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26 Ways to Grow & Expand Your Plumbing Business

Clarity is vital when considering how to grow your plumbing business in 2025. The ways your father’s plumbing company grew in the 1980s, such as community word-of-mouth and Yellow Pages listings, are no longer salient in today’s highly competitive and primarily digital landscape.

The modern plumber requires a mindset, approach, and resource allocation that matches the era.

I’m Nolen Walker – the founder and CEO of Plumbing Webmasters – a digital marketing agency for plumbers across the United States.

Over the past 14+ years, I’ve helped thousands of plumbers grow and expand their businesses using proven methods and cutting-edge innovations.

Note: If you are just starting out, read my article about starting a plumbing business in 2025.

I’ve seen first-hand what it takes for plumbers to transform their companies into consistent growth and expansion.

Based on my experience and expertise, I’ll list 26 ways to grow and expand your plumbing business in 2025:

How to Grow a Plumbing Business (Blog Cover)

1) Build a Plumbing Brand

Branding is the fuel for plumbing business growth in 2025 and the factor that determines your standing across all digital platforms.

While plumbers generally think of branding as their business logo, color scheme, and slogan, its impact expands further in modern marketing.

For example, in search results, Google prioritizes well-known brands, and customers are likelier to purchase from a brand they recognize.

Here are some modern components of plumbing branding for business growth:

Color Scheme

Your plumbing brand’s color scheme matters more than you might imagine. More than 8 of 10 consumers consider color when making a purchase.

Red, blue, yellow, and black have tested well in research evaluating the impact of color on conversions, making these colors optional for your company color scheme.

Another color scheme factor is theme integration, which varies based on location or messaging.

Business Slogan

Brainstorming a memorable plumbing business slogan can expand your existing company into greater prosperity.

Studies show that slogans can increase brand recognition by up to 15%, which aligns with the branding considerations I mentioned earlier.

In addition, slogans can be used on your website, advertising, and other promotional materials.

Digital Branding

While logos, color schemes, and slogans fit into the traditional idea of branding, the digital component of this phenomenon now has a more significant effect.

For example, Google prioritizes brands in Google rankings, which are defined based on the company’s reviews, citations, backlinks, and E-E-A-T signals.

Furthermore, AI language models like OpenAi’s GPT use internet brand mentions to train their applications on which plumbing companies offer reputable services in specific areas.

2) Establish a Success Pattern

Don’t attempt to expand your plumbing company until you establish a consistent pattern of success with your existing model.

For example, do you serve the same range of clients per week for 90 consecutive days? Does your monthly revenue fall within a consistent range for six straight months?

Once you can establish patterns, you have the foundation for expansion and growth, which can be measured against these pivotal benchmarks.

If you attempt to grow your company before establishing such patterns, you won’t be able to measure growth correctly.

3) Strengthen Your Company Culture

Expanding your plumbing business is like going from the minor to the major leagues; your culture must reflect that.

If you have technicians showing up late, secretaries who couldn’t care less about your success, and ownership who lacks vision, you must change the culture.

Your culture should be rooted in accountability and vision, as any person within your organization who is content with the status quo can only hold you back.

Great team members want to be held accountable and want to succeed not just for themselves but for the entire company.

4) Define Customer Pain Points

Business growth requires an intimate grasp of your customer’s pain points so you can empathize with their needs and provide tailored solutions.

Pain points are the emotionally charged challenges your standard plumbing customer faces, such as sudden cold water, low water pressure, and issues that disrupt their daily routines.

Depending on your location and areas of expertise, your average customer pain points may vary from other plumbers.

The key is appropriately defining your customer pain points so you can tailor solutions and integrate them into your messaging.

5) Find Your Unique Value Proposition (UVP)

Expanding as Bob, the ordinary plumber, presents a litany of challenges and obstacles that stifle growth and conversion.

You need a unique value proposition or a UVP to differentiate your plumbing service from competitors.

You may specialize in plumbing disciplines like water heater repair or drain cleaning, allowing you to zero in on the unique problems within that sub-industry.

Alternatively, your owners may have a unique background story that helps them relate to customers in a specific location.

6) Mobilize Promotion With Truck Wraps

Much is made of paid advertising on Google, Facebook, and other platforms, but the truck wrap is a unique promotional tool that allows plumbers to expand their businesses.

Since truck wraps promote your business when you drive and park, they always reach the consumers you are targeting (people in your service area).

The evolution of truck wraps has made integrating them into your broader digital marketing strategy easier, with many now including QR codes that allow onlookers to access your website or landing page quickly.

At the bare minimum, plumbing truck wraps expand brand awareness, increasing conversion rates.

7) Focus on Customer Service

Customer service impacts the perception of your plumbing company regardless of your service quality.

Homeowners will hold grudges against plumbers and their staff who treat them with “perceived indifference” even if the plumbing services are objectively excellent.

Considering this, investing in customer service is part of expanding your company in 2025.

Hire friendly and personable people to onboard new customers and ensure your technicians provide the best possible customer experience during service calls.

8) Network With Local Businesses

Whether you went to JimBob’s hardware store as a tike or not, associating yourself with local mom-and-pop shops is a great way to earn more customers.

Consumers trust the community, which means your association with the locals’ favorite car mechanic and bakery is equally beneficial to your growth.

