Plumbing & Water
This hub covers the plumbing and water trades, from domestic plumbers and drainage specialists through to geyser installers, leak detection, irrigation, borehole, pump, and septic tank services. Plumbing work is urgent and competitive.
A blocked drain or burst geyser is an emergency, and the first written quote in the client's inbox usually wins, even when it is not the cheapest. Verbal quotes get disputed, compliance items like drip trays and PRVs get forgotten, and after-hours call-outs get absorbed into the labour rate instead of being charged properly.
QuoteGenio gives you a structured quote you can build from the kerb, a branded PDF the client can open on their phone, and a clear itemised breakdown that protects your margin. Call-out, labour, materials, and the COC each sit on their own line, so the client sees exactly what they are paying for and there is nothing to argue about at invoice time.
Browse 17 trades
Pick a trade to see pricing benchmarks, sample quotes, and FAQs.
Plumbers
Quote a blocked drain, geyser swap, leaking tap, or full bathroom rough-in with parts, labour, and call-out shown as separate lines.
Drainage Specialists
Quote blocked drains, CCTV surveys, and pipe relining on-site, send it via WhatsApp before you pack up the jetter, and get jobs accepted while the client is still standing next to the manhole.
Geyser Installers
Quote a geyser swap on-site, send a fully itemised PDF via WhatsApp before you leave, and convert the accepted quote into an invoice the moment the new unit is commissioned.
Leak Detection Specialists
Quote acoustic surveys, thermal scans, and trace-and-access work on-site, send the quote via WhatsApp before you pack up the gear, and turn the report into an invoice as soon as the leak is found.
Irrigation Installers
Quote a multi-zone irrigation system on-site, send a clear per-zone PDF via WhatsApp before you leave the garden, and convert the accepted quote to an invoice the moment the controller is programmed.
Borehole Installers
Quote drilling per metre, casing, pump, and equipping on-site, send the full PDF via WhatsApp before you leave the property, and turn the accepted quote into an invoice the moment the borehole tests clean.
Water Tank Installers
Quote tank, stand, plumbing tie-in, and pump on-site, send a clean PDF via WhatsApp before you load the bakkie, and convert the accepted quote into an invoice the moment the system pressurises.
Filtration System Installers
Quote whole-house filters, RO systems, and softeners on-site, send a fully itemised PDF via WhatsApp before you leave the kitchen, and convert the accepted quote to an invoice the moment the first clean glass is poured.
Pump Installers
Quote pressure pumps, sump pumps, and booster systems on-site, send a clear PDF via WhatsApp before you leave the property, and convert the accepted quote to an invoice the moment the system pressurises.
Septic Tank Installers
Quote tank, soakaway, excavation, and commissioning on-site, send a clear per-litre PDF via WhatsApp before you leave the property, and convert the accepted quote to an invoice the moment the system is signed off.
Septic Tank Cleaning
Quote pump-outs by the litre on-site, send a clear PDF via WhatsApp before you reverse the tanker into position, and convert the accepted quote into an invoice the moment the lid goes back on.
Solar Geyser Specialists
Quote solar geyser installs, retrofits, and repair work with clear collector, tank, and pipework rates.
Rainwater Harvesting
Quote tank installs, filter systems, and pump-and-pressure work with clear tank size, plumbing, and pump rates.
Gas Installers
Quote LPG cylinder installs, reticulated gas systems, and commercial gas projects with the certificate, pipework, and equipment all visible.
Gas Fitters
Quote a gas appliance install, geyser conversion, or stove hookup with the certificate, parts, and labour visible on the quote.
Pipe Relining Specialists
Stop writing quotes after hours.
Commercial Plumbers
Quote office fitouts, retail bathroom installs, and recurring commercial maintenance with stage-by-stage line items.
Common plumbing jobs
What kind of plumbing work are you quoting?
From a 2am burst to a borehole install, jump to the trade page that fits the job in front of you.
Burst, leak, or emergency
After-hours call-out, leak detection, geyser swap with COC line.
