Plumbing Contractor Resources

Run a more profitable plumbing business: free pipe sizing tools, software reviews for shops of every size, real 2026 service call pricing benchmarks, and migration guides between major platforms.

“What software should I use, and what should I charge?”

Plumbing software platforms reviewed

Trade-specific calculators

$129

Avg service call fee (mid-cost markets)

55%

Avg margin healthy shop

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Most plumbing shops should look at Jobber for solo, Housecall Pro for growing crews first

Solo plumbers should start with Jobber ($29/mo) or Workiz (if call-volume-heavy). 2-5 person shops benefit from Housecall Pro Plus + Profit Rhino, or FieldEdge if QB Desktop is sticky. At $1.5M+ with 5+ techs, ServiceTitan's pricebook + call attribution drive ticket lift to clear the premium.

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Calculators & Tools

2 resources

Free tools for jobsite estimates and business math.

Plumbing Pipe Sizing Calculator

Pipe diameter from fixture units and flow rates.

Sand Calculator

For bedding pipe runs and trench backfill.

Software Reviews

1 resource

Honest reviews of the platforms built for your trade.

Best Plumbing Software (2026)

6 platforms compared with business-stage matching.

Pricing & Bidding

5 resources

Real 2026 benchmarks. Stop guessing what to charge.

How Much to Charge for Plumbing Service

Toilet, water heater, drain cleaning — 2026 numbers.

Contractor Pricing Formulas Cheatsheet

All pricing formulas + 18-trade benchmarks.

Jobber Pricing

Real Year-1 cost including payment processing.

Housecall Pro Pricing

Per-user math for plumbing shops.

ServiceTitan Pricing

What shops actually pay ($18K-$80K+).

Business Guides

2 resources

How to start, run, and grow your trade business.

How to Start a Plumbing Business

Apprenticeship, licensing, tools, marketing.

How to Grow from Solo to Crew

When to hire, who first, pricing for overhead.

Software Migration

3 resources

Switching platforms? Honest migration playbooks.

Upgrading from Jobber to ServiceTitan

Year-1 cost reality, 90-day plan.

How to Leave ServiceTitan

Where ST refugees go by shop size.

Switching from FieldEdge to Jobber

The pricebook problem, 30-day plan.

Head-to-Head Comparisons

3 resources

Side-by-side reviews of the platforms you're choosing between.

Jobber vs Housecall Pro

Detailed head-to-head for plumbing service shops.

Jobber vs ServiceTitan

Small vs enterprise breakpoint analysis.

ServiceTitan vs FieldEdge

Two plumbing-specific platforms compared.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best software for a 1-3 person plumbing shop?

Jobber Core ($29/mo) or Connect ($99/mo) covers 90% of needs. Add Profit Rhino for flat-rate pricebook. If marketing matters more, Housecall Pro. Don't buy ServiceTitan below $1.5M revenue.

What's the typical plumbing emergency call fee in 2026?

Standard hours $79-$249 depending on shop size. After-hours +50%. Nights/holidays +75-100%. Emergency dispatch fee often $50-$150 higher than standard.

Should I do flat-rate or time-and-materials billing?

Past 2-3 techs, flat-rate wins. Industry data: 15-30% ticket size lift moving from T&M to flat-rate via multi-option proposals.

How much do plumbers actually charge for water heater install?

Tank-style (50 gal): $1,495-$2,495 solo, $1,895-$2,995 mid-size, $2,495-$3,995 large. Tankless: $3,495-$5,495 / $3,995-$6,495 / $4,995-$7,995. High-cost markets +25-40%.

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