How to write a plumbing job description
A good plumbing job post gets faster, cheaper, more accurate quotes. Here is exactly what to include — with three real examples.
What this example covers
- What every plumbing job post should include
- Example 1 — Leaking kitchen tap
- Example 2 — Blocked toilet
- Example 3 — Hot water unit replacement
- Photos and access details
- What NOT to put in a job post
Section-by-section guidance
What every plumbing job post should include
Cover this section in two or three plain-English sentences, written the way you would describe the job to a mate. Add specifics where you have them — sizes in metres, ages of fixtures in years, brand names if you can read them off the unit. The more concrete the detail, the more accurate and the more comparable the quotes you receive in response. If you are not sure of an answer, write "unknown" rather than guessing — a good tradie would rather know what is unknown than be misled.
Example 1 — Leaking kitchen tap
Cover this section in two or three plain-English sentences, written the way you would describe the job to a mate. Add specifics where you have them — sizes in metres, ages of fixtures in years, brand names if you can read them off the unit. The more concrete the detail, the more accurate and the more comparable the quotes you receive in response. If you are not sure of an answer, write "unknown" rather than guessing — a good tradie would rather know what is unknown than be misled.
Example 2 — Blocked toilet
Cover this section in two or three plain-English sentences, written the way you would describe the job to a mate. Add specifics where you have them — sizes in metres, ages of fixtures in years, brand names if you can read them off the unit. The more concrete the detail, the more accurate and the more comparable the quotes you receive in response. If you are not sure of an answer, write "unknown" rather than guessing — a good tradie would rather know what is unknown than be misled.
Example 3 — Hot water unit replacement
Cover this section in two or three plain-English sentences, written the way you would describe the job to a mate. Add specifics where you have them — sizes in metres, ages of fixtures in years, brand names if you can read them off the unit. The more concrete the detail, the more accurate and the more comparable the quotes you receive in response. If you are not sure of an answer, write "unknown" rather than guessing — a good tradie would rather know what is unknown than be misled.
Photos and access details
Cover this section in two or three plain-English sentences, written the way you would describe the job to a mate. Add specifics where you have them — sizes in metres, ages of fixtures in years, brand names if you can read them off the unit. The more concrete the detail, the more accurate and the more comparable the quotes you receive in response. If you are not sure of an answer, write "unknown" rather than guessing — a good tradie would rather know what is unknown than be misled.
What NOT to put in a job post
Cover this section in two or three plain-English sentences, written the way you would describe the job to a mate. Add specifics where you have them — sizes in metres, ages of fixtures in years, brand names if you can read them off the unit. The more concrete the detail, the more accurate and the more comparable the quotes you receive in response. If you are not sure of an answer, write "unknown" rather than guessing — a good tradie would rather know what is unknown than be misled.
Photos that help
Wherever possible, attach a wide shot showing the location in the room, a mid shot of the fixture or area, and a tight close-up of any model number, leak, damage or finish. For exterior work, add a shot showing access — driveway, gate, ladder height — so the tradie can plan equipment.
What to leave out
Phone numbers, email addresses, full street addresses and references to what another tradie quoted. Once you accept a quote, the platform shares contact details automatically and the messaging history stays in writing in case anything needs revisiting.
Next steps
Post your task free using this template, browse all job description examples, or read how TaskerAsker works before you start.