Plumber invoice example (with a full breakdown)

Below is a complete, filled-in invoice for a typical plumber job, with every part explained. Copy the structure, change the figures, or open the same layout in the generator and download it as a PDF.

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A worked plumber invoice

INVOICE

INV-2026-0042

Your business name

Your address, City, State ZIP

(555) 000-0000

Bill to

Mr. D. Alvarez

418 Maple Ridge Dr, Columbus, OH 43215

Work performed

Failed mixing valve replaced, kitchen supply line repaired

DescriptionQtyRateAmount
Call-out and first hour of labour1$70.00$70.00
Additional labour (per hour)1$45.00$45.00
Parts: 15mm compression fittings and pipe1$18.50$18.50
Subtotal$133.50
Sales tax (your own rate, where it applies)—
Total due$133.50

Payment due within 15 days. Licensed and insured — your state plumbing license number and your liability insurance carrier.

The tax line is left blank on purpose: rates and rules vary by state and locality, and you enter your own rate in the generator.

Why it's laid out like that

The lines follow how the job was actually priced: a service call fee covering the first hour on site, hourly labor after that, and parts billed at cost or with a stated markup. Each part is separately checkable, which is the whole point — a customer who can verify the bill pays it.

Same day for residential service calls and repairs. For a bathroom remodel or a repipe, invoice on completion, or in progress draws if the job runs past a week.

Common questions

Should I charge a service call fee separately?
Yes, and show what it includes. A named service call line with "includes first hour on site" answers the question before the customer asks it.
Do I have to put my license number on the invoice?
Several states require licensed contractors to show the license number on contracts and invoices, and customers look for it regardless. Put it in the footer of every invoice.
How do I bill an emergency or after-hours call?
As its own line, at your after-hours rate, labeled as such. Never fold the premium silently into the hourly rate.

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