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How to create an on-demand plumbing app for your startup?

People hate fixing leakages, drains, and blocks. They often look for a plumber to fix the problems.

But finding professional plumbers is a hardship. Entrepreneurs, who saw a workable solution, came up with an Uber-like app for plumbers.

Uber for plumbers app allows customers who require a plumbing service to connect with certified professionals.

Interesting, right?

Need another interesting fact? The global market value of the on-demand plumbing service market is around 102.4 billion USD, and it is expected to grow at a rapid rate.

Curious to know how you can start an on-demand plumbing service business?

Well, here’s the answer.

Read through this article, and you’ll find exactly what you need to know to kick start your career as an entrepreneur.

How Uber for plumbers app work?

  • Uber for plumbers app works the same as any other on-demand services app.

  • Users [Both customer and the Plumber] register on the app.

  • Plumbers have to submit their legal documents for verification to the admin [you] of the platform.

  • After the approval, the plumbers can use the app to accept service requests from the customers.

  • The customers after registering on the app can choose the service they prefer and make a request.

  • The app matches the customer request with the nearby plumbers.

  • The plumber accepts the service request and reaches the customer’s location to offer the service.

  • After successful service completion, the customer pays via the app, and the payment gets transferred to the platform.

  • Admin receives the payment, takes his commission, and transfers the remaining amount to the plumber.

  • In the end, both customer and plumber rate and review each other based on the service experience.

How many apps do you need to start an on-demand plumbing service?

For an on-demand plumbing service business to work effectively, you need two mobile applications and an admin panel.

The two mobile applications are for plumbers/service providers and the customers who book the services.

The admin panel is for the platform owner who manages the entire business operations.

Features and functionalities to look out for.

Before start creating an app for your plumbing business, it is important to note down the features and functionalities to be included.

Important features for customers app:

  • Simple registration
  • Profile management
  • Fare estimation
  • Service options
  • Scheduling

Important features for plumbers app:

  • Registration
  • Service history
  • Dynamic routing
  • Earnings report
  • Availability toggle

Important features for admin panel:

  • Users management
  • Payments management
  • Reviews management
  • Geo-fencing
  • Auto payout to plumbers

How much does it cost to develop an Uber for plumbers app?

To create an Uber-like app for plumbers from scratch, it’ll roughly cost around 50,000 dollars. And it’ll cost a lot of your time too.

The cost of development may also vary based on the addition of features, the complexity of the app, technology, etc.

For a startup, investing such a huge amount may not be possible.

To resolve this issue, many software development companies created ready-made software solutions to get started with your business.

One such amazing on-demand ready-made app is Wooberly. Wooberly helps entrepreneurs launch their on-demand service apps faster into the market.

It is created with the latest technology Flutter, to enhance the app performance and capabilities.

Conclusion

We’ve seen quite an interesting path to create an Uber for plumbers app, right from workflow to the cost of development.

Choosing the best tech stack and features is the most important step in creating an app.

Have a doubt? Connect with our tech experts to get answers to your questions.

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That's so great! It will help me a lot in my Plumber in Reading business