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Plumbing estimate template
A clear plumbing estimate says what you will do, how much of it, and what it costs, so the customer can say yes without a phone call. Use the example below as a starting point. You can copy it, or build and send it from GetProSpace in a few minutes.
Example: water heater replacement
Lines marked optional are add-ons the customer can choose, and they are not in the total until chosen.
| Item | Quantity | Price each | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remove and haul away the old water heater | 1 | — | $150 |
| Tankless water heater, installed | 1 | — | $1,400 |
| Shut-off valves and fittings | 1 | — | $85 |
| Gas line and venting work Optional | 1 | — | $420 |
| Expansion tank Optional | 1 | — | $180 |
| Total | $1,635 | ||
These numbers are only an example to show the layout. They are not a price list and not advice on what to charge. Use your own costs and your local rates.
What to put in a plumbing estimate
- The make and model you will install, and the one you are removing
- Parts and labor shown separately or as one clear price
- Permit and inspection costs, if your area requires them
- Haul-away of the old unit
- What is not included, such as drywall repair or electrical work
- How long the price is good for, since parts prices change
Mistakes that cost plumbers money
- Quoting a repair when the real problem needs a replacement, with no written approval of the new price
- Not photographing the old unit and its connections
- Leaving out the permit cost
- No warranty paperwork with the serial number
Send it from GetProSpace
In GetProSpace you build the estimate from lines like these, with packages and optional add-ons, and add your logo, license number and contact details. You send it by text from your business line or by email. The customer opens a link, chooses their options and accepts it online, with no account. You get a PDF as well.
When it is accepted, you can bill the deposit in one step, and the same job holds the contract, photos and invoices. See the plumbing page for how a whole job runs, or the plumbing invoice template.
Questions
How long should a plumbing estimate be good for?
Long enough for the customer to decide, but short enough that material prices have not changed. A common choice is two to four weeks. In GetProSpace you set how many days an estimate is valid, and it stops being open after that.
Can the customer accept it online?
Yes. They open the link, review the estimate, choose any options and accept it with their name. You are told when they do.
Is this template really free?
Yes. Copy the example, or use the Markdown version of this page at the same address plus .md. You do not need an account.
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