February 2025

Inflation and rising material costs can eat into your plumbing business’s profit if you’re not adjusting your quotes correctly. Many plumbers find themselves stuck—either they absorb the extra costs and lose profit or increase prices too late and risk underquoting jobs. So, how do you factor in inflation and price increases without scaring off clients?

Profit is what keeps your plumbing business running and growing. But many plumbers struggle with knowing how much profit they should be making. Charge too little, and you’re barely covering costs. Charge too much, and you risk losing jobs to competitors. So, what’s the right profit margin for plumbing jobs? Let’s break it down. 1.

Underquoting is one of the biggest reasons plumbers struggle with profitability. If your quotes are too low, you’ll end up working hard but barely making money—or worse, losing money on jobs. Many plumbers only realize they’ve underquoted once the job starts and unexpected costs pile up. If this sounds familiar, don’t worry. Here’s how you

One of the biggest challenges plumbers face is pricing pressure from builders. Builders will often push for lower quotes, claiming they have cheaper options available. If you’re not careful, you can end up undervaluing your work and cutting into your profit just to win the job. So, how do you push back professionally while still

Running a plumbing business isn’t just about charging for materials and labor. To stay profitable, you need to accurately calculate your overhead costs and factor them into your pricing. Many plumbers fail to do this, leading to lower profits or even losses. Here’s a step-by-step guide to calculating overhead costs and ensuring your business remains

Pricing your plumbing services correctly is one of the most important aspects of running a profitable business. Charge too much, and you may struggle to win jobs. Charge too little, and you risk working hard for little or no profit. Finding the right balance is key. Here’s how you can set competitive yet profitable pricing

Winning large plumbing tenders can take your business to the next level, bringing in steady work and bigger profits. However, tendering is highly competitive, and simply submitting a price isn’t enough—you need a strategic approach to stand out and secure contracts. If you’re struggling to win tenders or want to improve your success rate, here’s

Paperwork and admin work can eat up hours of your week, taking time away from actual plumbing jobs. From quoting and invoicing to tracking expenses and handling emails, admin tasks can become overwhelming if you don’t have an efficient system. If you feel like you’re spending too much time on admin, here are practical ways

Takeoffs are one of the most time-consuming parts of preparing a plumbing estimate. Measuring pipe runs, fixture locations, and fittings from drawings manually can be slow and prone to errors. If you’re spending too much time on takeoffs, you need a faster, more efficient approach. The good news? With the right tools and workflow, you

Estimating is a crucial part of running a plumbing business, but it can also be time-consuming and frustrating—especially when you’re juggling multiple quotes, site visits, and ongoing projects. The faster and more accurately you can complete estimates, the more jobs you can win without sacrificing profit. If you often find yourself spending hours on estimates,