Free Plumber Quote Template Australia
Create a clear, professional plumbing quote using this free template for Australian plumbers.
It can be adapted for jobs such as tap replacements, toilet installations, hot water systems, blocked drains, bathroom renovations, pipe repairs and general plumbing work.
A good plumbing quote should clearly explain the work being completed, what is included, what is excluded and what the customer will pay.
Plumber Quote Template
Replace the placeholders and review the examples for your job. No login needed.
QUOTE
Plumbing business details
Business name: [Business Name] ABN: [ABN] Plumbing licence / contractor licence: [Licence Number] Phone: [Phone Number] Email: [Email Address] Business address: [Business Address]
Quote details
Quote number: [PLUMB-001] Quote date: [Date] Valid until: [Date]
Customer details
Customer name: [Customer Name] Phone / email: [Customer Contact Details] Job address: [Job Address]
Scope of plumbing work
Remove the existing toilet suite, supply and install a new close-coupled toilet suite, reconnect to existing water and waste services, test for leaks and remove associated job waste from site.
Clearly describe the work being quoted. This plumber quote example tells the customer what the price covers, unlike a vague line such as “Toilet replacement — $1,450”. That figure is illustrative only, not a recommended market rate. Replace the example scope with the actual work agreed for your job.
Plumbing pricing
| Description | Qty | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Call-out / site attendance | 1 | $[ ] |
| Plumber labour | [ ] hrs | $[ ] |
| Apprentice labour | [ ] hrs | $[ ] |
| Plumbing fixtures | [ ] | $[ ] |
| Pipe and fittings | 1 | $[ ] |
| Valves / connectors | [ ] | $[ ] |
| Sealants and consumables | 1 | $[ ] |
| Equipment / machinery | 1 | $[ ] |
| Testing / commissioning | 1 | $[ ] |
| Waste disposal | 1 | $[ ] |
| Subtotal | $[ ] | |
| GST, if applicable | $[ ] | |
| Total | $[ ] |
Enter your own quantities and prices. Include only the work, fixtures and materials relevant to the job, and GST only where applicable.
Inclusions
- Labour required for the quoted work
- Supply and installation of listed plumbing materials
- Standard plumbing fittings and consumables
- Connection to existing services where stated
- Testing of completed work
- Job-related site clean-up
- Removal of listed waste where included
Adjust these example inclusions to suit the actual job.
Exclusions
- Repairs to concealed pipework not visible during inspection
- Asbestos removal
- Wall, ceiling or floor repairs unless specifically included
- Electrical work
- Structural work
- Excavation beyond the quoted scope
- Additional drainage repairs discovered after work begins
- Customer-selected fixtures not specifically included
- Water damage repairs
- Work required because of previously unidentified non-compliant plumbing
- Additional work outside the quoted scope
Review these examples for the actual job. Clear exclusions reduce misunderstandings about what is and is not covered by the quoted price.
Assumptions
This quote assumes existing plumbing, drainage and site access are suitable for the described work unless otherwise stated. Any additional work identified during installation will be discussed with the customer before proceeding.
Plumbing conditions can sometimes only be fully understood once work begins. Adapt these assumptions to what you can confirm about the site.
Variations
Any work requested or required outside the agreed scope will be discussed with the customer before proceeding and may result in an additional charge.
Payment terms
Deposit: [ ] Progress payment: [ ] Final payment: [ ]
Set payment terms to suit the job and your business. These placeholders do not prescribe a mandatory payment structure.
Quote validity
This quote is valid until [DATE]. Pricing and material availability may need to be reviewed after this date.
Customer acceptance
I accept the scope, price and terms contained in this quote.
Customer name: ____________________ Signature: ____________________ Date: ____________________
Common plumbing jobs this template can be used for
- Tap replacements
- Mixer installations
- Toilet installations
- Toilet repairs
- Hot water system replacement
- Hot water repairs
- Blocked drains
- Drain cleaning
- Burst pipe repairs
- Leak repairs
- Bathroom renovations
- Kitchen plumbing
- Dishwasher plumbing
- Outdoor taps
- Water line repairs
- Drainage work
- General maintenance plumbing
Customise each plumbing job quote to the work and site conditions. A plumbing quotation template is a starting point; a tap replacement and a drainage repair need different scopes, materials and exclusions.
What should plumbers consider when pricing a job?
Allow for plumber and apprentice time, call-out time and travel; materials, fixtures, pipe and fittings; and supplier trips. Check equipment hire, drain-cleaning machinery, excavation, waste disposal, access difficulty and testing. Administration, business overheads and profit margin also belong in your internal calculation, even when they are not separate lines on the customer’s quote.
Use 10 Costs Tradies Forget When Quoting Jobs as a pre-send checklist. For the costs behind your labour calculation, read How Much Should a Tradie Charge Per Hour in Australia?
Should plumbers charge a call-out fee?
A call-out fee can help account for travel, initial site attendance, time spent diagnosing the problem, vehicle costs and time that may not otherwise be billable. There is no single correct call-out fee for every plumbing business: work out what your own attendance costs and explain what the fee covers.
Emergency and after-hours work may be priced differently depending on the business. Make the applicable price and scope clear before proceeding.
Should plumbers mark up materials?
Plumbing materials involve more than the supplier purchase price. Selecting products, ordering, collection, delivery, transport and storage take time and resources. Returns, incorrect items and damaged items can add further costs. Passing through the supplier price alone may not recover that work.
Set prices using your business costs rather than a fixed markup from this template. Read How to Mark Up Materials on a Trade Quote for an explanation of markup and margin.
Should plumbers charge hourly or quote a fixed price?
Hourly pricing may suit fault finding, unknown leaks, blocked drains, diagnostic work and jobs where the scope cannot initially be confirmed. Fixed-price quotes may suit toilet or tap replacement, fixture installation, hot water replacements and clearly defined renovation work.
Even when giving a fixed quote, understand the internal labour rate your business needs. Use the Australian hourly-rate guide to review the costs behind that rate. If you are considering a plumbing estimate template because the scope is uncertain, read Quote vs Estimate: What’s the Difference for Tradies? before deciding which document fits the job.
Example plumber quote
The business, customer and ABN below are fictional placeholders. These figures are examples only and are not recommended market rates. Use your own business details and job costs.
QUOTE
Illustrative quote details
Riverstone Plumbing
ABN: 12 345 678 901 Quote: PLUMB-1042 Customer: Sarah Mitchell Job: Toilet replacement
Scope
Remove and dispose of the existing toilet suite. Supply and install a new close-coupled toilet suite, reconnect to existing plumbing services, test operation and check connections for leaks.
Price
| Description | Qty | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Site attendance | $120 | |
| Labour | $420 | |
| Toilet suite | $540 | |
| Fittings and consumables | $85 | |
| Waste disposal | $65 | |
| Subtotal | $1,230 | |
| GST | $123 | |
| Total | $1,353 |
Exclusions
Repairs to concealed plumbing, damaged flooring, walls or drainage outside the described scope are excluded.
Any additional work will be discussed before proceeding.
Related quote templates
For other jobs, try the Free Tradie Quote Template Australia or the Electrician Quote Template. You can also browse all templates.
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