Plumbing Estimate App

Close Plumbing Jobs Before You Leave the Kitchen.

Text a professional plumbing estimate from the job site. Get it signed in 8 seconds. Collect a deposit before you pack up your tools. Built for solo plumbers and small crews.

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How It Works

Diagnose. Quote. Close. Done.

From the moment you find the issue to a signed contract with a deposit — all from your phone, all before you leave.

Step 1

Build your estimate

Pick a plumbing template (water heater, repipe, drain cleaning, fixture install). Tap in line items, add photos of the issue, set your deposit. Done in 60 seconds.

Step 2

Text it to the homeowner

Hit send. The homeowner gets a text with a link. No app download. They see your professional estimate with photos of the problem.

Step 3

Get signed and paid

The homeowner signs with their finger. Deposit hits your Stripe account in 2 days. You drive away with a closed job — and start the work.

The Problem

Plumbers lose jobs between the diagnosis and the deposit.

You found the leak. You know the fix. You know the price. But if you wait until you get back to the truck — or worse, back to the office — the moment is gone.

  • Emergency calls: Homeowners call 3 plumbers. The one who shows up with a quote and a deposit option wins.
  • Job values range widely: $150 drain clean to $8,000 repipe. Every job deserves a professional estimate.
  • "Let me think about it": The most expensive phrase in plumbing. A deposit turns "maybe" into "let's do it."
  • No-shows kill your schedule: You blocked 3 hours. The homeowner ghosts. You just lost a half-day.
  • Paper estimates get lost: The homeowner stuffs your quote in a drawer. Two weeks later they can't find it.
"I was writing estimates on a clipboard, taking photos with my camera, then going home and typing everything up. By the time the homeowner got my quote, they'd already called another plumber. TailgateQuote cut my estimate time from 45 minutes to 60 seconds. And I collect deposits now — something I never did before. My no-show rate dropped to almost zero."
David R. · Plumber · Houston, TX

Average plumbing job: $300-$3,500
Deposits reduce no-shows by 55-80%.

Common Questions

FAQ

Can I add photos of the plumbing issue to my estimate?

Yes. Attach photos directly to line items — the leaking pipe, the corroded fitting, the water heater. Homeowners see the problem and your price together. It closes faster.

Does the homeowner need to download an app?

No. The estimate opens in any phone browser. They tap the link, see the estimate, sign with their finger, and pay the deposit. No download, no login.

Is the digital signature legally binding for plumbing contracts?

Yes. TailgateQuote signatures comply with the ESIGN Act and UETA — legally binding in all 50 states. Records are retained for 7 years.

What if I do HVAC or electrical too?

TailgateQuote works for any field service trade. Use the same account with different templates for each trade you offer.

How fast do I get my deposit money?

Deposits are processed through Stripe. Funds hit your Stripe account in 2 business days. TailgateQuote takes a 1% application fee — that's it.

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