Water Butts Direct
Water Butts Direct concentrates on one job: helping households and businesses catch and store rainwater. It sells garden water butts, large harvesting tanks and all the stands, taps and spare parts that go with them. The company trades under GM8 Group Ltd, started in 2018, and sells mainly online with a collection point in Hitchin.
About Water Butts Direct
Sizes and styles
Water butts on the site run from 50 litres up to 1300 litres. A typical garden butt holds somewhere between 200 and 300 litres, which is a handy benchmark. Tight spots can take a slim 100-litre model, and decorative and wall-mounted designs are stocked too.
For bigger needs, harvesting tanks store up to 30,000 litres, suitable for commercial sites as well as homes. The Gutter Mate diverter and filter, an award winner, helps keep collected water clean.
Extras worth adding
A stand is not essential, but raising the butt makes it far easier to fill a watering can from the tap. Replacement taps and other spare parts are sold separately. The site also carries guides on rainwater harvesting for anyone planning a first setup.
Before you order
Orders over £100 qualify for free delivery, though large items can carry a delivery charge. Unused items can be returned within 14 days. Payment is by Visa, Mastercard or PayPal. Prepaid orders can be picked up from the Hitchin site instead. NHS and Blue Light workers get a discount, and a loyalty programme rewards repeat buyers.
Sustainability at Water Butts Direct
Supporting sustainable gardening through rainwater collection.
Water Butts Direct quick facts
| Free delivery | On orders over £100 |
|---|---|
| Delivery | UK delivery. Large items may have delivery charges. |
| Returns | 14-day return policy on unused items. |
| Click & Collect | Yes |
| Payment methods | Visa, Mastercard, PayPal |
| Loyalty scheme | Water Butts Direct Loyalty Programme |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
| Parent company | GM8 Group Ltd |
| Stores | Online only with collection point |
Water Butts Direct contact
- Website
- waterbuttsdirect.co.uk
- Phone
- 0800 688 9824
- Hours
- Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
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Water Butts Direct FAQs
What size water butt does a normal garden need?
A typical water butt holds 200 to 300 litres. Water Butts Direct stocks smaller and much larger sizes too, from 50 litres to 1300 litres.
Can an order be collected rather than delivered?
Yes. Orders paid for online can be collected from the company's site in Hitchin, which is useful for bulky butts and tanks.
How long is there to return something?
Unused items can be sent back within 14 days, so check the capacity and dimensions carefully before buying.
Who runs Water Butts Direct?
GM8 Group Ltd runs it and uses Water Butts Direct as a trading name. The business was established in June 2018 and has sold more than 100,000 units.
