Retail Submetering made simple

Water Submeters for Retail & Commercial Properties

Accurately Track Water Use Without Disrupting Tenants

Submetering for retail and commercial spaces. Get tenant-level visibility, protect your NOI, and simplify CAM recovery with non-invasive installs and real-time usage data.

Apartment community
95%+

water costs recovered

5 min

typical install, zip ties only

No Wi-Fi
24/7 leak alerts

before the damage bill

Built for Owners

Key Benefits for Retail & Commercial

We're built to solve owner headaches, not create them.

No Pipe Cutting Non-Invasive Install

Clamp-on design requires no plumbing or tenant disruption.

Monitor by Unit

Track consumption by suite, tenant, or meter zone.

Leak Alerts - even in Low-Traffic Areas

Detect costly leaks early, even behind walls or in basements.

Seamless Billing Integration

Easily export data to billing systems or accounting platforms.

No Wi-Fi or Power Needed

Battery + cellular keeps data flowing in any environment.

Scales to any portfolio

Whether you manage one building or fifty, view and bill every single unit from one simple, unified dashboard.

The SimpleSUB Difference

Why Retail & Commercial Property Owners Trust SimpleSUB

In multi-tenant retail, NNN, and mixed-use buildings, water is hard to manage when costs are shared. If you cannot see usage by space, disputes drag on, leaks hide in underused units, and retrofits feel like a non-starter.

Eliminate disputes from shared water costs.

When everyone shares one bill, everyone argues about it. SimpleSUB gives you clear, tenant-level usage so charges are based on data, not assumptions.

See who is overusing (without guessing).

You cannot manage what you cannot measure. SimpleSUB shows usage patterns by tenant so you can identify overuse and address it early.

Catch leaks in underused spaces.

Vacant or low-traffic units can leak for weeks without anyone noticing. SimpleSUB helps you spot abnormal usage fast so you can prevent damage and avoid surprise bills.

Make billing and reporting simple.

Bill tenants by their own usage, support CAM chargebacks fairly, meet sustainability reporting needs, and protect against leak-related losses (without expensive, disruptive retrofits).

Submetered apartment community
How It Works

Submeters That Install in Minutes

SimpleSUB Water clamp-on water submeters are the only non-invasive, cell-connected, battery-powered water meter with a patented design and industry-leading 100% accuracy within ±5%.

Clamp-on meter

Clamp it On

Over the pipe in about five minutes — no cutting, no plumber.

SimpleSUB dashboard

Monitor & Alert

Cellular the moment it powers up. Leaks flagged 24/7.

Water bill in the SimpleSUB app

Bill Fairly

Unit-level usage allocated straight onto the utility bill.

SimpleSUB meters on copper pipe
Proven at Scale

The #1 choice for retail & commercial property owners.

Leads to Fewer Disputes

Reduce legal and billing disputes by charging based on actual usage, not estimates or arguments.

Instant Leak Alerts

Get leak alerts immediately so issues are handled before they become property damage, tenant conflict, or surprise water bills.

Perfect for Triple Net and Mixed-Use

A strong fit for retail strips and plazas, restaurant spaces with high water use, and industrial units that need better utility visibility.

Customer Stories

Real Properties. Real Savings.

From 5 units to 5,000, owners trust SimpleSUB to take control of water costs. Real results from real property owners — saving money, stopping leaks, and billing accurately without retrofits.

"SimpleSUB Water was the perfect solution for our needs. From installation to completion, the team was incredible. What could have been a daunting, major project turned out to be so easy thanks to their support. It's truly a 'set it and forget it' solution!"

Bart W.
Bart W.
HOA Board Member
★★★★★

"There is huge cost savings in not only labor during installation, but also in metering water usage and identifying leaks. Feature-light and benefit-heavy — a breeze to use while delivering powerful results."

Bob L.
Bob L.
Water Conservation Consultant
★★★★★

"We were quoted $50,000 for a plumber to install inline meters. SimpleSUB cost a fraction of that — under $400 per unit with a small monthly subscription — same accurate data, much less hassle."

Luis O.
Luis O.
Commercial Property Manager
★★★★★
Bart W.
Bart W. | HOA Board
"Set it and forget it."
Bob L.
Bob L. | Consultant
"Huge cost savings."
Luis O.
Luis O. | Commercial PM
"A fraction of $50,000."
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