Plumbing companies that digitize operations answer calls faster, dispatch smarter, and collect payments same-day. This checklist covers every system needed.
Dispatch and Scheduling
- Digital dispatch board with drag-and-drop
- GPS-based technician location tracking
- Automated job assignment based on proximity and skill
- Emergency call prioritization
- Schedule optimization for route efficiency
Online Booking
- Online appointment scheduling on website
- Service selection with time estimates
- Automated confirmation and reminder texts
- Customer self-service rescheduling
- After-hours booking capability
Field Service Management
- Mobile app for technicians
- Digital work orders with job details
- Photo and video documentation
- Parts and material tracking per job
- Time tracking per job
Estimating and Pricing
- Flat-rate pricing presentation
- Good/better/best option presentation
- Digital estimate with customer approval
- Financing option presentation
- Upsell and recommendation tools
Invoicing and Payment
- On-site invoice generation
- On-site payment collection (card, check, financing)
- Automated receipt delivery
- Accounts receivable management
- Integration with accounting software
Customer Communication
- Automated "on the way" notifications with technician info
- Post-service follow-up and review requests
- Maintenance agreement reminders
- Seasonal service promotions
- Emergency availability notifications
Marketing
- Review generation automation
- Local SEO with city and service pages
- Google Business Profile optimization
- Email marketing for existing customers
- Referral program tracking
Website
- Modern website with online booking
- Service pages for each plumbing service
- Emergency service prominent display
- Customer reviews and testimonials
- Service area coverage map
Reporting
- Revenue per technician
- Average ticket price tracking
- Job completion time analysis
- Customer satisfaction scores
- Marketing ROI by channel
Next Steps
Dispatch and field service management deliver the highest-impact improvements. Start there.
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