of the most common reasons:<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve recently purchased new appliances or white goods which use more water, such as a power shower, a combined washer\/dryer or a dishwasher, this could explain your higher bill.<\/p>\n Equally, heavier use of existing appliances or items such as hosepipes in the summer or tumble dryers in the winter can cause additional water usage.<\/p>\n An increase in the number of people living in your home will inevitably increase the amount of water used. If you\u2019ve had a guest to stay, welcomed a new child into the family or even got a new dog – it can all add up.<\/p>\n Checking the dates that your water bill covers will also allow you to check for crossovers with high intensity periods such as school summer holidays and Christmas.<\/p>\n Remember also that a long hot summer will prompt more cool showers, increased demand for swimming and paddling pools and the use of sprinklers to keep grass green.<\/p>\n Outdated plumbing systems, pipework and fixtures such as toilets, taps and shower heads can be far less efficient than more modern alternatives.<\/p>\n A leaking toilet can waste up to a huge 6,000 gallons of water per month, while a tap that\u2019s leaking at one drip per second can waste around 17 gallons per day!<\/p>\n A quick inspection of your fixtures can help you quickly identify a leak and source replacements.<\/p>\n If you check your water meter and see it spinning faster than usual, there is a high chance of a leak either in your mains supply pipe or within your property itself.<\/p>\n Undetected underground water leaks<\/a><\/strong><\/span> can be the source of rapid water loss sending your bills higher than ever. As a rule, the owner of a property is directly responsible for any leak which occurs within the boundary of their property.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re in doubt, contact your water company at the earliest opportunity.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve established that you are responsible for the repair of your leak, you should contact a leak detection company as soon as possible.<\/p>\n At Miracle Leak Detection<\/strong>, we\u2019re experts in finding and fixing all water leaks across Hertfordshire<\/a><\/span><\/strong>, Surrey<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, Essex<\/a><\/strong><\/span> and London<\/span><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n Our fully trained leak technicians use the latest technologies to quickly trace, access and repair your leak with minimal disruption to your life or damage to your home.<\/p>\nSubmit a meter reading now<\/h2>\n
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Possible causes of your high water bill<\/h2>\n
Do you have new appliances that use more water?<\/h3>\n
Has the size of your household increased, even temporarily?<\/h3>\n
Are your fixtures and fittings due an upgrade?<\/h3>\n
Is your water meter spinning at a high rate?<\/h3>\n
When to contact a leak detection company<\/h2>\n