Licensed Plumber Weekend Side Jobs

Neighbors, friends of customers, landlords with a few rentals and small property managers who need work done outside business hours.

Hourly rate or flat price per job, with parts at cost plus a margin. Keeping to a small number of booked jobs each week keeps it manageable.

• Licensed plumbing trade skills
• Pricing jobs accurately
• Time management around a day job
• Customer communication

• Your own license rules: some states need the license holder to be a master or contractor to work independently, check your state board
• Employer non-compete or moonlighting clauses
• General liability insurance, as an employer's cover will not protect your own jobs
• Local permit rules for water heaters and repiping
• Burnout from physical work on top of a full-time job

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on tools, vehicle and insurance. Monthly revenue is typically estimated around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many jobs you fit around your day job.

Some states need the license holder to be a master or contractor to work independently, so check your state board. Also check any employer non-compete or moonlighting clauses, and local permit rules for water heaters and repiping.

Check general liability insurance, since an employer's cover will not protect your own jobs. Estimates suggest as little as 8 hours a week, and burnout from physical work on top of a full-time job is worth planning for.