CFACommercial Funding Advisory

Construction & Trades

Business Funding for Plumbing Businesses

Plumbing businesses deal with unpredictable demand and high parts costs. Emergency service calls are profitable but require fully stocked trucks and on-call technicians. Growing from a one-truck operation to a multi-crew company requires capital for vehicles, inventory, and hiring before the new revenue kicks in.

Common Uses

What Plumbing Businesses Use Funding For

  • Outfit new service vans with pipe cutters, camera inspection systems, and parts inventory
  • Purchase trenchless pipe lining and hydro jetting equipment
  • Hire and train additional licensed plumbers to expand service capacity
  • Fund marketing to win commercial plumbing maintenance contracts

Funding Options

Best Funding Types for Plumbing Businesses

Equipment Financing

Finance sewer cameras, jetting machines, and trenchless equipment that can cost $30,000 or more per unit. The equipment itself serves as collateral, keeping your other assets free.

Vehicle Financing

Put new service vans on the road without a large cash outlay. Plumbing companies often need multiple vehicles quickly when adding crews, and fleet financing programs offer volume discounts.

Short-Term Working Capital

Cover the cost of parts and labor on large commercial jobs where payment comes 30 to 60 days after completion. This keeps your supply accounts current while you wait on receivables.

What Lenders Look For

Qualification Notes for Plumbing Businesses

A valid master plumber's license and proper liability insurance are expected by every lender in this space
Companies with a mix of emergency, residential, and commercial work show more stable revenue than emergency-only operations
Lenders will check that your business has been operating at least 6 to 12 months with consistent bank deposits

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