14 Best Plumber Apps to Organize Your Business in 2021

iOS, Android, and desktop, starting at $29/month

Jobber is a plumbing business software that helps teams dispatch estimates, installs, and repairs—and track it all in one place. You can try it for free to see why Jobber was voted #1 most popular and affordable field-service software!

Think of plumbing software as every app you need to organize your business, from getting new work orders to tracking client info (CRM), scheduling, invoicing, and getting paid, all in one convenient place.

Jobber lets you:

• Make appointment bookings easy
• Schedule estimates and dispatch your techs in a drag-and-drop calendar
• Organize client information and history (CRM)
• Route jobs using GPS tracking and get your estimators on the ground
• Automate client emails and follow-up
• Dispatch estimates and installs
• Attach detailed photos and notes to jobs and client accounts
• Collect payments online and in person, and track who owes you money
• Integrate with other plumber apps including your QuickBooks Online accounting software

“I keep track of equipment information, serial numbers, location of equipment, and more, using Jobber’s custom fields. If I lost Jobber tomorrow, I’d be devastated.” -Ann Lane, Park Lane Plumbing

iOS, Android, and desktop, starting at $13/month

Whether you’re a plumbing contractor in residential, commercial, new construction, or remodeling, Quickbooks is a vital workflow management tool for your accounting, bookkeeping, and reporting needs. Use the app or desktop version to access invoices, expenses, income, reports, and payroll information.

To make your workflow even smoother, QuickBooks integrates with Jobber and other apps, so you can extend your use of the platform and organize your plumbing business. Free support is available to help you get set up.

“The sync between Jobber and QuickBooks has made my month-end much quicker. It has freed up important time for me to concentrate on the day to day business operations.” -Ann Lane, Park Lane Plumbing

iOS and Android (free apps with purchase of device)

The FleetSharp app is a companion to the FleetSharp GPS tracking system. The easy-to-use app lets you locate and monitor your fleet vehicles, track and reduce mileage, and increase driver safety by sending mobile alerts for unsafe driving behavior or excessive idling.

To better manage your fleet operations, you can integrate FleetSharp with Jobber. You’ll get a live map view of your crew in the field so you can better schedule your day.

When going into the office is just not an option, video conferencing apps are key to keeping your team connected and informed. Use platforms like Zoom, Google Meet, or Slack video to check in with each other and host your weekly plumbing meetings.

Slack Video
iOS, Android – Free

Slack is a good bet if you’re already using the platform for team communication and if you’re looking for an all-in-one solution.

Zoom Cloud Meetings
iOS, Android – Free plan but limited minutes

Zoom has quickly become the video conferencing app favorite for remote teams. Team members can easily download the free app and host meetings (with limited minutes on the free plan). If your plumbing business is larger with a bigger budget, you can upgrade to the paid plan for unlimited meeting minutes.

Google Meet
iOS and Android – Free

Google Meet is a smart option for plumbing businesses already using Google Workspace. Whether they may be, your whole team can safely come together on Google Meet from a free Gmail account.

Free

This free 3-in-1 Profit Margin Calculator by Jobber comes in handy when you’re pricing plumbing jobs and you want to make sure you’re making a profit. Use it to get three easy calculations to help you price more profitable jobs, stay on budget, and include markup in your prices. Fill in your information to get access to the calculator webpage, then save it to your bookmarks so you can easily refer to it from anywhere.

READ MORE: Profit Margins: A complete guide for small business owners

Use these plumbing work apps in the field to help you make quick calculations, take measurements, design, and more.

Android – Free

Use the pipe and fitting app to help you figure out the dimension of piping when you’re out on a job. It gives you accessory information, and it calculates pipe size, pipe clamp, fitting, flange, pipe hanger, and gaskets. It also has both metric and imperial unit systems. With a 4-star average rating, it’s a good one for plumbers to have on hand.

iOS ($24.99) or Android ($32.99)

Next up is the Pipe Trades Pro calculator: a mobile-friendly (and cost-effective) version of the original calculator from Calculated Industries. This plumber app includes pipe calculations and built-in pipe data, so your crews can save time when cutting, welding, and placing pipes.