While local word-of-mouth remains beneficial for plumbing companies, expanding your network online through link-building and social media collaborations is even more salient today.

The best way to form these connections is to wear branded company shirts while shopping in your local service area.

9) Network With Real Estate Agents

In addition to networking with local businesses, try to build relationships with respected local realtors.

Real estate agents have access to a broad scope of properties throughout your area, which means many will require plumbing services.

Tapping into a realtor’s database of new homeowners is one of the most effective ways to earn consistent business quickly.

You can leverage these realtor associations to grow and expand the plumbing business in 2025.

10) Immerse Your Business in The Local Community

Aside from networking with businesses and realtors, immersing yourself in the local community is essential.

This can manifest as local sponsorship of Little League teams and the hosting of community events.

It can also be as simple as talking with the people at your local church and offering to help neighbors with laborious tasks.

When you become known as the go-to local plumbing contractor, your business can grow much faster.

11) Monitor and Enhance Reputation

As a plumbing company, your reputation precedes you when dealing with customers.

For example, a homeowner searches for your brand name on Google and finds 200 reviews for an aggregate rating of 4.7, increasing their confidence in your services.

Alternatively, the homeowner cannot find any reviews about your business and moves on to a more reputable competitor.

Using a reputation management tool like DataPins, plumbers can monitor and enhance their reputation while expanding their business.

12) Systemtize Business Processes

An overlooked factor in business expansion is the systematization of specific business processes.

For example, creating standard operating producers for invoice creation, job reporting, and inventory management ensures that your employees follow a defined protocol to deliver consistent results.

Some systems can be generated through software tools like digital scheduling apps that prevent issues such as the double booking of plumbing technicians.

While not every plumbing business task can be systemized, the ones that can help scale your business.

13) Invest in Technician Training

While homeowners may lack the expertise to differentiate qualified technicians from novices, investing in technician training will ultimately help your business grow.

Hosting plumbing workshops that introduce modern techniques and certifications helps keep your staff updated on best practices.

In addition, training should include soft skills, such as customer interactions and software adoption.

Your revenue and brand expansion will follow suit when your service quality improves at scale.

14) Prioritize Modern Plumbing Tools

Investing in new plumbing tools fosters more efficient services, which are, in turn, more appealing to consumers.

One example is hydrojetting, which requires expensive equipment but minimizes the disruption to your customer’s property.

Not only will customers appreciate your new plumbing tools, but so will your staff as it streamlines historically laborious plumbing tasks.

As a business owner, monitoring the latest plumbing tools and equipment helps you stay ahead of the curve.

15) Integrate Email Marketing

Email marketing effectively engages and informs consumers about your plumbing services as your company grows.

You might send monthly newsletters with up-to-date plumbing tips, seasonal maintenance reminders, and special discount codes.

Another way to leverage email in business expansion is to request customer reviews, enhancing your reputation and SEO.

If nothing else, email is a consistent reminder of your brand to your existing customers and anyone who subscribes to your list.

16) Launch a Referral Program

A plumber referral program can leverage existing customers into business advocates, which can help expand your business.

Of course, these customers will expect something in return for their referrals, such as service discounts and other rewards.

One example to consider is long-time plumbing customers getting a $50 discount on their next plumbing service per successful referral.

In addition to booking more new customers, referral programs also help your company build long-term brand loyalty.

17) Run Themed Promotions

Plumbing promotions with specific themes perform best when targeting new customers.

Consider winter, summer, holidays, and location-related themes, which will vary by your service area.

Build marketing materials such as social media posts and emails that leverage these themes to appeal to your audience.

In the increased social media usage age, themed promotions help your plumbing business stand out from competitors.

18) Strategically Run Paid Ads

Digital advertising should be part of your plumbing marketing strategy but only within the confines of a sustainable campaign.

I’ve witnessed many a plumber blow their growth projections from irresponsible ad spend, usually at the hands of a third-party agency.

Nevertheless, paid ads are highly effective when used correctly on platforms such as Google and Facebook Ads.

The key is using paid ads to enhance your other marketing efforts, such as SEO and reputation management.

19) Use Specialized Digital Marketing

Digital marketing always seems like a great idea until plumbers join the 70% of their peers dissatisfied with their provider.

The problem with digital marketing is that it paints too broad of a brush and includes agencies not attuned to plumbing marketing specifics.

For example, did you know that at least 46% of all organic Google traffic comes from zero-volume keywords?

When you account for all SERP features, up to 95% of organic traffic comes from long-tail plumbing keywords.

You need a specialized approach that targets these keywords in your service area.

20) Invest in Software

Software, whether CRMs or Local SEO tools, is essential for plumbing business expansion.

I recommend DataPins, the software I developed for plumbers to rank on Google and Google Maps using digital brand signals like E-E-A-T.

I also advise plumbers to integrate a reputable CRM into their business operations to streamline repeatable tasks.

With software solutions, plumbing companies can stay organized and efficient while scaling.

21) Implement Automation

Like software, automation helps plumbing companies reduce menial tasks that take up your valuable time.

You can invest your time into growth and expansion by automating specific tasks such as scheduling, invoicing, and follow-ups.

The key is to outline your current workflow and look for tools to help you automate them.

Sometimes, this will include what is known as a “tech stack,” a combination of digital tools that work within an overarching business process.

