Planning on starting your own plumbing business? There is always demand plumbing services and you will find that the work can also be varied, rewarding, and interesting. By starting your own business, you can also be your own boss and create your own work schedule. So, what steps are required to start your own plumbing business?
Gain Qualifications
If you do not have them already, you will first want to obtain qualifications to become a professional plumber. You will want to take an NVQ or something equivalent to gain the skills of the trade to complete jobs to a professional standard. In addition to learning, having qualifications is important for becoming a reputable plumber (no one will hire a plumber without any formal training!).
Scout the Area
It is also important to consider the area where you are setting up your plumbing business. You need to research what other plumbers there are in the area and what their rates are. It is hard to find an area that is not competitive, but you can learn from your competitors and find ways to distinguish yourself. Additionally, researching the competition can be helpful when it comes to setting your rates as you will want to make sure that you are competitive.
Staffing & Tools
You have a few options when starting a plumbing business. You could operate entirely independently, take on an apprentice or hire a few employees if you want to run a large-scale operation. If you decide to bring people on, you will need to consider training, wages, sick and holiday pay, insurance, etc. It can add more management, but it could also help you to find your feet faster. In addition to this, you also need to make sure that you invest in high-quality plumbers’ tools and have enough for all members of your team.
Promote Yourself
You then need to find the best ways to promote your business. Word-of-mouth marketing is highly effective in this industry, so you will want to encourage friends and family to spread the word. You also need to create a high-quality website, use digital marketing, and use social media to build a following for your business. You can also attend local events, take out adverts in local publications and distribute flyers to spread the word and start attracting customers to your business.
These are a few of the main steps that you will need to take to start your own plumbing business. This can be a rewarding line of work and there is the potential for high levels of success because this is always a service that is required, but it can also be competitive so you need to know how to get set up and get your business noticed from the start.