Bristol Water Reviews 

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No water. Spent 30 minutes trying to talk to someone. The line that eventually works was helpfully terminating calls after a recorded message, but no indication of whether the line was closed or just... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Tested water quality. Had the drinking water quality tested and the results are literally sickening. This company state they provide “fresh, clean drinking water” I beg to differ. The... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As an 81 year old with osteoarthritis, I had trouble turning water off to replace dripping taps. After two phone calls, a young man, think his name was Alex arrived from Bristol Water and was so poli... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bristol Water identified a leak at our water meter. They raised a task to rectify the issue which was completed within 2 weeks. Within a further two weeks, Bristol Water had taken another reading to a... See more

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  1. Water Utility Company

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Bristol Water has supplied drinking water for over 167 years, always striving to provide high quality services and value for money. We serve a population of 1.1 million customers in an area of 1,000 square miles. Our area of supply area covers Bristol along with Thornbury and Tetbury in the north to Street and Glastonbury in the south, from Weston -Super Mare in the west to Frome in the east. Wessex Water provide sewerage services in much of our area.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you …

spoke to a very helpful customer service assistant today , I think her name was Farrah, she was polite , friendly and extremely helpful. Very quickly she sorted out my two queries. I am extremely grateful to talk to a real person and was not put on hold for long lengths of time . They answered my call in less than 5 minutes. Thank you thank you thank you

July 26, 2023
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Reply from Bristol Water

Hi 😊 Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Farrah will be really pleased to read your kind words. I am so glad we were able to help you with your queries so efficiently, providing our customers the best service is very important to us! Please contact us if you need any further help. Emily

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My telephone query was answered quickly…

My telephone query was answered quickly with a update on waiting time which was very short. My query was answered by Shelly who was helpful and friendly.

July 25, 2023
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Reply from Bristol Water

Hiya Anne, thank you for your leaving us your kind review. I'm pleased to hear our helpful Shelly was able to assist with your query quickly. We are always ready to answer the phones as our average wait times are only around 30 seconds! Please feel free to contact us again if you ever have any questions. Abi :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Big water leak fixed promptly

Big water leak outside our home due to a damaged pipe. Turned up the same day and resolved the matter promptly, despite the road having to be dug up. Overall great service.

March 14, 2023
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Reply from Bristol Water

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review and I am so pleased you received such great service from our engineers and the leak was resolved so quickly. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us again with any billing or operational enquiries and we will always be happy to help. Laurie 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Flawless customer support by human beings

I always get a rapid and useful response from a UK based human being. The latest episode was when I had to close my late mother's account. My phone call was answered immediately and the whole process dealt with quickly and efficiently. Previously we had a problem with a water leak. This was not a Bristol Water fault or responsibility. Nevertheless we received prompt and helpful support.
Other utilities could learn a lot from Bristol Water.

July 17, 2023
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Reply from Bristol Water

Good afternoon and thank you for leaving your kind review. I am so sorry to hear your sad news and I am really pleased we were able to help you as efficiently as possible through this difficult time. Please know that we are always here to help with anything else you may need in the future. Laurie 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Liam was a real star

Liam answered immediately, which is practically unheard of in my experience, and was extremely personable and helpful. This made all the difference to me as I was braced for a potentially difficult conversation and/or some bad news. Liam demonstrated empathy and professionalism and gave exemplary customer service.

July 13, 2023
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Reply from Bristol Water

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. I have passed your comments onto Liam who was so pleased to hear his service has made such an impact on you. Please don't hesitate to get back in touch with us again should you need to, we are here to help! Leanne :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you

After trying to set up my gas and electricity in my home which was an awful experience. Speaking to the lovely lady at Bristol Water made my day. If only everything was this easy in this day and age. Thank you fantastic service.

July 11, 2023
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Reply from Bristol Water

Hi Kim, thank you for taking the time to leave your kind review. I am so pleased to hear you found our service fantastic and everything so easy. Please don’t hesitate to reach out in the future if you need any further help. Tania :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

Was greeted by a lovely lady customer service rep this morning as we were arranging an account for our new property in Weston. It's really nice to know that customer service is still alive depending on the company you deal with. Bristol water keep up the good work it makes a world of difference.

June 27, 2023
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Reply from Bristol Water

Hello, thanks for leaving us a review! I'm so happy you were pleased with the service you received when setting up a new account and I hope you enjoy your new home :) Please don't hesitate to contact us again if you need any further assistance. John

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My main drains had blocked and I had…

My main drains had blocked and I had spent a hot afternoon trying to clear them myself. I phoned Will at Bristol Water at 530 PM assuming next day attendance. Will was very helpful, I was quickly phoned back and told help was on its way that evening. Toby then turned up and quickly assessed the issues. He spent over 2 hours clearing the blockage and he then cleared all the scale from my own and adjacent drains. He was professional and explained the work to us as he progressed. On completion all areas were disinfected and the drains were working as new. Many thanks to Toby and your staff.

June 19, 2023
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Reply from Bristol Water

Hi John, thanks for leaving us a review. Will and Toby are so pleased to read your comments and to know they were able to help you quickly and professionally. Please contact us again if we can be of any further assistance. John

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bottled water for the vulnerable - Ben was so helpful

A few hours ago received a text and an email that the local water pumping station had stopped working due to an electrical issue. Since then have only had very low water pressure (eg over a minute to fill a pint glass).

