Installing submeters on any property is a benefit to both the landlord and the tenants. For the landlord, it offers a complete management system for water use, billing, and payments when the installation company also provides these management services.
Tenants will be able to more effectively manage their water use with individual metering. This can assist tenants in developing a budget for their monthly water bill, in practicing water conservation steps as well as in avoiding the need to share the cost for heavy water users in the building.
Finding a company to install water meters on the property and provide data management and billing services is a critical first step. Some companies are local and have limited expertise in this area, while other companies offer their services nationally and have years in providing services to all types of non-municipal customers.
Consider Experience
For a large or small building, it will be important to choose the most experienced company to install water meters. These companies will have their own crews of installers who specialize in submetering installation projects.
These professionals will develop a plan and a schedule to install water meters in the building, allowing the landlord and tenants to understand the scope of the project. They also have the expertise to be able to deal with complex situations or challenges that may come up on the job.
Review Services
Using the same company for billing and data management that handled the installation of submeters in a building is always a plus. This allows the landlord or property manager to work with one company, making it easy to add accounts, change accounts and effectively manage customer billing and payments.
Additionally, these companies can provide insight for the landlord or property manager in understanding water usage patterns, detecting any unusual types of water use and even in monitoring and maintaining water quality throughout the building.