22) Study Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI will impact your plumbing business in 2025, and you can decide whether that impact will be positive or negative.

Research AI tools such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and CoPilot can help you understand how to integrate artificial intelligence into your 2025 business plan.

Will you use chatbots, predictive analysis, or AI-driven marketing campaigns?

However you decide to integrate AI into your plumbing company expansion, it will pay dividends if properly executed.

23) Reinvest in Your Business

Please don’t buy an F-350 with the fruits of your plumbing business growth because it will undermine continued expansion.

Instead, reinvest your profits into aspects of your plumbing business that need improvements, such as software and AI.

Other areas to invest money are equipment upgrades, talent scouting, hiring, and providing better employee pay so you can retain top talent.

Your marketing campaigns which include SEO and Google Maps can also benefit from continued investments.

24) Avoid In-House Marketing

One investment strategy you should avoid is hiring in-house plumbing marketers, as I’ve seen this decision backfire for countless business owners.

There is a misconception that you should transition from a marketing agency to an in-house marketing staff during the expansion process.

Your resources should remain with agencies with expertise rather than attempting to manage and oversee someone within your plumbing company’s organization.

An agency focused on plumbing marketing has the checks and balances required to deliver excellent results consistently.

25) Check-in With Employees

Neglecting your employees can lead to harbored resentment that undermines your expansion goals.

That’s why regularly checking in with your plumbing employees is essential to growing your business.

Schedule monthly one-on-one meetings with each employee in which you discuss their goals and ask for input about processes and company culture.

Empowering your team to be an active part of your business rather than just a “worker” will improve their work performance and increase their investment in your success.

26) Exit The Gig Economy

Plumbers serious about growing their business must flip the mental switch from contractor to company by exiting the gig economy for good.

No more buying plumbing leads from third-party providers or relying solely on paid ads to generate new customers.

I’ve worked with thousands of the most successful plumbing companies, and every single one of them has made this mental switch. I have never looked back.

The gig economy is now in the rearview mirror as you focus on building a sustainable plumbing business in 2025.

Ready to Grow Your Plumbing Business?

Growing your plumbing business in 2025 is attainable through proven expansion methods that align with our current era of technology, consumer behavior, and customer expectations.

It starts with building a legitimate plumbing brand that will trigger growth in every aspect of your business, from marketing to customer interactions.

From there, plumbers must define their customer’s common challenges (AKA pain points) to provide unique solutions that stand out from competitors.

While some growth strategies are scientific, others are artful, such as authentically immersing yourself in your local community through church, sports, and events.

As you build up local equity, you must demonstrate online with Local SEO, customer reviews, and specialized digital marketing services (like the ones my agency, Plumbing Webmasters, provides).

It would help if you also avoided the common pitfalls of overzealous business owners who waste their profits on luxuries and fail to reinvest in their business goals.

If you’d like to speak with me about my 14+ years of experience helping plumbing companies grow and expand their business, reach out today.

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21 Plumber Slogans and Phrases That Will Make You Crack Up

Everyone likes funny plumbing slogans, which means choosing a hilarious catchphrase for your plumbing company can increase conversion rates and expand brand awareness.

It helps in any industry to have a bit of a sense of humor. After all, when you have a sense of humor, it makes those more challenging times a little less brutal to handle. If you take things far too seriously and never laugh about the rough stuff, you will find yourself feeling a bit overwhelmed.

When you don’t take the time to laugh a little, you might find yourself ready to burst like a backed-up toilet. Taking preventative maintenance for yourself is just as crucial as protecting your plumbing, which helps keep everything flowing the way that it should.

With that said, here are some of the funniest sayings and slogans in the plumbing world that make just about anyone chuckle and feel a little more light-hearted about the grimy world that is plumbing repair and maintenance.

Best Plumbing Slogans

We repair what your husband fixed
A good flush beats a full house
Don’t sleep with a drip, call your plumber
We’re #1 in the #2 business
Professional, affordable and we always leave the seat down
Call us when you’re backed up
Got a leak, we’ll take a peek
Plumbers do it at the crack of dawn
We’re plumb crazy
24/7 plumbing, we show up
All cisterns go
The best place to take your leaks
iPlumb
Plumbers have pipe dreams
We won’t drain your checkbook
Our reputation has leaked out
If it weren’t for us, you’d have no place to go
If water runs through it, we do it
Call the best, flush the rest
Sh*t goes downhill and payday is Friday
Flush your worries, and your waste

We repair what your husband fixed

One of the cliché go-to anecdotes is that husbands are a bit hard-headed and will try to fix things that are well beyond their scope. And when that happens, you need professionals in your corner to ensure that the job gets done correctly.

Though we all mean well with our do-it-yourself repairs, sometimes things will go awry. It happens to the best of us and creates a good laugh that we can all share.

A good flush beats a full house

This is the puniest pun that ever punned. The flush plays on the flushing of a toilet and a flush in poker, where the player gets five cards of the same suit. The full house plays on your home being flooded by a clogged toilet and a full house in poker which is three of one card with two of another.

Puns are always hilarious, and this one delivers with the puns to maximum effect.

Don’t sleep with a drip, call your plumber

Poor husbands out there take a lot of flack, it seems. This one is yet another play on words: husbands who aren’t the best can be called a drip, and the drip also refers to potential leaks that can occur with your plumbing.

