What goes on a plumbing quote
The usual line items. The AI picks the ones your job needs, and you can add or remove any.
- Labour (hours)
- Fittings and valves
- Fixtures (if you supply them)
- Disposal of old fixtures
- Call-out fee
- Compliance paperwork
Tips for plumbing quotes that win the job
- Write down who supplies the fixture. A customer-supplied tap that doesn't fit is the most common dispute on small jobs.
- Exclude hidden pipework: "price assumes existing pipes are in serviceable condition".
- Quote the call-out separately so a two-minute fix still covers your travel.
Rules to mention in New Zealand
Sanitary plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying are restricted work in New Zealand. Only people authorised by the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board can do them. Say who is arranging any building consent.
General information, not legal advice. Check the current rules with your regulator or council.
Example job description
Replace leaking kitchen mixer and both isolating valves, Lower Hutt. Customer has bought the mixer. About 1.5 hours.
The more you say (size, location, who supplies what, how long it takes), the better the draft. Anything you leave out goes into the assumptions, so the customer can see it.
Questions
- Is a quote a fixed price?
- A quote is generally a fixed price for the work it describes, while an estimate is your best guess. If the job changes, agree the change in writing. This is why Sorted Quote lists assumptions and exclusions on every quote.
- Do I have to charge GST?
- You must register for GST once your turnover will be more than $60,000 in 12 months. If you are registered, show the total including GST on quotes to homeowners. Untick "GST registered" if you aren't.
- Does the AI set my prices?
- No. It drafts the scope, line items, assumptions and exclusions. You type in your own rates, and the GST and totals are worked out exactly in your browser.
- Is it free?
- Yes. No sign-up, no card. Your business details are saved on your device, not on our servers.