Professional plumbing bid template with built-in material takeoff section. Stop guessing on material costs and start winning profitable jobs. Available in Google Sheets, Excel, and PDF.
| Material | Spec | Qty | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4" PEX-A tubing (red) | Uponor AquaPEX | 75 ft | $82.50 |
| 3/4" PEX-A tubing (blue) | Uponor AquaPEX | 75 ft | $82.50 |
| 1/2" PEX-A tubing | Uponor AquaPEX | 50 ft | $42.00 |
| PEX fittings & connectors | ProPEX brass | 24 pcs | $156.00 |
| 2" ABS DWV pipe | Schedule 40 | 30 ft | $67.50 |
| 3" ABS DWV pipe | Schedule 40 | 20 ft | $58.00 |
| DWV fittings (elbows, tees, wyes) | ABS | 18 pcs | $94.00 |
| Shut-off valves | 1/4-turn brass | 4 pcs | $48.00 |
| P-trap assemblies | Chrome brass | 2 pcs | $36.00 |
| Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demo existing plumbing | 3 | $95.00 | $285.00 |
| Rough-in new supply lines (PEX) | 5 | $95.00 | $475.00 |
| Rough-in new drain/waste/vent | 4 | $95.00 | $380.00 |
| Set fixtures (toilet, vanity, shower) | 4 | $95.00 | $380.00 |
| Test, inspect, connect | 2 | $95.00 | $190.00 |
| Description | Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbing permit & inspection | $200.00 | ||
| Dump fee (demo debris) | $75.00 |
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Plumbing bids are where jobs are won or lost — and where your profit margin is determined. An inaccurate bid means you're either leaving money on the table or losing money on the job. Here's how to create plumbing bids that win work and protect your bottom line.
The material takeoff is the foundation of every accurate plumbing bid. It's a detailed list of every pipe, fitting, valve, and connector you'll need for the job. Without a proper takeoff, you're guessing — and guessing costs money. A typical bathroom remodel plumbing job requires 40-60 individual material items. Missing even a few fittings means extra supply house trips that eat into your labor profit.
The best plumbers do their material takeoff on-site during the initial walkthrough. Measure every pipe run, count every connection point, and note every spec. It takes an extra 30 minutes at the estimate stage but saves hours of headaches during the job.
A professional plumbing bid needs to cover every aspect of the job to prevent misunderstandings and protect your profit:
These mistakes cost plumbers thousands of dollars every year:
Use these as starting points for your market. Adjust for local labor rates and material costs:
Your labor rate should cover not just your hourly wage, but also overhead (truck, insurance, tools, licensing) and profit. Most successful plumbing companies bill at $85-$150 per man-hour, with material markup of 20-35%.
How you present the bid matters as much as what's in it. Present in person when possible — it gives you a chance to explain the scope, answer questions, and build rapport. If sending digitally, use PDF format and include a brief cover note. Always follow up within 3-5 days. The plumber who follows up wins the job more often than the plumber with the lowest price.
As detailed as possible. List every pipe type and length, every fitting by size and type, every valve, every connector. Include manufacturer and spec when it matters (e.g., "Uponor AquaPEX-A" not just "PEX"). A thorough takeoff prevents surprise supply house runs and protects your profit margin.
Yes, always. Separating labor and materials shows transparency, helps customers understand the cost breakdown, and protects you from material price fluctuations. It also makes change orders cleaner — if the customer wants to upgrade a fixture, you only adjust the material line, not the entire bid.
Industry standard markup on plumbing materials is 20-35%. This covers your time ordering, picking up, and managing materials, plus inventory waste. Don't feel guilty about markup — it's a standard business practice and customers expect it. Trying to win jobs with zero markup on materials is a race to the bottom.
It depends on the job. For new construction, fixtures are usually included. For remodels, many plumbers let the homeowner supply fixtures and charge a "set fee" per fixture ($150-$300 each). Either way, be crystal clear in your bid about what's included and what's not. Fixture disputes are the #1 source of plumbing bid conflicts.
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