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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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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. #10 of 17 best companies in 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 4 out of 5 stars

Good service BUT. …

The person who answered my phone call was very good and had time and patience to explain things to me.
The BIG down turn for me was the so called “MUSIC “ used to entertain me while I waited to be answered. I wear hearing aids and would like to know the decibel out put going into my ear. A Health and Safety issue for people who wear hearing aids ?

20 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Parking fine :(

I have walked or ran around Swinsty & Fewston reservoirs for years! On 7th July I went with my 4 month old baby and my friend and her 4 month old baby and our 2 dogs! We had to stop near the end of our walk to feed our babies! One of which had been violently sick all over! I have received a letter with a parking fine as we were late back to the car after our walk. We did pay for parking we were just late back. I am very upset that Yorkshire Water would allow this company to fine me. 2 mothers alone with their babies and dogs struggling through maternity leave!

7 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Who care in Friday evening

Is Fridey evening 25 house from my is from 4 hours like and no one from yorkshire water is ther to fix problem and them not care we from fee hours not have water , just if you call nice lady answer " sorry soon you will have water " past 3 h and same answer but water in tap - 0

18 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good service

The advisers were very helpful, polite and understanding. They dealt with the issue where they identified that my bill had shot up substantially and wanted to know if I had a leak. I had two leaks and the adviser decided to credit me back. She was very professional in dealing with the issue.

17 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The service team at Yorkshire Water is…

The service team at Yorkshire Water is absolutely First Class. I have contacted them several times, & always found them helpful, friendly, knowledgeable & caring. I wish all service providers could train their staff to the same high standards.

15 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disruptive

Woke up to slamming van doors outside the house, then they left the engine running for 30 odds minutes at 2am on a residential road. Then started calling people on speaker phone through the car. Really inconsiderate.

Also have hiked our bill loads in recent years (+50%) since a few years ago!

17 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Previous bills

Hi,
My experience with Yorkshire water customer service was great. I needed my previous year's bill and it was urgent. They emailed my previous bills as it would be late to send it by post.

16 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Leah is an asset to yorkshire water.

Leah is an asset to yorkshire water.
She is extremely helpful and honest, with excellent customer care.
I am greatful to leah and yorkshire water for their promptness, great service and hard work.we need more company like yorkshire water.

16 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Yet again we are left without water

Yet again we are left without water. A burst main in exactly the same place as the one a couple of weeks ago.
No idea when this will get resolved. No idea when the repair team commenced work, though we were told they were on site at 6 am, and a repair was expected to be completed within 4 hours! We are now over 5 hours in! Yet again we are victims of a private company who is only interested in paying dividends to their shareholders, after years of lack of investment back into the infrastructure. What a disgrace. We should never have sold our essential services off to private companies. It's not like we have any choice in the matter, or can go to another provider. What a disgrace!

16 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

‘Estimated’ billing, increased water use,HomeCare for leaks, access to meter…

I discovered YW alternate estimates and meter readings to calculate my quarterly bills and that they always underestimate twice a year (which went someway to explaining my huge bill this month!!). Because I had done my homework I knew what to ask and that, whilst Homeserve current offer sounds attractive at £1 per month per year, it increases 16-fold to over £16 per month thereafter and there is an excess. If my bill is large due to a leak, I would be better off signing up to the service, asking them to investigate a possible leak contributing to increased perceived water use, and cancelling after a year, I think. Took quite a bit of brain work to get to this point!! Martin’s Money Saving Expert may well have already shared this/I could be completely wrong 😂 PS also learned I can submit quarterly readings to avoid estimated bill, but only if my meter is accessible (worried mine might be cemented under manhole on driveway so good luck to anyone who has just resined!!!).

16 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customers Reference

Actually I called concerning my Customer Reference, I love the way the Customer service attendant to me and how he explained well to me. It was so satisfying. But I need to also complain about not picking calls earlier. Thanks

15 July 2026
Unprompted review

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