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Free plumbing estimate template
Plumbing estimates are half diagnosis, half fixture cost. This template separates the diagnostic visit from the repair so you get paid for the trip even when the customer shops the quote.
Scope of work checklist
- • Diagnostic or trip fee, and whether it credits toward the repair
- • Fixtures listed with make and model
- • Access and drywall repair explicitly included or excluded
- • Permit and inspection fees for anything behind a wall
Example line items
| Description | Qty | Unit | Rate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic visit (credited toward approved repair) | 1 | each | $99.00 | $99.00 |
| Licensed plumber labor | 4 | hour | $135.00 | $540.00 |
| 50-gallon gas water heater, supplied and installed | 1 | each | $1,850.00 | $1,850.00 |
| Expansion tank and code-required updates | 1 | job | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Shutoff valve and supply line replacement | 2 | each | $85.00 | $170.00 |
| Permit and inspection | 1 | each | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Old unit haul away and disposal | 1 | job | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Example subtotal | $3,214.00 | |||
Rates are examples only — replace them with your own pricing before sending.
Terms to include
- • Drywall or tile repair after access is not included unless listed.
- • Parts carry the manufacturer warranty; labor warranted 1 year.
- • Emergency and after-hours rates apply outside business hours.
- • Balance due on completion and successful inspection.
Pricing tips
- • Always credit the diagnostic fee toward the repair — it closes more jobs.
- • Quote the code-required upgrades on the estimate, not as a surprise.
- • Offer a repair-versus-replace comparison for aging equipment.
Skip the template — talk it out instead
TradePilot turns a voice walkthrough into a draft plumbing estimate with line items, then sends it for online approval and turns it into a job and an invoice.
Questions about plumbing estimates
What should a plumbing estimate include?
Diagnostic fee, labor hours and rate, fixtures with model numbers, code upgrades, permits, disposal, exclusions like drywall repair, and warranty terms.
How do you handle unknown scope behind a wall?
Quote the known work firm and add a written allowance with a per-unit rate for what you find. Approve any overage in writing before continuing.