You just diagnosed the problem. Now the homeowner wants a number. Water heaters, re-pipes, fixture swaps, drain cleaning — your line items are already loaded. Give them a professional estimate before they call the next plumber.
Water heaters, PEX runs, faucets, P-traps, drain cleaning — the stuff you actually stock on the truck. Adjust prices to match your supplier and markup.
Stop losing jobs to the guy who just happened to email his quote faster.
Plumbing is one of the few trades where emergency dispatching can make or break your business. Your software needs to work on your phone, in poor lighting, in a crawl space.
Parts inventory management is a real challenge for plumbing companies. Most service plumbers stock their van with common fittings worth $2,000 to $5,000. Knowing what is on the truck and pricing it accurately into estimates prevents profit-killing scenarios.
Warranty tracking is another pain point unique to plumbing. Water heaters come with 6-year, 10-year, and 12-year warranties. Keeping track of what was installed when saves time on callbacks.
Plumbing estimates also need to account for the unknown. You rarely know the full scope until you open up a wall or camera a sewer line. Building contingency language into your estimates protects you from scope creep.
| Job Type | Typical Price Range | Key Line Items |
|---|---|---|
| Water Heater Replacement (50 gal) | $800 - $1,800 | Water heater, fittings, expansion tank |
| Drain Cleaning | $150 - $400 | Service call, snake or hydro-jet |
| Faucet Replacement | $200 - $500 | Faucet, supply lines, shut-off valves |
| Toilet Replacement | $300 - $700 | Toilet, wax ring, supply line, labor |
| Sewer Line Repair | $3,000 - $10,000 | Excavation, pipe, fittings, backfill |
| Whole-House Repipe | $4,000 - $10,000 | PEX pipe, fittings, manifold, drywall repair |
| Garbage Disposal Install | $200 - $500 | Disposal unit, mounting kit, electrical |
| Sump Pump Replacement | $400 - $1,200 | Pump, check valve, discharge pipe |
Select plumbing as your trade and BidOrca pre-loads your price book with water heaters, PEX pipe, fittings, faucets, toilets, drain cleaning, and common service items. On your next service call, snap a photo, describe the problem and solution, and BidOrca generates a full estimate. Send it before you leave the driveway.
Free plan. No credit card. No catch. Set up between jobs — it takes about 2 minutes.
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