The message is right on, though: whenever you have a leak or drip, make sure that you call in your favorite plumber. They should get the job done pretty quickly and make sure you can go back to having normal plumbing.

We’re #1 in the #2 business

Oh boy, this one seems pretty self-explanatory. When referencing the #2, that refers to…well, you know.

It isn’t the prettiest thing to be the best at, but it is something of a necessity. Don’t deal with any #2 if you don’t have to; let the best plumbers in your area make sure that these pesky problems are dealt with in short order.

Leave the #1’s and #2’s to those professionals instead of dealing with those nasty messes yourself.

Professional, affordable and we always leave the seat down

There has been a battle raging between men and women for a lifetime and that is whether or not the seat should be left down.

Women everywhere will profess that it should be left down so that they can sit down safely in the middle of the night. Men will argue that women shouldn’t just go around blindly when it comes to toilet activity.

This discussion will rage on forever, likely, but you can have a laugh when your favorite plumber makes light of it. But maybe leave the seat down, so your wife doesn’t get mad.

Call us when you’re backed up

Man, the puns just reign supreme, don’t they? One of the biggest plumbing issues is that they are clogged or “backed up.” In this instance, you likely need a plumber to come in and clear out that clog for you. It’s a nasty mess, but it is something that a qualified plumber can definitely handle.

Being backed up also means that you are having some gastro difficulty. You might have some stomach aches and cramps and can have difficulty “going”; hence being “backed up”. Like I said, puns are a big thing in this world.

Got a leak, we’ll take a peek

If it isn’t a pun it’s a rhyme. Rhymes can be something that sticks in your head quite easily, hence the reason that there are some slogans that rhyme.

This is one of those cases that refers to common household plumbing leaks. It is important not to let them go unattended because they can have serious repercussions.

Call in your favorite plumber the minute you notice a leak to prevent bigger issues from arising, and you will be glad that you took the preventative measures to keep your house protected.

Plumbers do it at the crack of dawn

Another one of those weird sayings that just kind of became associated with plumbers. This also plays on the old “plumber’s crack,” which has been associated with plumbers who probably need a belt or to at least pull their pants up.

“Plumber’s crack” has been the name associated with any time when someone’s pants are too low, and you can see far too much of their rear end.

Still, it’s a funny pun that will give you a chuckle and harkens to plumbers everywhere. Making potential customers laugh is a good start when they have a plumbing difficulty.

We’re plumb crazy

Let’s put it this way: you’d be hard-pressed to find a plumbing company that doesn’t make some plumbing pun. It is just the nature of the business, and this one is no different. It takes the word plumbing and ties it into a funny saying.

And the thing is, it’s probably not wrong. You have to be a little crazy to want to deal with some of the nasty grossness that comes with plumbing. Getting your hands dirty and disgusting is a way of life that you have to come to accept.

24/7 plumbing, we show up

This is one of those sayings that seems to get a better reception in the plumbing world itself as it is not one of your traditional puns, and it doesn’t quite make everyone laugh. Still, it is one of those sayings that definitely makes you think and draws the audience’s attention to that company.

Not all plumbing slogans or sayings have to be funny; the goal is to illustrate how dependable and reliable that company is, and this one does that in spades.

All cisterns go

What do you know? It’s another pun! Cisterns are tied into the plumbing world, and it is a play on the old phrase “all systems go,” which means that everything is set to go. Man, the plumbing world loves itself some puns, doesn’t it?

Still, it’s another funny pun that should at least grab the audience’s attention for long enough to get a bit of a laugh and leave the audience wondering a little bit more about the company in question.

For that reason, it does the job it is meant to do and keeps the attention on that company for at least a few moments.

The best place to take your leaks

You can bet on at least 15 of these sayings being puns because, as stated, the plumbing world absolutely loves its puns. This one is pretty self-explanatory: “taking a leak” means relieving yourself. Boom, that’s the joke. Not exactly the most complicated thing in the world.

This is one of those ones that will make you chuckle a bit and appreciate that at least these companies are trying to make what is a not-so-fun thing a little bit more fun.

iPlumb

Apple is one of the most popular and recognizable companies on the planet, thanks to its iPhone, iPad, and iTunes products and programs. For this reason, that makes them ripe for parody, and this one does just that by tying plumbing in with the popular company.

It isn’t the most creative or original idea in the world, but it is certainly something that will make your audience stop, think, and at least laugh a little bit. That’s all you can really ask for out of your slogan, isn’t it?

Plumbers have pipe dreams

Oh boy, another pun! Pipe dreams are the kind of dreams that one would have that are way off in the future and only vaguely possible. They are huge dreams that likely won’t happen but still exist in one way or another. Everyone has pipe dreams of their own.

On the same side of that coin, plumbers deal with pipes on a daily basis, hence “pipe dreams.” Another play on words for another plumbing slogan. It’s almost like all these companies get together and decide that puns are the only way to go for marketing purposes. There are a lot worse ones out there, I suppose.

We won’t drain your checkbook

Did I say that 15 of them would be puns? I meant like 18 or 19 of them. Puns are the lifeblood of the plumbing marketing game. Puns make you laugh and make you think of various things that are both related and unrelated to the plumbing industry.

This one, though, actually appeals to customers because it makes you realize that you don’t have to go broke to get your plumbing taken care of. Cost is a massive worry for customers, and knowing that you won’t have to break the bank is a pretty big thing.

