Old rates
Same rate for three years.
Auto-renewals quietly add cost.
Cut utility costs by up to 34%.
We audit your current contracts, find the overcharges, renegotiate on your behalf, and manage everything going forward. Gas, electricity, water and waste handled.
Up to 34% waste bills
Up to 27% gas & electricity
Up to 24% water bills
Our Services
Every utility. One trusted partner.
Choose the area you want reviewed first, or let us look across the whole utility setup and highlight the biggest opportunities.
Up to 27%
gas saving
Up to 27%
electricity saving
Up to 24%
water saving
Up to 34%
waste saving
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payment costs
Ready to find out how much you could save?
Free review. No obligation.
Case Studies
Proven results. Real numbers.
Sound Familiar?
Utility problems are easier to spot when they are laid out clearly.
Common signs that costs, contracts or supplier admin need a proper review.
We find the overcharges. We fix them. You keep the savings.
We check bills, contracts and renewal dates.
Billing errors
A £4,000 discrepancy still unresolved.
Errors drain finance time.
Multiple sites
Seven sites, seven renewal dates.
Missed dates and messy reporting.
Inherited contracts
Paying for a contract we did not set up.
Legacy agreements sit unnoticed.
Price increases
A 40% increase and no warning.
Often spotted too late.
Admin burden
Two days a month on utilities.
Supplier admin steals time.
Why Clients Stay
Clients stay because the detail is handled before it becomes a problem.
We have been doing this since 2012. We know where commercial utility costs go wrong, and we have the supplier relationships to fix them quickly.
We find overcharges first
Free review before anything progresses.
No bad-rate rollovers
Renewal dates tracked before deadlines hit.
One clearer view
Gas, electricity, water and waste kept organised.
A named person
Direct support from someone who knows your account.
Industry experience
16+ years
across utility and waste
Typical timeline
4 weeks
from review to saving
How It Works
Four steps. Most clients save within 30 days.
Designed to keep the work off your desk.
01
Free Review
We check your contracts, spend and usage.
Timeline
24-48 hours
02
Tailored Proposal
You get clear options and next steps.
Timeline
2-3 days
03
We Handle the Switch
We manage supplier admin and paperwork.
Timeline
2-4 weeks
04
Ongoing Support
Renewals and supplier issues stay monitored.
Timeline
Always on
Client Feedback
What they actually said.
"Mark was fantastic. He sorted the issues, saved a substantial amount of money and kept us up to speed at every turn."
"Mark helped our club secure financial stability, saving us more than £18,000 over the next two years."
Who We Are
Not your typical utility management company.
Utility 1 simplifies complex challenges across commercial utilities, waste, water, energy and related services. We cut through confusing contracts and supplier processes to find savings, streamline services and give you peace of mind.
Led by Mark Higgins, with more than 16 years in the utility and waste industries, we offer direct expert support before, during and after your contracts are agreed.
"Most businesses do not need another sales pitch. They need someone to check the contract, challenge the bill and make the supplier answer properly."
Straight talk
Things we won't do.
Baked into how we operate. Not a marketing claim.
We won't recommend a supplier we earn more commission from over a better deal for you.
Every recommendation is the lowest cost option that meets your requirements. Full stop.
We won't put you through a call centre when something goes wrong.
You get a named account manager's direct number. Same person, every time.
We won't hide our commission in the contract small print.
Our fee structure is disclosed upfront before you sign anything.
Insights & Updates
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Sustainability
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How better waste control can improve the bottom line.
Free Review
Get a clear view of where you can save.
Share a few details and we will review your current utility setup, highlight the biggest opportunities, and explain the next steps clearly.
What you get
A practical free review with clear recommendations.
01
Current setup checked Rates, suppliers, renewal dates, billing issues and contract terms.
02
Savings identified Opportunities across gas, electricity, water and waste collections.
03
Next steps agreed No pressure, no jargon, and nothing progresses without your approval.