If you are searching for a time tracking app for plumbers, you are probably dealing with a familiar problem: many short jobs, emergency calls, and constant switching between locations. The real risk is not “forgetting to start a timer”. It is losing billable minutes and missing receipts across multiple jobs.
What plumbers should track (per job)
The simplest approach is project-based: one customer job = one time history + one expense history. It makes invoicing faster and reduces disputes.
- Labor time: time on site, per job.
- Travel time (optional): if you bill travel separately.
- Materials & parts: receipts and invoices for each job.
- Notes: what was fixed/installed and when.
Why GPS time tracking helps with jobsite work
Plumbing work is location-based by nature. GPS-supported tracking fits the workflow: set the job address, arrive, work, leave. Instead of relying on perfect manual discipline, GPS tracking helps keep your time log consistent across busy days.
Learn more about the feature here: GPS time tracking for contractors & trades.
Receipts: small purchases add up
Plumbing jobs often include many small purchases (fittings, valves, sealants, adapters). If receipts are not captured and linked to the correct job, you either underbill or lose deductions at tax time.
A receipt scanner app helps you capture the document immediately and connect it to the project: Receipt scanner app for contractors (AI).
Reports that make invoicing easier
The best outcome is a clean job summary: time + expenses in one place. It’s easy to explain to customers, and it’s what accounting needs.
Read more: Project reports for invoicing and taxes.