Our reputation has leaked out

What else is there to say at this point? Puns, puns everywhere! They are popular for a reason, but they all kind of hit the same notes. Still, they are disarming and make for a fun time, so they are what they are.

If it weren’t for us, you’d have no place to go

Funny as this one is, it’s the truth. Without proper plumbing, you really would have no place to go, and that could turn into an ugly mess in a hurry.

With the right plumbers, you can make sure that your plumbing is all working correctly so that you don’t have to worry about where to go or any unsightly messes that could cause some havoc in your life. This is one of the better sayings that there are, though it is a part of the flurry of puns that we have seen.

If water runs through it, we do it

This is pretty similar to the previous one in that it plays on words (like just about any other saying on this list, actually). And water runs through all of your plumbing fixtures, meaning that the company that made up the slogan can handle all of your plumbing needs.

That’s a somewhat subtle yet funny way to get across to your customers that you can do anything that they need and keep a light heart about it.

Call the best, flush the rest

Another pun, anyone? This is a great way to say that you are the best and to forget everyone else. That’s the idea, too: you want to present that you are the best in the business and that no one else can match up to what you can offer.

While it isn’t the best idea to insult the competition, standing out is difficult, and you should try to do so in any way that you can.

Sh*t goes downhill and payday is Friday

This is more of an insider joke and less of a marketing term for plumbing. It basically means that things will be rough and all flow downhill, but that payday comes at the same time every week.

It is more for plumbers and their apprentices to help get through a particularly rough week than anything else, but it is still one of those funny sayings worth noting and is still highly relevant in the industry.

Flush your worries… and your waste

Some companies may want to present a more family-friendly theme with their catchphrase. While it’s hard to avoid being dirty in any plumbing-related activity, this slogan mentioned above may be the perfect blend of accurate and playful.

Best of all, this saying projects a sense of ease and calm to your consumer, which is their ultimate best-case scenario when hiring a plumbing contractor.

Conclusion

And that’s our list! Need help creating a stronger online brand for your business? The Plumbing Webmasters can help generate incredible leads for your team, as we’ve helped hundreds of companies across the United States.

37 New Plumbing Tools on The Market in 2025

Being a plumber or a plumbing contractor calls for the best plumbing tools on the market.

Although our team focuses on plumbing advertising and other marketing tools, your physical tools are just as crucial to your success.

Customers have a wide variety of problems they depend on you to address.

As a plumber or contractor, you must have all the necessary equipment at your disposal to ensure that you can get the job – any job – done with the utmost quality and efficiency.

An array of tools combines multiple operations to ensure versatility and reliability without spending a ton or having a lot of storage space for separate tools.

No more having to carry a ton of tools with only one specific use again. No more having to sift and sort through those tools to find the right one for the job.

These are 37 of the newest and must-have tools on the market today for plumbers and plumbing contractors, tools that no professional should be without.

1) Milwaukee Sawzall Reciprocating Saw

As much as the entire plumbing process has changed for the better, there will still come a time when you need to get down to the nitty-gritty and do some old-fashioned grunt work.

Thankfully, thanks to tools like the Milwaukee Sawzall, you don’t have to grunt quite as much as you once did.

There is also a ONE-KEY component that lets users track and customize the tool’s performance for unmatched productivity.

You can even track and manage the tool through the associated app. Many manufacturers wish they had that kind of versatility and convenience.

The customers have spoken, making Sawzall a favorite among plumbers and plumbing contractors. Make sure that you add this one to your repertoire immediately.

2) ROVVER X

ROVVER X is an adaptable sewer inspection crawler system that inspects pipes up to 96″ in diameter.

The innovative plumbing tool can evade obstacles and crawl up to 1640 feet.

In addition, ROVVER X senses internal pressure and temperature through digital scanning.

This Wi-Fi-enabled plumbing tool also features digital uploads and sharing for more detailed analysis.

Overall, ROVVER X is a pivotal point in the evolution of plumbing tools, allowing companies to increase efficiency and scope regarding sewer camera inspections.

3) FLIR Thermal Imaging Camera

The FLIR Thermal Imaging Camera helps plumbers scan entire properties for leaks and temperature changes without damaging anything.

The term “non-invasive” is becoming increasingly popular in the plumbing industry as homeowners and commercial property owners prefer services that don’t cause damage.

This innovative plumbing tool also provides real-time feedback so customers can get immediate diagnoses and input on their plumbing issues.

This emerging technology is game-changing for plumbers because plumbing leaks often occur within a property’s floors, walls, and slabs.

Investing in this tool can help separate local plumbers from competitors, resulting in greater client favorability.

4) Bosch 1/4” Hex Impact Driver

While several are currently on the market, the brushless impact driver is a must-have for anyone in the plumbing industry, with a torque of 975 in.-lbs.

You can’t beat the level of power that comes out of such a small package and a weight of just under two pounds.

The customers have spoken: this is a must-have. Don’t ever leave home without an impact driver like this one.

You will have most of the battle won with this hex impact driver and won’t need much else in your tool bag.

The hex impact driver delivers in all aspects with the ultimate versatility, reliability, and power. Make any job more accessible and more convenient than ever before.

