Free plumbing estimate template

What a plumbing estimate should include

Plumbing customers are often stressed because something is leaking or not working, which makes a clear written quote especially valuable. Include the following so there is no confusion later:

• A description of the problem and the work you will do to fix it.
• Parts and fixtures listed with the brand or model where it matters, such as the water heater size and type.
• Labor, shown as a flat price or hours at your rate.
• Disposal of the old fixture or tank, and any haul-away charge.
• Warranty on parts and workmanship, and how long the quote is valid.

Common plumbing line items

Plumbing quotes are built from a handful of repeat jobs. Save your common ones as templates in Site Ticket so each new estimate takes a minute, not twenty.

These prices are examples only. Local rates, parts costs and job conditions vary, so replace them with your own.

Handle the unknowns up front

Plumbing often reveals problems once a wall or floor is open: corroded shutoff valves, old galvanized pipe, a rotted subfloor. The estimate is the right place to set expectations.

• Say what is included and what is not, such as drywall repair or painting after access is cut.
• Note that additional repairs discovered during the work will be quoted before they are done.
• Separate emergency or after-hours rates from standard rates so the customer sees why the price is what it is.

Check local rules on permits, licensing and inspections for work like water heaters and repipes, and reflect them in your quote.

Frequently asked questions