Lovely chap called Ben (District Inspector) just arrived with a big pack of large bottles of drinking water - we're all unable to lift things that heavy (various disabilities) so he offered to carry the bottles of water into the kitchen for us. Many thanks, much appreciated.

Couldn't work out how I could write a google review for Bristol Water, so written here on TrustPilot instead.

Ben's boss - please pass on our appreciation.

June 18, 2023
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Reply from Bristol Water

Good morning. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! I have passed your lovely comments onto Ben's manager who was pleased to hear we were able to help you out during the small local emergency and I will make sure your appreciation gets passed directly onto Ben also. Please let us know if you need anything else in the future and we will be happy to help! Leanne :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have never known customer service…

I have never known customer service like it. Every person I have ever spoken to from Bristol water are an absolute pleasure to speak with. Keep up the good work employing these lovely people!!!

June 8, 2023
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Reply from Bristol Water

Thank you for leaving your very kind review! I am so pleased you have had such a wonderful experience each time you have spoken with us. Please continue to reach out when needed and we will be more than happy to help. Laurie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Catherina was extremely happy and very…

Catherina was extremely happy and very supportive in answering a query about my bill Well done Bristol Water for employing such a cheerful pleasant person customers service for other firms need to take an example from your firm when dealing with customers
Thank you
Doreen Major- Eyre

May 16, 2023
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Reply from Bristol Water

Hi Doreen, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. Catherina is really pleased to read that you found her to be supportive and so cheerful. We strive to give the very best customer service. Please do contact us again if we can be of any further assistance. John

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing service on the phone

I just rang to sort out a meter reading and final bill. Amazing service. Phone answered promptly by Hannah, who sorted things out in a couple of minutes. Less time than I would have spent with other companies negotiating the menu options.
Not the first time I have been impressed by their service and their great team. What a shame banks and other utilities can't do so well!

April 19, 2023
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Reply from Bristol Water

Hi Philip, thank you for leaving us your review. I'm really pleased to read you have been impressed with our service and I am glad Hannah was able to help you so quickly. Please don’t hesitate to contact us again should you have any further queries and we will be happy to help. Laurie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top tier customer service !!

Top tier customer service !! Ollie was amazing !!

March 21, 2023
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Reply from Bristol Water

Hi Casey, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. Ollie is so pleased to read your comments and know that he provided you with excellent customer service. Please don't hesitate to contact us again if you have any further queries. John 

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Accommodating

Rang bristol water today spoken to a guy called Alex
To query about a water meter
He was very accommodating of my needs
Polite and friendly

March 14, 2023
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Reply from Bristol Water

Good morning and thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. I'm really pleased to hear that we were polite and friendly when you contacted us and that we were able to accommodate your needs. I will ensure your comments are passed on to Alex, and if there is any more support or advise we can offer around water metering, please don't hesitate to get back in touch with us. Sarah.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rang and immediately my call was…

Rang and immediately my call was answered by Karen
(not an answering machine ie: press 1 etc)
Karen was really helpful.

March 10, 2023
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Reply from Bristol Water

Hi Chris, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. Karen is so happy to read your comments and that she was able to assist you. We understand how helpful it can be for customers to speak to an actual person. Please don't hesitate to contact us again of you have any further queries. John.  

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The customer service I got today was amazing

The customer service I got today was absolutely amazing. Thank you Jordon (4644) for solving my problem so quickly! Such a nice and pleasant talk I had as well as help!

February 9, 2023
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Reply from Bristol Water

Hi Anna, thank you for leaving a review and I know Jordan is really pleased to read your comments. I am so happy that we helped you speedily and courteously. We try hard to ensure that all customers are dealt with thoughtfully and pleasantly. Please contact us again if you need any more assistance. John    

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good Customer Sevice

Always prompt polite and professional.
Helpful friendly staff, this is not just one off.
I have dealt with several different properties over the past few years and they are with out exception always good.

January 27, 2023
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Reply from Bristol Water

Thank you for your lovely comments :) We always appreciate feedback from our customers and I'm so pleased we were able to provide you with great service again! If you need any further help, please don't hesitate to contact us. - John

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Reported a burst water main outside of house

Reported a burst water main outside of my house at 0845hrs this morning. Engineer arrived 1 hour later and located the leak and advised he would get a team out to carry out the repair as soon as possible. 2 hours later Craig and Dai arrived and got on with the job of digging the pavement up to locate the leak and carry out the repair. I was very impressed at how hard Craig and Dai worked whilst at all times complying with health and safety regulations.

January 25, 2023
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Reply from Bristol Water

Hi there, thanks for your review. I am pleased to hear our team were able to respond quickly to the leak outside your property. I will ensure your comments are passed on 😊 Sammie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sarah neilson excellent!!

Sarah neilson talked me through seeing up my new water rates etc she was friendly polite and a pleasure to deal with and very informative!
Excellent customer service!!!
Thank you so much

January 23, 2023
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Reply from Bristol Water

Hi, thanks for leaving your kind review. I am pleased to hear we could make the setting up of your account as smooth as possible 😊 If you need anything else, please do come back to us.
Sammie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really good customer service provided…

Really good customer service provided by Karen when I rang up today. Very knowledgeable, friendly and upbeat. Answered all my questions in a professional way and solved my problem.

January 13, 2023
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Reply from Bristol Water

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and I'm sure Karen will be really pleased to read your review! Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any further questions. John

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