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Plumbing estimate template
Fill in the form to price a plumbing job before you start, then download it as a PDF, Word or Excel file. No account. The sample is a bathroom rough-in. Replace it with your job.
| Estimate no. | E-2204 |
|---|---|
| Estimate date | 11/08/2026 |
| Valid until | 12/08/2026 |
| Planned start | 12/01/2026 |
| Description | Qty | Unit | Unit price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rough-in labor, 2 plumbers | 16 | hour | $115.00 | $1,840.00 |
| PEX, fittings, valves, drain pipe | 1 | lot | $640.00 | $640.00 |
| Shower valve body | 1 | each | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| City plumbing permit | 1 | permit | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Final connections and test | 4 | hour | $115.00 | $460.00 |
| Labor | $2,300.00 |
|---|---|
| Parts and fees | $970.00 |
| Subtotal | $3,270.00 |
| Sales tax 8.7% (parts) | $84.39 |
| Estimated total | $3,354.39 |
| Deposit to start 10% | $335.44 |
Scope of work: Move drain and supply lines for a new vanity and shower. Pressure test. Patch access holes to rough drywall.
Not included: Tile, paint, fixtures chosen by the owner, and repair of hidden damage found after opening the wall.
Any change in scope needs a written change order before the work.
Accepted by: ______________________ Date: ____________
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What a plumbing estimate should say
The estimate tells the customer what you will do, what you will not do, the price, and how long the price holds. Hidden pipe work is the usual source of a price dispute, so say how you treat it.
| Field | Why it matters before the wall is open |
|---|---|
| Scope, room by room | The customer can compare your price with another bid on the same work. |
| Exclusions | List what the price does not cover, such as tile, drywall finish and fixtures. |
| Hidden conditions | Say what happens when you find corroded pipe or a bad vent behind the wall. |
| Fixture allowance | Name the model, or give an allowance and say who pays the difference. |
| Permit and inspection | Say who pulls the permit and whether the fee is in the price. |
| Valid-until date | Set a date so that the price does not stay open. |
| Deposit and payment steps | Link payments to steps such as rough-in passed and final connection. |
Estimate, quote or bid: Say what your paper means. Write "fixed price", or say how the price can change. Ask your state board or a lawyer what binds you. See estimate vs invoice.
Filled example: tank to tankless swap
A second job with sample prices, to show how a replacement estimate reads. These are not price advice.
| Description | Qty | Unit | Unit price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remove the 40 gal tank, cap old lines | 3 | hour | $120.00 | $360.00 |
| Tankless gas unit, 199k BTU | 1 | each | $1,450.00 | $1,450.00 |
| Gas line upsize, venting kit | 1 | lot | $380.00 | $380.00 |
| Install, commission, flush | 6 | hour | $120.00 | $720.00 |
| Mechanical permit | 1 | permit | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| Estimated total before tax | $3,020.00 |
Larger plumbing jobs and typical prices
Tap Add to put a line on the form. The range comes from the source in the same row. The price that the button adds is a sample inside that range, not a price recommendation.
| Line item | Typical range (US) | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water heater repair | $150–$600 | Taskrabbit | |
| Sink installation or replacement | $250–$1,400 | Taskrabbit | |
| Toilet replacement or installation | $300–$900 | Taskrabbit | |
| Water softener installation | $500–$3,000 | Taskrabbit | |
| Sump pump repair or installation | $550–$1,600 | Taskrabbit | |
| Plumbing permit fees | $50–$500 | Taskrabbit | |
| Journeyman plumber, by the hour | $65–$125 per hour | Taskrabbit | |
| Bathroom rough-in, your scope | Your price | No source: use your own price | |
| Fixture allowance | Your price | No source: use your own price |
Rules to check before you send a plumbing estimate
Who may do the work
In Texas, anyone except a responsible master plumber needs the proper license, registration or endorsement, and licensed supervision. Put your number on the estimate when your state asks. Texas Occupations Code 1301.351
Permit rules are local
Permit rules are local. Kirkland, Washington, asks for a mechanical permit on a gas water heater swap and a plumbing permit when you move water piping, so check each city. City of Kirkland
Sales at the customer home
A buyer may cancel a home sale until midnight of the third business day under the FTC Cooling-Off Rule. The rule has exceptions, such as a repair visit that the buyer asked for. Ask a lawyer about your case. 16 CFR 429.1
Plumbing estimate questions
Is a plumbing estimate the same as a quote?
Write "estimate" and state how the price can change, or write "fixed price" if it will not change.
Should I itemize parts on an estimate?
Itemize when the customer compares bids. Show one lot price when your supplier cost changes often. Keep labor apart either way, so that you can use the tax choice on the form.
How long should a plumbing estimate stay valid?
Choose a date that matches how fast your supplier prices change. The form prints the date from the number of days you enter.
Can I charge for writing an estimate?
Say so before the visit. A paid diagnostic visit is a separate charge from a free written price. Credit it to the job if you promised that.
When a form is not enough
The InvoiceSnap app saves customers and past invoices. It records payments that you get outside the app. It drafts estimate lines from a job description with optional online AI, and you review each draft. The free plan has 3 invoices and 3 estimates in total, not per month. The app has 19 invoice designs. Plans and prices are in the app.
Sources and how this page was checked
Published by 731labs, the maker of InvoiceSnap. Last checked 11/09/2026. An AI tool helped draft this page. An automated check compared the legal facts and price ranges with their sources, using two AI models. No person reviewed this page. The sources are listed below. This page is general information. It is not tax or legal advice.
- Taskrabbit, plumbing cost guide, updated 1 Nov 2026. Checked 11/09/2026.
- Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners, Plumbing License Law, June 2023. Checked 11/09/2026.
- City of Kirkland, WA, water heater replacement permits. Checked 11/09/2026.
- 16 CFR 429.1, FTC Cooling-Off Rule. Checked 11/09/2026.
- 16 CFR 429.0, FTC Cooling-Off Rule definitions. Checked 11/09/2026.