5) Hilti Cordless Rotary Hammer

The hammer has been a staple of any handyman’s tool belt for the longest time. But as times changed, the hammer had to follow.

The traditional hammers you held and swung at your target got the job done for a long time, but they have evolved.

The Hilti cordless rotary hammer can deliver even more power in tighter spaces than ever.

It is perfect for drilling into masonry, concrete, wood, and steel for removing and driving screws. It also has a specially designed mechanism for hammering that can reach up to 5200 impacts per minute.

Your old hammer can’t even begin to compete with the cordless rotary hammer. It provides far more power, range, and features than ever possible from a hammer.

Make sure you have one in your tool bag before you head out again, and you will never have to worry about having enough power for the job again.

6) Milwaukee LED Compact Site Light

The compact site light offers two lights for both tasking and area lighting.

It has an output of 2,200 lumens while in area mode, which is made for illuminating larger work areas, and 1,000 lumens of floodlighting, which is meant for task situations.

There is no instance that this compact site light cannot handle.

It offers up to 18 hours of total runtime, so you can be confident that you are getting all the light you need for the most time possible.

It is also constructed of high-impact polycarbonate so that it will stand up to the maximum amount of abuse without breaking down.

With unmatched reliability and capability, it is little wonder that this is a popular option among contractors and plumbers. You will always have the compact site light to guide your way.

7) Bosch Self-Leveling Cross-Line Laser with Plumb Points

If you still have a traditional level in your tool bag, throw that thing in the garbage right now.

It is outdated in general, but especially when you can have a Bosch Self-Leveling Cross-Line Laser at your disposal. No other leveling options exist that match this tool’s capabilities.

This self-leveling cross-line laser delivers the ultimate versatility by providing evident laser lines and points.

Additionally, these lines and points can be turned on both singularly or together to provide vertical level, horizontal level, and plumb transfer applications.

Make measuring and leveling far more manageable than ever before when you implement the highly popular Bosch self-leveling cross-line laser with plumb points.

You can cut a few outdated tools out of your tool belt and add this do-it-all tool.

8) Milwaukee Cheater Adaptable Pipe Wrench

There was once a time when it was necessary to carry a whole kit of wrenches for every situation.

Sure, you were prepared, but you had to dig through your tools to find the proper wrench for the job and then go through the hassle of finding the correct wrench.

The Cheater is an adjustable, adaptable pipe wrench offering threaded handles.

They offer a 10” length with no handles for the tighter spaces, an 18” length with a smaller handle for your general-purpose usage, and a 24” length with a longer handle for maximum reach and leverage.

There is quite literally nothing that you cannot do with the Cheater. This is an absolute must-have for plumbers or contractors anywhere.

It is incredibly versatile and can help reduce the number of tools you need in your tool bag. What can be better than that?

9) DeWalt Press Tool

If you are in the plumbing industry, it goes without saying that fitting new pipes can be some of the most challenging work that you have to do.

And like some other tools on this list that replace outdated tools, the DeWalt press tool will do the same.

This tool is capable of pressing pipe fittings from ½” to a whopping 4” in both stainless steel and copper piping.

It can complete the full range of presses and a wide range of crimping heads and attachments for various applications and materials.

If you are a pipe fitter, this is a must-have for your toolbox. Don’t ever leave home without the press tool at your disposal again.

10) Rothenberger ROCAM Inspection Camera

You sometimes need to perform an inspection before you ever start work.

This ensures that you are of the utmost certainty about where the issue lies and that there are not any spreading issues to be aware of.

This can be highly difficult without the right tools at your disposal.

With the Rothenberger ROCAM inspection camera, you can be confident that you will find the problem every time with the least difficulty involved.

Suitable for pipework from 40-300 mm in diameter and a 30 m x 7 mm pushrod that can be extended an additional 8 m, you can get to just about any area possible.

Twenty-five waterproof LEDs ensure you can get all the lighting that you need along the way.

There is no better tool on the market today for pipe fitting. What used to be a difficult task has now been made easier than ever because of this reliable and versatile camera.

Never let a problem escape unseen again when you can have this excellent camera.

11) Milwaukee Drain Snake Kit

This is a necessity for any plumbers out there. Clogged drains are among the most common issues customers call in professionals for.

With this drain snake kit, you can make short work of any clogged drain at a moment’s notice.

Simply put, this is the ultimate service plumbing solution. With a weight of only 10 pounds, it is the lightest of any professional drain cleaner on the market today.

It has a hybrid, unique design that can provide both the benefits of a floor-based drain cleaner and a handheld into one machine.

Traditional, manual snakes are fine and well, but the Milwaukee drain snake kit provides versatility and quality that has yet to be matched.

Add one of these to your tool bag, and you will have a wide variety of problems taken care of thanks to one tool.

12) RIGID Straplock Pipe Handle

One of the most significant issues in maintaining and installing those larger diameter metal and plastic pipes is not the weight itself. Instead, the grip turns out to be the biggest issue for users.

When you can’t get the proper grip and leverage, you can’t apply adequate force in all directions.

Never struggle with larger-diameter pipes again when you can implement the pipe handle into your tool bag. It is a favorite among plumbers for a good reason and will likely remain that way for a long time to come.

13) Smartpipe®

Smartpipe® is a reinforced thermoplastic pipeline replacement technology that allows plumbers to perform trenchless installations with minimal excavation.

