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Service Agreement Template

Build plumbing maintenance agreement contracts with tiered pricing (Basic/Standard/Premium). Includes revenue projections.

Company Information

Customer Information

Systems / Equipment Covered

Coverage Tier

Most Popular

Payment Terms

Profitability Calculator

Annual Revenue
$12,450
Cost to Service
$3,375
Profit / Agreement
$182
Total Annual Profit
$9,075
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How to Use This Template

1. Enter your company and customer details. Fill in your company name, license number, and contact info. Then add the customer's name, address, and contact information. The agreement number auto-generates but you can customize it to match your numbering system.

2. Add the covered equipment. List every piece of plumbing equipment the agreement covers — water heaters, sump pumps, water softeners, or select whole-house plumbing. Include the make, model, serial number, and install date. Click "Add Another System" for homes with multiple units.

3. Select and customize a coverage tier. Choose Plumbing Protection, Plumbing Plus, or Total Plumbing Care. Each tier comes pre-loaded with industry-standard pricing and benefits. Adjust the price, inspection count, repair discount, and included perks to match what your company offers.

4. Generate and print. Click Generate to create a professional, printable service agreement. It includes all the details you entered, the selected coverage tier, payment terms, cancellation policy, and signature lines for both parties.

Why Service Agreements Are Essential for Plumbing

Service agreements transform a plumbing business from a reactive, emergency-driven operation into one with predictable recurring revenue. Instead of waiting for the phone to ring when a pipe bursts, agreements guarantee scheduled work throughout the year and build a backlog of committed revenue.

Customer retention skyrockets. A customer with an active agreement is far more likely to call you for their next repair or fixture replacement than a one-time service customer. They are already paying you, they know your plumbers, and they trust your company. That loyalty means fewer leads you need to buy and a lower cost of acquisition for every job.

Agreements increase business value. When buyers or investors evaluate a plumbing company, recurring revenue from maintenance agreements is valued at a significantly higher multiple than one-time service revenue. Agreements also smooth out seasonal cash flow, making it easier to manage payroll, inventory, and growth investments year-round.

Every inspection visit is also a sales opportunity. Plumbers identify aging water heaters, corroding supply lines, and failing fixtures during routine maintenance. Agreement customers trust your recommendations because they already have a relationship with your company, leading to higher close rates on repairs and replacements.

When To Use This

Launching a maintenance agreement program. You know you need recurring revenue but have never offered agreements before. Use this template to design your tier structure, set competitive pricing, and generate professional contracts. The profitability calculator helps you price tiers that actually make money after accounting for plumber labor and materials.

Closing new installs. After completing a water heater installation or re-pipe, present the customer with a service agreement before you leave the job site. Offer a first-year discount or include the first year with the installation. This is the highest-conversion moment — the customer just invested thousands of dollars and wants to protect their new equipment.

Renewing and upgrading existing agreements. At renewal time, generate an updated agreement with the customer's current equipment details. Use the tier comparison to show customers the value of upgrading from Plumbing Protection to Plumbing Plus or Total Plumbing Care. The incremental revenue from tier upgrades adds up fast across your entire agreement base.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should a plumbing service agreement include?
A plumbing service agreement should include company and customer information, covered fixtures and equipment with descriptions and locations, the coverage tier detailing what is included (inspections, water heater flushes, drain cleaning, discounts, priority scheduling), pricing and payment terms, agreement duration, auto-renewal and cancellation policies, exclusions and limitations, and signature lines for both parties.
How much should I charge for a plumbing maintenance agreement?
Most plumbing companies charge between $129 and $449 per year depending on the coverage tier. A basic plan with one annual inspection typically runs $129 to $179. A standard plan adding a water heater flush and same-day scheduling runs $199 to $299. Premium plans including drain cleaning, camera inspection, and deeper discounts run $299 to $449. Price to cover your costs plus a healthy margin.
How do plumbing maintenance agreements increase business value?
Maintenance agreements create predictable recurring revenue, which business buyers and lenders value highly. A plumbing company with 500 active agreements at $250 each has $125,000 in predictable annual revenue. This recurring revenue typically sells at a higher multiple than one-time service revenue. Agreements also improve customer retention, reduce seasonal revenue swings, and generate upsell opportunities during inspection visits.
What is the difference between a plumbing service agreement and a warranty?
A warranty is a manufacturer guarantee that covers defects in fixtures or workmanship for a set period — typically 1 to 5 years on parts. A service agreement is a contract between the plumbing company and the customer for ongoing maintenance and service benefits like annual inspections, water heater flushes, repair discounts, and priority scheduling. Warranties cover fixture failure while service agreements cover preventive maintenance and service perks.

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