See Leak Detection Specialists
Blocked drain or sewer
Per-metre rodding, hydro-jet, CCTV survey, and tip fee on the quote.
See Drainage Specialists
Bathroom or kitchen re-plumb
Full strip and re-plumb with deposit, materials, and finish lines.
See Plumbers
Borehole, pump, or irrigation
Pump install, borehole work, or garden irrigation with milestone payments.
See Borehole Installers
Side-by-side pricing
Compare Plumbing & Water at a glance
Typical starting prices and sample-quote totals across every trade in this hub. Click a row for the full breakdown.
| Trade | From | |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbers | $ 75 | |
| Drainage Specialists | $ 75 | |
| Geyser Installers | $ 75 | |
| Leak Detection Specialists | $ 75 | |
| Irrigation Installers | $ 75 | |
| Borehole Installers | $ 220 | |
| Water Tank Installers | $ 75 | |
| Filtration System Installers | $ 95 | |
| Pump Installers | $ 75 | |
| Septic Tank Installers | $ 220 | |
| Septic Tank Cleaning | $ 75 | |
| Solar Geyser Specialists | $ 1,400 | |
| Rainwater Harvesting | $ 580 | |
| Gas Installers | $ 80 | |
| Gas Fitters | $ 80 | |
| Pipe Relining Specialists | $60 | |
| Commercial Plumbers | $ 280 |
Ranges shown in USD as a rough benchmark. Actual prices vary significantly by country, region, currency, scope, and after-hours timing. Every trade page has the full breakdown and an itemised sample quote.
Why plumbers and water services trades use QuoteGenio
Plumbing quotes need to be written, itemised, and sent fast. QuoteGenio lets you build a quote on your phone from the side of the van, with preset line items for the common jobs: call-out, rodding per metre, hydro-jetting, CCTV surveys, geyser supply and install, drip tray and vacuum breaker, pump replacement, and compliance certificates.
5 or 2 times the standard call-out so the client accepts the premium in writing. Deposits on larger jobs like boreholes, septic installs, and full bathroom re-plumbs appear on the PDF so the client pays up front to cover materials.
Variation lines cover the things you find once the wall is open or the manhole is lifted, which stops scope creep eating into the margin. Accepted quotes convert to invoices with one tap, and outstanding invoices show up in a simple list you can follow up on between jobs.
Pricing benchmarks
What plumbing & water trades charge
Hourly rates, common job prices, and worked sample quotes for the trades in this hub.
Plumbers
$200 to $3,500 per job depending on scope.
Gas installers
$200 to $8,500+ per job depending on scope.
Drainage specialists
$150 to $12,000+ per job depending on scope.
Geyser installers
$1,200 to $8,500+ per geyser depending on type.
FAQ
Common questions
Everything Plumbing & Water businesses ask before getting started.
Yes. Build the quote on your phone in under two minutes, then share the public link directly via WhatsApp. The client opens a branded PDF and can accept online without signing up or printing anything.
Per metre is fairer on a known line and easier to defend on the invoice. Per hour is better when the cause is unknown. Most experienced drainage operators quote a fixed call-out plus a per-metre rate, which handles both cases cleanly.
Add the COC as a standard line item on every geyser, solar geyser, or gas install. Price it at your inspection and issue cost plus a small admin mark. Listing it openly protects you and educates the client at the same time.
For jobs over about $ 2,500 most plumbers take a 40 to 50 percent deposit to cover plant hire, liner, tank, or pump on order. State it on the quote so the client agrees in writing when they accept online.
Even on a 2am burst, send a written quote via WhatsApp from the cab before you start work. List the after-hours call-out at 1.5x or 2x your daytime rate on its own line, so the premium is accepted in writing rather than argued about on the invoice.
Have a posted emergency call-out fee on every proposal (typically 1.5x to 2x your weekday rate plus a stated minimum), with after-hours and weekend tiers. Customers calling at 2am for a burst pipe expect to pay a premium; stating the rate upfront stops the dispute when the invoice lands.
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