The tool includes fiber optic sensing to assist contractors with real-time leak detection, impressing customers and increasing service efficiency.

One of the most intriguing components of this tool and technology is its versatility, as it can be used on residential, commercial, and industrial plumbing projects.

Furthermore, Smartpipe® improves safety from traditional steel pipelines and reduces carbon footprint by at least 70%.

In terms of innovation, this tool supports hydrogen and carbon dioxide energy infrastructure, securing your plumbing company for years to come.

14) DURATECH Multi-function Adjustable Pipe Wrench Set

The DURATECH Multi-function Adjustable Pipe Wrench Set provides versatility by including two adaptable, heavy-duty wrenches for various pipe sizes.

This versatility reduces the amount of wrenches your plumbing company needs for a specific job, allowing you to carry fewer tools while solving more problems.

This wrench’s ergonomic design contributes durability for user-friendly pipe tightening and loosening without sacrificing precision.

15) Husky 18 in. Aluminum Pipe Wrench

The Husky 18 in. Aluminum Pipe Wrench combines lightness (in terms of weight) with supreme durability, offering reliability to local plumbers.

The tool’s 2-inch jaw capacity fosters gripping security for various pipe sizes, making a contractor’s job much more manageable.

Furthermore, the tool’s aluminum body makes it easier to deploy without reducing its potency.

16) Milwaukee 14 in. Steel Pipe Wrench

The Milwaukee 14 in. Steel Pipe Wrench features steel construction for heavy-duty use, making a contractor’s job more user-friendly.

The tool’s ergonomic handle secures its grip and makes controlling various plumbing fixtures a thing of ease.

Plumbers regularly cite this tool’s strength and reliability, making it a formidable addition to any company’s toolkit.

17) DURATECH 4 Way Sillcock Key

The DURATECH 4 Way Sillcock Key is perfect for plumbers who need a tool that fits various stem fittings running from 1/4″ to 9/32″.

This plumbing tool is most commonly used for outdoor spigots and faucets, while its manageable size makes it easy to travel.

Local plumbers use this innovative tool for on-the-spot faucet work, especially with outdoor plumbing fixtures.

18) Bernzomatic TS8000 – High-Intensity Trigger Start Torch

Plumbers use the Bernzomatic TS8000 to solder copper pipes or heat them with a trigger start design.

This plumbing tool allows for a simple operation that adapts to various plumbing uses because of its adjustable flame control.

Most local plumbers should consider this torch a no-brainer addition when seeking soldering plumbing tools in 2025.

19) Vanguard Teflon Thread Seal Tape

Many local plumbing contractors use Vanguard Teflon Thread Seal Tape to seal pipe connections for their threaded plumbing projects.

This tape is notably durable and features an expansive design that prevents leaks near joints, even in high-pressure conditions.

The tape also withstands temperatures ranging from freezing to scolding, showcasing its range of use cases for plumbing projects.

20) RIDGID 55808 PowerClear Drain Cleaning Machine

Plumbing companies sing the praises of the RIDGID 55808 PowerClear Drain Cleaning Machine because of its low weight and ability to quickly clear blockages in plumbing drains.

Its autofeed technology allows the tool to navigate cables and remove disruptive clogs in the plumbing system.

Plumbers seeking an efficient and reliable drain cleaning tool are likely to be impressed by the RIDGID 55808 PowerClear Drain Cleaning Machine in 2025.

21) Cobra Products 3/8-Inch by 25-feet Drain Auger

Plumbing contractors use the Cobra 3/8-Inch Drain Auger to clear hard-to-reach clogs from smaller drains, including kitchen sinks.

The tool benefits from flexibility as its 25-foot cable can reach and cleanse the deepest part of the pipes.

This plumbing tool won’t break the bank and is one of the most affordable on the list.

22) Clorox Toilet Plunger and Brush Combo Set

For plumbers seeking a blend of ease of use and functionality, the Clorox Toilet Plunger and Brush Combo Set is ideal for unclogging and cleaning toilets.

This tool is also suitable for homeowners, making it something you can resell as a product to your local clients.

The suction rate is awe-inspiring and addresses stubborn toilet clogs quickly.

23) Milwaukee M12 Cordless Inspection Camera Kit

When dealing with hard-to-reach areas like pipe interiors, plumbing diagnostics often present a challenge.

The Milwaukee M12 Inspection Camera Kit is an optimal addition to your plumbing company’s tool kit.

Its high-res camera allows contractors to evaluate crystal-clear imaging of pipe interiors, and its flexible cable can reach tight spaces.

24) Ironclad General Utility Work Gloves GUG

Protecting your hands and those of your technicians is essential for workplace safety and productivity.

With this in mind, investing in Ironclad General Utility Work Gloves is a no-brainer for local plumbing businesses.

These gloves are durable and comfortable while providing an elite-level grip for the most laborious plumbing jobs, including those involving heavy or slippery items.

25) K Tool International Heat Shield Pad

The K Tool International Heat Shield Pad is ideal for contractors seeking welding protection tools or working with hot temperatures.

Whether welding or soldering, this pad guards the perimeter surfaces and materials as you perform the process.

This preemptive measure protects those surfaces from damage while keeping you and your technicians safe with its flame resistance.

26) DEWALT PEX Expander Tool Kit, 20V Max

PEX pipe fittings often present various challenges to local plumbers, especially when working in confined spaces.

