WATER METERS IN APARTMENTS

Q: Do apartments have individual water meters?

You might not have individual water meters for apartments as they are usually found in a designated area on each floor of the building. As a tenant, you might want to speak to your body corporate about installing water systems to monitor your water usage so you can save money. Using a sub metering system in units would be beneficial to follow council guidelines for your complex and avoid any unnecessary water billing issues in the long term.

Q: Where would my water meter be in a flat?

Individual water meters for apartments would be located in a utility cupboard on each floor or if you live in a smaller complex, it would be at the front of your building. If you're part of a body corporate, tenants can often gain access to their individual meters so they can view their individual water use, which can help them understand their water rates.

Q: How much does it cost to install a separate water meter?

At the Water Meter Guys, our installers provide appropriate information, competitive pricing and costs for our Individual Water Meter installations. Your final cost will depend on the type of property and water needs. Call us today to find out more.

If you're a property owner of an apartment block or live in an apartment property with water utility bills divided equally across all residents, you'll find that you or other tenants may be unfairly paying for water that they haven't even used. At The Water Meter Guys, we install individual water meters in apartments and other property types to ensure everyone's water bill is fair, equitable, and resourceful.

We offer individual and sub-meter water meter installations for apartments and strata-titled properties in the Gold Coast and Brisbane regions. Our licensed plumbing specialists are extremely knowledgeable across various council requirements in Queensland and will ensure you'll be at ease knowing our plumbing experts will take care of the installation of your water meters per relevant council regulations and rules.

From site inspections and assisting with council requirements to fully installing and maintaining your water meters, The Water Meter Guys are the plumbing experts you can rely on. Gain more control and clarity on your apartment property’s water level usage with the services at The Water Meter Guys today.

Understanding Your Current Meter Arrangement

If you're unsure about your apartment's current water metering system, here's what you need to know:

Single meter: Many older apartment buildings have one water meter for the entire property
Check meters: Some buildings use check meters to measure individual unit usage, but these may not be recognised by water authorities
Individual meters: Modern apartments often have separate water meters for each unit
Hot water metering: Some buildings have separate meters for hot water usage.

Individual & Sub Water Meters for Apartments

Sub-water meters are becoming the preferred system for tracking water usage, especially for properties like apartments. No one should pay for water they’re not using, and our individual and sub-water meters ensure just that. Individual and sub-water meters allow water usage and resources to be split accordingly with each tenant - meaning everyone is paying for just the water they've used. No more, no less!

Our expertise at The Water Meter Guys extends beyond any other traditional plumber. You’ll have water meters for multiple units that use the latest technologies, ensuring you’re cutting down on unnecessary water consumption and saving money in the long term.

Benefits of Separate Metering

Implementing separate water meters for each unit offers numerous advantages:

Fair billing: Each unit owner pays only for their actual water consumption
Water conservation: Tenants are more likely to save water when directly responsible for their usage
Easy leak detection: Unusual spikes in water usage can be quickly identified
Compliance: Many local authorities now require separate metering for new developments
Increased property value: Separately metered apartments are often more attractive to potential buyers.

Lower Your Water Bills With Us Today

Our team at The Water Guys are professionals at installing water meters for apartments. One of the best benefits of installing individual or sub water meter systems is that tenants are more aware of how much water their using - and more in control of what they're paying! This helps reduce water bills across tenants and ensures you're not wasting any more water resources than necessary. At The Water Meter Guys, we offer you quality services and a competitive price to setup your new water sub meters as well as individual water meters in Brisbane & Gold Coast, so that you can lower your water consumption and save on bills!

CALL US NOW on 1300 202 962 for a quote to get your new Smart Water Meters installed for your apartment.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Are Sub Water Meters accurate?

Our individual and sub water meters are highly reliable and provide accurate information about water usage from each tenant. Water rates can sky rocket in apartment buildings, which can increase costs that you shouldn't have to pay for. We ensure that our water meters and sub meters are extremely accurate so you gain more control and clarify with your apartment complex's water usage levels.

Do apartments have individual water meters?

You might not have separate water meters for apartments, as they are usually found in a designated area on each building floor. As a tenant, you might want to speak to your body corporate about installing water systems to monitor your water usage so you can save money. Using a sub-metering system in units would be beneficial to follow council guidelines for your complex and avoid any unnecessary water billing issues in the long term.

Where would my water meter be in a flat?

How much does it cost to install a separate water meter?

Is it a legal requirement to have a water meter fitted in Queensland?

In Queensland, there are certain developments that require having a water meter fitted and installed by a professional and licensed plumber. It is illegal to have water meters fitted by anyone other than a fully licensed plumbing professional. Water meters and sub meters help more accurately monitor and review how water resources are being used in Queensland, so it is extremely important to check whether you're apartment or property requires water meters fitted. Alternatively, you can simply get in touch and one of our expert plumbers will be able to help you right away.

Experts in Water Meters

Property Developers

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Body Corporates

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Sub Meters

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Installations

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What do people say about The Water Meter Guys?

Brad from "The Water Meter Guys" was an absolute pleasure to deal with. There was more work require to complete the job that wasn’t quoted and he went over and beyond to help. Can’t recommend him enough

Jordan Malouf

Managing Director

I called The Water Meter Guys regarding a quote to install individual water meters for the Body Corp of the block of units that I managed.

Brad was extremely helpful in arranging an appointment quickly and then the quote which came in well under other quotes I had obtained. Brad was extremely professional and efficient, scheduling the times to install the meters and he was always prompt made more difficult by the different fittings in each unit.

After installation he cleaned everything up and has since been very prompt in replying when I emailed any questions to him.

I would recommend The Water Meter Guys to others.

Colleen

Brad installed our water meter to our newly subdivided property this year.

He did what he quoted on the day he said.

Great service.

Mary Verissimo

I used the water meter guys to install a new water meter on my property, Brad's service was fast, knowledgeable and pain free, I'd highly recommend the water meter guys for anyone wanting a professional hassle free job.

Ben Hudson

I am here to say big thanks for you and your team.

You did a great job which is installing two water meters for new property.

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