Developer water services

Find out more about new water connections in our step by step guide.

It’s also helpful to understand some common timescales for connecting.

You'll need a new connection if:

• you′re building a new property and require a permanent water supply
• you require a temporary building supply
• you′re converting a property into multiple units with individual supplies
• you′re installing fire apparatus (sprinkler supply), or
• you′d like a supply for irrigation purposes (for example: bin stores, landlord or agricultural use).

You need a replacement water connection if:

• there′s a need to replace old lead, galvanised and other metallic pipes
• a larger sized water connection is needed because of an increase in water usage. The existing water supply is then relocated
• an existing property has been demolished and new / properties are being constructed
• a property is on shared supply and requires a separate supply, or
• a property is divided into multiple properties (with a shared supply).

If you are building over or near to one of our water mains, or changing the ground level, the main may need to diverted.

The work and cost to divert any of our existing water mains or assets can be discussed with one of our New Development advisors by calling 0845 609 4639.

Our point of connection service looks closely at the impact a proposed development could have on our existing water network.

This includes the proposed developments supporting assets, and will also identify or confirm the practicality of the proposed point of connection.

Our service will also highlight if network reinforcement is needed to serve the development.

We can also provide temporary water supplies, to make sure your development can progress. Click here to find out about our standpipes service.