Investing in the DEWALT PEX Expander Tool Kit makes sense for streamlining PEX pipe installations.

The tool reduces labor time and includes a 20V Max battery for long-term performance for plumbers.

27) Milwaukee PEX Crimp Jaw for M12 Force Logic

Plumbing companies seeking a streamlined solution to cropping PEX pipe fittings should research the Milwaukee PEX Crimp Jaw.

This innovative tool helps secure connections while reducing installation time and labor.

Plumbers who regularly work with PEX plumbing systems are likely to benefit most from this new tool.

28) Klein Tools 89030 1/2-Inch EMT Aluminum Conduit Bender

Plumbers know the nightmare of bending EMT conduits with insufficient plumbing tools.

The problem-solver for this scenario is the Klein Tools Aluminum Conduit Bender, which makes this process easy and precise.

The tool’s ergonomic design and lightweight aluminum build make it a common choice among plumbers and electricians seeking to shape pipes efficiently and safely.

29) Klein Tools 32561 Multi-Bit Stubby Screwdriver

Basic plumbing tools like screwdrivers have also benefited from innovations, as evidenced by the Klein Tools Multi-Bit Stubby Screwdriver.

Every plumber can relate to the challenge of using screwdrivers in highly confined spaces, reducing precision and increasing labor.

This screwdriver includes interchangeable bits, expanding its use cases across various plumbing jobs and home areas.

30) DURATECH 3-Piece Aluminum Straight Pipe Wrench Set

Plumbing contractors seeking a high-quality aluminum wrench should check out the DURATECH 3-Piece Pipe Wrench Set.

This tool is low in weight and high in durability, so it can grip and turn various pipes of all sizes.

The ease with which this pipe wrench set handles plumbing pipes without sacrificing strength makes it a noteworthy addition to most plumbing toolkits.

31) Husky Basin Wrench

Contractors working on sinks and faucets should benefit from the Husky Basin Wrench explicitly designed for this use case.

Whether you are performing a plumbing faucet repair or installation, this basin wrench will save you and your team effort and labor time.

Because fixture work is a staple of most plumbing businesses, this tool is an excellent investment for anyone in the industry.

32) DURATECH 10-Inch Adjustable Wrench

While some professionals might scoff at the DURATECH 10-inch Adjustable Wrench as a DIY tool for wannabee plumbers, its usage among licensed contractors has increased.

The fact is it efficiently tightens loose HEX bolts and nuts and includes a wide jaw opening to expand its use cases.

Its ergonomic design contributes to its strength and reliability, not just for homeowners but for industry leaders.

33) DEWALT Concealer Clear Anti-Fog Dual Mold Safety Goggle

Overlooking safety during plumbing jobs is all too common, especially for one-man shows or startup companies.

Plumbers must protect their eyes during repairs and installations, and they can do so with the DEWALT Anti-Fog Safety Goggles.

These goggles are built with a dual-mold design and provide an anti-fog coating for clear visibility during plumbing projects.

34) RIDGID EZ Change Faucet Tool

For contractors tasked with removing or installing faucets and fixtures, the RIDGID EZ Change Faucet Tool simplifies the entire operation.

It combines shut-off valves, mounting nuts, and supply line nuts into a single compact design for increased efficiency.

Also, its ergonomic handle makes it easy to use in tight spaces so local plumbers can quickly handle plumbing jobs.

35) Millionhome Plumbing Tools Angle Stop Wrench

The average plumber’s nightmare often involves working with angle stops or compression fittings, making the Millionhome Angle Stop Wrench a life-saver.

The tool’s jaws are adjustable so plumbing contractors can easily secure the grip and access confined spaces.

We know how frustrating intricate plumbing jobs are for contractors, so we are making this tool an annoyance avoider and a time saver.

36) Steelman 4-in-1 Plumbers Wrench

For plumbers tasked with loosening or tightening lock nuts, the Steelman 4-in-1 Plumbers Wrench provides the necessary precision.

Beyond lock nuts, this adaptable tool is also ideal for tightening slip nuts and other smaller materials.

The tool’s durability and high-quality construction integrity make it an appealing addition to your local plumbing company’s toolkit.

37) Milwaukee M18 Short Throw Press Tool Kit

Plumbing contractors who have conducted their share of pipe fittings know how difficult it can be to press connections into confined spaces.

The Milwaukee M18 Short Throw Press Tool Kit addresses this concern by promoting efficient pipe firring powered by its M18 battery system.

This plumbing tool kit is suitable for various pipe sizes and material types, making it ideal for modern plumbing jobs requiring innovative solutions.

The Importance of New Plumbing Tools

Plumbing companies compete in various ways, from marketing to customer service and equipment.

Investing in the latest plumbing tools can be a significant advantage for your business if you know where to look.

However, not all tools are going to be worth your money.

As an expert in the industry, you already know how and when to use discretion when investing in plumbing tools.

Thankfully, times have changed, and technology has evolved to allow you to find the best job possible with the most remarkable ease and convenience.

You don’t have to worry about lugging around a considerable amount of plumbing tools in some big, clustered van again; you can carry a handful of tools in your truck or car and have easy access to whatever job you might need.

Hopefully, this list of top-tier products inspires you to find powerful tools for your company’s arsenal.