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6,476
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Considering 3,205 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company, noting exceptional care and positive communication throughout their phone interactions. Customers frequently praise the helpful, polite, and professional staff who listen carefully and resolve billing or account service queries efficiently. People also appreciate the clear explanations, patience, and supportive guidance provided during calls, making the overall user experience smooth. Though some customers experienced long wait times on hold or felt deeply dissatisfied with inadequate complaints handling procedures. Some reviewers also noted frustrating difficulties regarding disputed property responsibilities and unexpected maintenance work arriving without any proper advance notice.

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Customer service

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Service

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I called due to the high price quoted for the next coming year. I outlined the circumstances to Chelsea (customer service). As a result Chelsea was able to access my account, give feedback on my o... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The wait music is great. 🎶 The staff are always helpful, friendly and personable. Everything is dealt with efficiently and effectively in a very pleasant manner. It’s a pleasure phoning Yorkshire W... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Probably the best customer service I had in 50 years. I had outstanding payments over the years, the advisor set up a payment plan , making it easier for me to pay all bills .Yorkshire water decide... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The lady answered my query about dad's bill, set up a direct debit for him, put him on a priority list and put my name on his account (I have LPA). Dad has dementia and needs help paying his bills. Th... See more


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  1. Water Utility Company

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We’re Yorkshire Water. The people trusted to take care of Yorkshire’s most valuable natural resource. On the surface, we manage and look after the region’s water, coast and countryside. But our work means much more than just providing essential services to over 5 million customers in the region. We’re an integral part of Yorkshire life and millions of people who live and work here rely upon us, every single day. Our vision is to create a thriving Yorkshire, which is right for customers and right for the environment. Over the next five years, from 2025-2030, we are investing £8.3 billion to improve performance and ensure we deliver for our customers and the environment. It is our largest ever environmental investment, which will provide benefits for decades to come and help Yorkshire’s economy by supporting up to 10,000 jobs. Our plan supports the changes we need to provide safe, clean, great tasting water; deliver value for money to our customers; build and operate efficient infrastructure; reduce pollution; improve river quality and reduce carbon emissions.

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Our Priority Register
Do you, or someone you know, need a little extra help? We want to make sure everyone is happy and safe, and we have lots of ways to help make that happen - we just need you to sign up to them. It's quick and free -visit our website at yorkshirewater.com to join today.
Moving home?
We know moving home can be stressful. Our online forms are the quickest and easiest way to tell us when you're making a change. We’ll even accurately estimate your meter readings to save you the hassle. Head over to yorkshirewater.com, tell us the details, and we'll take care of everything else.
Pay your bill
Our payment options make it easy. Choose the one that's best for you, whether that's direct debit, secure card payment, over the phone or something else. Head over to our website to browse your options.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Shahid at Yorkshire Water is a gem.

I can’t thank Shahid of Yorkshire Water enough for his support and advice today. Lovely man he’s patiently took me through the website ( I’m rubbish at IT) explaining in detail what I needed to know and do. Shahid provided Absolutely Excellent service. Very appreciative of his support and kindness. Many thanks

24 July 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I rang as my bill suddenly doubled in…

I rang as my bill suddenly doubled in price, no way could I afford the extra in the middle of the financial year just like that, spoke with a supervisor after going round in circles with a rep. The supervisor understood eight away and gave me somethings to do and ring back two weeks later. Followed his directions and on ringing back all was great found the issue and boom it was solved

24 July 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very professional.

I had unintentionally defaulted on my payment plan due to being in hospital for 9 weeks. I was worried about paying a very large bill I couldnt cover. I was pleasently surprised when I was able to restart my payment plan at a new monthly amount I could afford, and set up a standing order to pay it. The customer service was very pleasent to talk to and conducted the call very proffessionally.

23 July 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

You will lose the will to live waiting on hold.

Having lost water supply earlier today I rang and waited 40 minutes to report the fault, around 5 hours later I rang for an update, and waited another 40 minutes to be told my supply pipe was damaged on the opposite side of the road and it was my responsibility. I did a search because I didn't agree with this :
"Yorkshire Water's responsibility ends at your property boundary (where your land meets the public pavement or road), including the communication pipe." not on the opposite side of the road.
When I asked if I'd be compensated they just laughed ,and they told me I was free to go and pay someone else because it wasn't their responsibility!
If you have a complaint you have to ring the same number and wait another 40 minutes

21 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

YORKSHIRE WATER ARE CROOKS

Hands down worst customer service EVER!
TERRIBLE COMPLAINTS HANDLING SERVICE.
Zero accountability for rude passive aggressive staff and brushed over / ignored in final response letter.
Shahnaz Hussain - Head of Customer Services.. you should be ashamed and embarrassed.. Sending final response letters without even contacting me as a customer. You did not even follow your own internal process of stage 1 and stage 2!
ZERO ACCOUNTABILITY

21 July 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

Rang with a billing query. My call was answered promptly, I spoke with Danny who was extremely helpful and sorted out my query in a friendly, professional manner. Rang me back when he said he would and sorted out my new direct debit.

21 July 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Yorkshire water , top notch customer care.…

Yorkshire water has come on in leaps and bounds. They listen and make sure that everything is done properly and are patient and very helpfull. They treat one with respect and kindness. They are an excellent example of customer help and customer care. Way to go Yorkshire water😁

20 July 2026
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