Watersavers

What Watersavers does

Watersavers Ltd is a UK-based manufacturer of water and energy conservation products, founded in 1985 and operating as a 100% owned subsidiary of Daro Group Ltd from its headquarters in Sudbury, Suffolk. The company designs and builds water leak detection systems (WLDS mk3 series), PIR-based urinal flush controls (Autosave range), timed discharge valves for Legionella prevention (TDV series), pulsed water meters, and solenoid shut-off valves, with Danfoss supplied valve components integrated across the product line. Technology is rooted in conventional control engineering: flow rate and pressure monitoring, infrared occupancy detection, solenoid actuation, and programmable timing, with WRAS, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 certifications supporting regulatory compliance and BREEAM credit eligibility.

The company sells primarily through a direct e-commerce shop with next-day UK delivery, supplemented by distributor and wholesale channels serving the building services industry. Target customers are specification-driven: design-stage consultants, main contractors, MEP contractors, plumbing and heating engineers, facilities management companies, and distributors. Pricing is unit-based, ranging from £4.50 for DIN connectors to £815.50 for flagship leak detection systems, with no subscription or recurring software revenue component. The business is privately held, UK-only, and reports 1-10 employees, with non-engineering functions (marketing, finance, QHSE, procurement) shared across the Daro Group entity.

Name

Watersavers

Legal name

Watersavers Ltd

Website

https://watersavers.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Watersavers is a UK manufacturer of water leak detection systems, PIR urinal flush controls, solenoid valves, and timed discharge valves, supplying building services consultants, MEP contractors, distributors, and facilities management companies via e-commerce and wholesale channels since 1985.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Conservation Equipment

NAICS

Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)

SIC

Totalizing Fluid Meters & Counting Devices (3824), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

Monitoring & Control (Dosing Systems, Remote Monitoring, Sensors) (BPABAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Domestic Hot & Cold Water System Hygiene (Potable Water) (BPABAJAD), Disinfection & Remedial Works (Chlorination, Thermal, Shock Treatments) (BPABAJAF), Water Filtration, Treatment & Softening Plumbing Products (IMADALAK)

Keywords

• Water leak detection
• Urinal flush controls
• Solenoid shut-off valves
• Water conservation equipment
• Legionella prevention valves

Headquarters

HQ city

Sudbury

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Direct sales of physical water conservation products including leak detection systems, urinal flush controls, solenoid valves, pulsed water meters, and accessories. One-time purchase model with products sold at various price points.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Watersavers designs, manufactures and sells water leak detection systems (WLDS mk3 series), PIR-based urinal flush controls (Autosave range), WRAS-approved solenoid shut-off valves (Danfoss), pulsed water meters, and timed discharge valves for water conservation and Legionella prevention. Products are sold via its own UK e-commerce shop and through distributors and wholesalers to the building services, plumbing and facilities management trades.

