An assessed charge can be applied in two situations:
- For unmetered household premises that do not have a rateable value at 31 March 1990 and where a meter cannot be installed
- For unmetered household premises where the occupier requests a meter, but cannot be metered – for example, because it is too costly or technically difficult to fit a meter
If your charges are assessed, you will be billed annually. You may use one of our flexible payment options to spread the cost.Important: This tariff is only available to customers with restricted circumstances. It is not available as an alternative to metering if we decide it would be reasonable and practical to install a meter.
Assessed charges 2023/24
| Property type |
Assessed charge for water per year |
| Other (including single occupier*) |
£102.94 |
| Semi-Detached |
£178.13 |
| Detached |
£212.81 |
* Proof of single occupancy will be required i.e. council tax bill.
We can't offer you assessed charges if
- A meter can be fitted at a reasonable cost
- You refuse to pay any additional costs for the installation of a meter in an alternative location
- You refuse to carry out any work needed for the meter to be installed
