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Plumbing Pricing & Profit Calculator

Estimate competitive pricing, margins, and annual revenue by service type.

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How Plumbing Pricing Works

Plumbing pricing combines labor, materials, and overhead costs. Residential repairs typically range from $150-$500 depending on complexity, while complete repiping projects can exceed $5,000. Commercial work varies based on scope and system complexity.

Your hourly rate should cover technician wages, benefits, licensing, truck overhead, and profit. Most plumbers charge $85-$150/hour for residential work and $120-$200/hour for commercial. Emergency rates are typically 50-100% premium.

Material costs vary by project: water heaters ($300-$1,500), drain cleaning ($100-$400), fixture installation ($50-$300 per fixture), full repiping ($2,000-$8,000 for average home).

Formula

Total Cost = (Labor Hours × Rate) + Materials + (Overhead % × Subtotal) + Travel

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