Product overview

Watersavers is a UK-based manufacturer of water conservation products, offering a portfolio of leak detection systems, urinal flush controls, solenoid valves, water meters, and timing/dosing controls. The core product lines include the WLDS water leak detection systems (mk3 versions), the Autosave urinal flushing control range (mains, battery, and remote variants with PIR sensors), Timed Discharge Valves (TDV series) for legionella prevention through regular water dosing, and Danfoss solenoid shut off valves for automated water flow control. These products are designed to work together as an integrated water management system, with PIR sensors triggering solenoid valves, leak detection systems protecting against water damage, and timed controls ensuring water quality and conservation. The company also offers accessories including DIN connectors, sounder beacons for alarm notification, testing wands, and mounting hardware. All products are available through the online shop with next-day delivery from their Suffolk headquarters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Solenoid Shut Off Water Valves Electrically operated WRAS-approved solenoid valves for remotely switching water flow on or off in response to signals from switches, timers, or PIR sensors, available in sizes from 1/2" to 2" BSP.
• Danfoss Solenoid Shut Off Water Valves WRAS-approved, pilot-operated brass solenoid shut-off valves supplied by Danfoss for incorporation into Watersavers water conservation systems.
• Timed Discharge Valve - Mains Powered (TDV-M) Mains-powered timed discharge valve that opens a solenoid valve at fixed intervals to dose a preset volume of water to minimise stagnation and prevent Legionella, including an SVM-15 1/2" WRAS approved solenoid valve, with timing ranges from 1 to 9 hours.
• Timed Discharge Valve - Battery Powered (TDV-B) Battery-powered timed discharge valve for dosing preset water volumes at regular intervals where mains power is not available.
• Autosave Urinal Flush Control - Remote (UFC-REMOTE) 230V AC mains operated 15mm timed urinal flushing control with a separate PIR sensor, featuring fail-safe valve, programmable flush delay, 12 or 24 hour hygiene flush, claimed up to 80% water bill savings, and 6-12 month payback.
• Autosave Urinal Flush Control - Mains (UFC-M) Mains-powered urinal flushing control with PIR occupancy sensor for water-efficient urinal operation.
• Autosave Urinal Flush Control - Battery (UFC-B) Battery-powered urinal flushing control with PIR sensor for water-efficient urinal operation in installations without mains power.
• WLDS-20 mk3 Major Water Leak Detection System Major water leak detection system for commercial and industrial applications using flow rate and pressure monitoring to identify and shut off water flow in the event of a leak.
• WLDS-10 mk3 Water Leak Detection System Water leak detection system for detecting leaks in water supply systems and triggering automatic shut-off via solenoid valves.
• Recessed Ceiling PIR Switch Recessed ceiling-mounted PIR occupancy switch that turns on water, lighting, heating, ventilation or air-conditioning loads when occupancy is detected and switches them off when the area is vacated.
• Pulsed Water Meters - Cold Water MID-approved pulsed cold water meters with pulse output for integration with building management and leak detection monitoring systems.
• Pulsed Water Meters - Hot Water Pulsed hot water meters with pulse output for integration with building management and leak detection monitoring systems.
• Pulsed Water Meters - Flanged Flanged pulsed water meters for larger pipe diameters with pulse output for integration with building management and leak detection monitoring systems.
• Timer-77 Digital 7-Day On/Off Water Control Digital 7-day timer for scheduled on/off control of water systems such as solenoid valves and timed discharge valves.
• WT-100 Water Timer Water timer for controlling the timing of water supply to plumbing fixtures and equipment.
• AutoLitre Digital Dosing Control Digital dosing control system for precise dosing of measured liquid volumes in water and process applications.
• Auto Water Shut-Off Kit Automatic water shut-off valve kit providing integrated leak detection and shut-off capability for water protection systems.
• Sounder Beacon (SB-100) IP66/IP45 rated visual strobe light alarm with 32 user-selectable tones and three volume levels, working in conjunction with the Watersavers leak detection range, operating from -20 to +70 degrees C.

Quantifiable outcome

• Save up to 80% on metered water bills
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DanfosscoreTechnology or IntegrationDanfoss supplies solenoid shut off valves that Watersavers incorporates into their water conservation product range. Danfoss 230 VAC solenoid valves are used for turning water supply on/off in response to electrical signals, featuring Normally Closed fail-safe operation and WRAS approval. Available in sizes from ½" to 2" BSP female thread.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Grohe: Major European sanitary fittings and water-management brand including electronic urinal controls and water-saving technology. Competes with Watersavers on commercial water-saving installations in the UK market.
• Reliance Valves (Reliance Worldwide): Global manufacturer of plumbing valves, water control, and leak-prevention products. Comparable product mix in solenoid and water control valves, with much larger geographic and category footprint than Watersavers.
• Sloan Valve Company: Major US-based manufacturer of commercial plumbing systems including flushometers, urinal controls, and sensor-activated water management. Overlaps with Watersavers on sensor-activated urinal controls and broader commercial water-conservation category.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Large incumbent in building management systems including water leak detection and monitoring solutions for commercial facilities. Overlaps with Watersavers' WLDS leak detection range but as part of a much wider BMS portfolio.
• Fluidmaster: Global manufacturer of toilet valves, fill valves, and water management components for commercial and residential plumbing. Comparable in fluid-control and water-saving product category but operates at much greater scale and breadth.
• Ideal Standard: UK/European bathroom and water-efficiency brand offering commercial urinal and washroom solutions. Competes with Watersavers' urinal controls and broader water-efficiency offering in commercial buildings.

Emerging players

• Cistermiser (Infra Red / Eco Save line) — alternative UK urinal-control maker: 'EcoFlush Controls': UK specialist in PIR urinal flushing controls and water-saving washroom solutions. Direct overlap with Watersavers' Autosave urinal product family at the contractor and facilities management buyer level.

Direct peers

• Dart Valley Systems: UK manufacturer of water and energy-saving products including urinal controls and water management systems. Closely overlaps with Watersavers on PIR urinal flushing controls and serves the same consultants, contractors, and FM buyers in the UK.
• Cistermiser: UK-based manufacturer of urinal flushing controls, water management, and washroom water-saving products. Directly comparable product lines include PIR urinal controls and water management solutions competing with Watersavers' Autosave range in the same UK building services channel.

Others

• Danfoss: Supplier of the solenoid valves Watersavers integrates into its products. Relevant as a strategic technology/integration partner and adjacent water-control hardware provider rather than a direct competitor in urinal and leak-detection finished products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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