For Builders
Submetering that keeps your build on schedule
Tidal sets accurate, code-compliant submeters that pass inspection the first time — so billing is ready the day residents get their keys.
- DFW-based · Texas only
- In-house crews — no subcontractors
- Water submetering specialists
- Licensed & insured*
- Transparent resident billing
Submeter Installation
Water submeters installed to local code for new construction and major retrofits. Our DFW crews coordinate with your plumbing trade to stay on the critical path.
- Coordinated with plumbing rough-in
- Inspection-ready documentation
- Manufacturer-warrantied hardware
Plan & Spec Review
Send us your plan set early. We review meter locations, riser diagrams, and access points so problems are caught on paper — not in the field.
- Meter placement & access guidance
- Submetering ordinance compliance
- Budget-accurate take-offs
Property Types We Serve
From garden-style apartments to high-rise condos, mixed-use, student housing, and master-planned communities — if it has units, we can meter it.
- Multifamily & build-to-rent
- Condominiums & HOAs
- Mixed-use & commercial
From blueprint to billing
Review plans
We assess your drawings and recommend the right metering approach.
Install
Our crews set meters on schedule and document every unit.
Commission
Each meter is tested, mapped to its unit, and verified online.
Hand off
Billing turns on the day residents move in — seamless from day one.
We install the meters. You keep your reserves.
No capital outlay, no special assessment, no surprise repair bills. Tidal covers installation and certification, and you pay through a simple monthly service — turning a big upfront expense into a predictable operating cost.
See if you qualifyOffer terms are illustrative — confirm eligibility and structure before launch.
No upfront cost
We install and certify the meters at zero capital cost to the property.
Reserves protected
Keep HOA reserve funds intact for the projects that actually need them.
Repairs covered
On qualifying plans, meter repairs and replacements are included.
Compliance maintained
Certification and scheduled recertification are handled for you.
Builder FAQs
Is submetering legal in my state?
Submetering is permitted in most states, though rules vary by jurisdiction and utility. We'll confirm the requirements for your specific location as part of the plan review.
When in the build should we involve you?
As early as possible — ideally at the plan/spec stage. Reviewing meter locations and riser diagrams on paper prevents costly field changes later.
How do the meters transmit reads?
Modern submeters report wirelessly to a gateway on-site, so there's no manual reading and no need to enter units after installation.
Will this hold up to inspection?
Yes. We install to local code and provide inspection-ready documentation for every unit so sign-off is straightforward.
Can billing be ready at move-in?
That's the goal. Once meters are commissioned and mapped to units, billing can switch on the day residents get their keys.
Building something? Let's spec the meters.
Send us your plans for a fast, no-obligation submetering proposal.