Plumbing work mixes service calls, parts and longer projects such as repiping. A good plumbing document shows the call-out fee, labor time and each part so customers understand emergency and after-hours pricing. The template below is pre-filled with sample plumbing line items — replace the prices with your own and download a PDF.
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service call / diagnostic | 1 ea | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| 50-gallon gas water heater | 1 ea | $1,150.00 | $1,150.00 |
| Installation labor | 4 hr | $125.00 | $500.00 |
| Expansion tank and fittings | 1 lot | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Haul away old water heater | 1 ea | $75.00 | $75.00 |
Sample prices for illustration only. Your rates depend on your market, materials and labor costs.
| Line item | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service call / diagnostic | 1 ea | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| 50-gallon gas water heater | 1 ea | $1,150.00 | $1,150.00 |
| Installation labor | 4 hr | $125.00 | $500.00 |
| Expansion tank and fittings | 1 lot | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Haul away old water heater | 1 ea | $75.00 | $75.00 |
Many plumbers do, especially for diagnostic visits. List it as its own line and state whether it is waived when the customer approves the repair.
New construction bids are usually split into rough-in, top-out and finish (trim) phases, with fixtures either supplied by the builder or priced as allowances.
A quote is a fixed price for a clearly defined job; an estimate is an approximate price that can change. Use a quote when you know exactly what the job involves.
Your business details, the customer, a quote number and date, each item with price, taxes, the total, how long the quote is valid and your terms.