Plumber Invoice Template

Most plumbing jobs use one of four billing structures:

1. Flat Rate Pricing
Quote a fixed price for the complete job regardless of time spent. Best for standard jobs like water heater installs, faucet replacements, or toilet repairs.

2. Time & Materials (T&M)
Bill hourly labor plus actual cost of parts with markup. Best for repair work where scope is uncertain.

3. Service Call + Hourly
Charge a trip fee to show up, then hourly from there. The service call covers drive time and initial diagnosis.

4. Cost-Plus
Bill actual costs plus a percentage markup. Common for larger projects with general contractors.

A complete plumber invoice needs these elements:

• Business name and "Licensed Plumber" designation
• Plumbing license number (required in most states)
• Phone, email, physical address

• Name and service address
• Phone and email for follow-up

• Date(s) of service
• Description of work performed
• Location in home (e.g., "master bathroom")

• Service call/trip charge (separate line)
• Labor hours and rate
• Parts with descriptions
• Permit fees

• Total amount due
• Payment methods accepted
• Due date and late fee policy

• What's covered and for how long

Most plumbers mark up parts between 25-100% depending on the item:

Use these as benchmarks when setting your rates:

• Apprentice: $45-65/hr
• Journeyman: $75-120/hr
• Master Plumber: $100-150/hr
• Emergency/after-hours: 1.5-2× standard rate

• Faucet replacement: $150-350
• Toilet replacement: $200-500
• Garbage disposal install: $150-400
• Water heater replacement: $800-2,000
• Drain cleaning: $100-300

• Standard: $50-100
• After-hours: $100-200