Mix of work
Service, remodel and new construction
Each kind of work gets its own margin report, because flat-rate service and bid new construction behave very differently.
Accounting for plumbing contractors
Between service calls, new construction and warranty callbacks, plumbing margins are easy to lose track of. We cost each kind of work separately and show you what an hour of a plumber's time really earns.
What we watch for
Where the money is won or lost.
Service calls and new construction, truck stock and labor cost per hour.
Pricing
Flat-rate prices that hold up
We check your flat-rate prices against the real cost of labor, parts and drive time, so the price book keeps up with costs.
Truck stock
Parts on trucks
Parts on trucks are inventory until they are used on a job. Tracking them keeps job costs honest.
Callbacks
What rework costs
Warranty and callback time is coded back to the original job, so you see what rework costs and where it comes from.
Retainage
Retainage on new construction
On builder and GC work, retainage held is tracked by job until it is released.
Monthly reporting
The numbers we report every month.
A short schedule, the same every month, so you can see the trend as well as the number.
| Line | Number | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Revenue per tech hour | By kind of work |
| 02 | Gross margin by kind of work | Service, remodel and new construction |
| 03 | Callback rate | Return visits as a share of jobs |
| 04 | Truck stock | Parts on hand, by vehicle |
| 05 | Days to collect | Service invoices and builder billings |
Tax
Tax notes for 2026.
$2.56M
Section 179 limit, 2026
Equipment in the year you buy it
Section 179 allows up to $2,560,000 in 2026, reduced once purchases pass $4,090,000, and equipment acquired after January 19, 2025 can also qualify for 100% bonus depreciation. The better choice depends on this year's income, next year's and your state.
$2,000
1099-NEC threshold, 2026 payments
Subcontractor 1099s
For payments made in 2026, file a 1099-NEC for each unincorporated subcontractor paid $2,000 or more (it was $600). Forms for 2026 are due February 1, 2027, because January 31 falls on a Sunday.
Can you check our flat-rate prices?
Yes. We compare each price against the labor, parts and drive time it really takes, using your own job costs.
Do you separate service and new construction?
Yes. Each kind of work reports its own margin, so you can see which part of the business is carrying the rest.
What does it cost?
Construction packages start at $2,275 a month for businesses under $500K in revenue, plus a one-time onboarding fee. The pricing page shows your starting price in six steps, and your formal quote follows a free call.
How do we get started?
Book a free 30-minute call, or send your details and we will follow up within one business day.
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