Pipe Trades Pro calculates pipe layouts and design problems, including rolling offsets, parallel pip cutbacks, weight/volume conversions, flow rates, pressures, and more.

Other options include: Plumbing Formulator

“This tool is a necessity. Pipe fitters, I recommend this app to you who run the numbers as a profession and craft. Of course this won’t help you everywhere. Refineries and other places that do not allow cell phones on site will be the only downfall to this app. Other than that, you can’t go wrong purchasing.” – Malio Jr, Google Play Store Reviewer

iOS and Android, free

Created by the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE), the Plumbing Engineering & Design Tables App is perhaps the most comprehensive plumbing system sizing tool on the market. It offers equations, pipe sizing data, and background information.

You also get access to data and information from the major plumbing codes and standards used throughout the U.S., including the International Plumbing Code (IPC), Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), and National Standard Plumbing Code.

The app is a handy mobile version of the classic 2,500-page handbook, with a simple, searchable design and interactive built-in calculators.

“Fantastic for when I am in the field or in a meeting and need to double check something. For a designer with ten-years experience like myself, it comes in handy more than enough to always be installed on my phone and for a junior level designer this app is highly recommended.” – David Notheis, Senior Plumbing Designer

iOS, Android

Sometimes as a plumber, you encounter jobs that are related to basic wiring. The Electrical Wiring app is simple but incredibly useful. It helps you avoid making those pesky, small errors that often come back at the end of a job. Electrical Wiring is available on iOS with a lite and a pro version, and it’s also available on Android.

Here are a few plumbing service apps for marketing that will help you grow your client list and impress your customers at every turn.

READ MORE: Marketing for plumbers: 9 strategies to grow your business.

iOS, starting at $45 per month

Positive online reviews are the cheapest and most effective way to grow your plumbing business. Successful plumbers we spoke with indicated that reviews and referrals account for at least 90% of their customer base!

When monitoring online reviews gets overwhelming, reputation management software helps you keep track of what customers are saying about your business on social media and other websites. It also makes getting more reviews a piece of cake.

NiceJob offers review automation features that integrate with field service software such as Jobber to help streamline your workflow. That way, you limit how many apps you’re switching between.

Mobile-friendly software, free trial

ResponsiBid is a powerful automation tool for creating proposals and instantly following-up with customers so no more deals fall through the cracks. Use ResponsiBid to create job estimates, allow clients to select job times that work for them, and send them intelligent follow-ups via personalized emails and text messages. ResponsiBid syncs seamlessly with Jobber, Zapier, and Google Calendar for seamless selling.

“We recently started using ResponsiBid and now customers can get their own quotes and book jobs through Jobber from our website….It was a game-changer for us.” – Royce Ard, My Amazing Maid

Mobile-friendly software with a free basic plan

Mailchimp is one of the most popular marketing automation solutions for small businesses. Design beautiful, branded emails and send targeted email marketing to prospects and existing clients. You can send emails about recurring work, seasonal sales, special offers, or service agreement updates.

To make things even simpler, you can use Jobber and Mailchimp together by automatically syncing your client list from Jobber to Mailchimp to re-engage your customers. No manual work necessary.

Other options include: SendJim

iOS and Android, Free

Canva lets you easily create simple designs you can use in your email campaigns, social media, or plumbing ads to announce new services, special offers, or just keep your clients up-to-date. They also have a complete library of plumbing stock photos and plumbing business card templates to inspire you. Best of all, it’s free.

As you can see, there are a variety of plumber apps to choose from. But, don’t worry about downloading them all at once — the goal is to work smarter, not harder.

If you’re just starting your plumbing business or if you’re looking to organize the business you already have, choose the apps that address any gaps or issues in your business.

Start slowly adding them to your workflow and build up your digital toolbox to boost your business efficiency.