Plumbing Contracting

Plumbing contractors install and repair plumbing systems - pipes, fixtures, water heaters, drains, and water supply.

You handle everything from leaky faucets to whole-house repipes as licensed plumber.

Service calls range from $150-$800 for repairs to $3,000-$30,000 for installations and repipes.

Annual revenue reaches $90,000-$320,000 solo or $250,000-$900,000+ with crews with 35-55% margins.

Target clients include homeowners with plumbing issues, property managers, general contractors, commercial buildings, new construction, and emergency plumbing needs.

Services include plumbing repairs and troubleshooting, drain cleaning and sewer services, water heater installation and repair, fixture installation, pipe repair and repiping, slab leak detection, gas line work, backflow prevention, emergency plumbing service, and potentially water treatment.

Success requires plumbing license and certifications, technical plumbing knowledge across systems, diagnostic and problem-solving skills, customer service handling stressful situations, physical fitness for demanding work, and business skills managing plumbing company.

Many plumbing contractors offer emergency service commanding premium rates, build service agreements with property managers, specialize in residential or commercial, focus on service and repair versus new construction for faster cash flow, and grow by hiring licensed plumbers.