MapleGrid AI — PlumbIQ

Quote plumbing jobs in minutes.
Not hours.

PlumbIQ generates accurate labour hours, code-compliant material lists, quantities, and prices for any plumbing scope — built for Canadian licensed plumbers and general contractors.

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The real cost of guessing

Every wrong estimate costs you money.

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Underestimating labour hours

You quote 8 hours, the job takes 14. You eat the difference. It happens because labour hour estimation is hard without a reliable reference.

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Forgetting materials

You're mid-job and realize you're missing fittings, valves, or venting components. Another trip to the supply house. Another hour lost.

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Not knowing what code requires

Building code specifies materials for a reason. Missing a code-required component on a quote means problems on inspection day.

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Quoting takes too long

You spend 2 hours building a plumbing estimate manually. Meanwhile the homeowner is getting three other quotes. Speed wins jobs.

What PlumbIQ does

Describe the scope.
Get the full estimate.

Labour Hour Estimation

Accurate labour hours. Every time.

PlumbIQ uses real Canadian trade labour standards to calculate hours for every task in your scope. No more guessing, no more losing money on jobs that run longer than quoted.

Labour Hours Breakdown
Rough-in — 2 bathrooms 6.5 hrs
Kitchen supply & drain 3.0 hrs
Water heater installation 2.5 hrs
Fixture trim-out 4.0 hrs
Total Labour 16.0 hrs
Code-Compliant Materials

The right materials. The right quantities.

PlumbIQ generates a complete material list based on Canadian building code requirements. Every fitting, pipe, valve, and vent component — with quantities calculated for your exact scope and current prices included.

Material List — Bathroom Rough-in
3" ABS pipe (10ft sections) 4 pcs — $92.00
3" x 2" ABS wye fitting 3 pcs — $28.50
1/2" copper supply (10ft) 6 pcs — $144.00
1/2" ball valve 4 pcs — $56.00
P-trap assembly 2 pcs — $34.00
✓ Ontario Building Code compliant
Complete Quote Output

Labour + materials + tax. Quote ready to send.

PlumbIQ combines your labour hours, material costs, and Canadian HST/GST by province into a complete quote you can send to the client or homeowner. What used to take 2 hours takes 5 minutes.

Quote Summary
Labour (16 hrs @ $95/hr) $1,520.00
Materials $842.00
HST (13% — Ontario) $307.06
Total Quote $2,669.06
📤 Send Quote to Client

Built for two types of pros

Whether you turn the wrench or manage the crew.

🔧 Licensed Plumbers

  • Quote residential and commercial jobs faster
  • Never underestimate labour hours again
  • Get code-compliant material lists automatically
  • Send professional quotes from your phone on site
  • Win more jobs by responding faster than competitors

🏗️ General Contractors

  • Include accurate plumbing costs in whole-project quotes
  • No need to wait for a plumber sub to send numbers
  • Know what plumbing should cost before you commit
  • Protect your margin on design-build projects
  • Works alongside JobIQ for complete job management
5 min Average time to generate a full estimate
100% Canadian building code compliant
$10 CAD per month add-on
HST ✓ All provinces calculated automatically

How we stack up

PlumbIQ vs. the alternatives

Feature PlumbIQ (MapleGrid) Manual Spreadsheet US Estimating Tools
Built for Canadian contractors ✓ Yes — DIY — US-focused
Labour hours auto-calculated ✓ Instant — Manual guess — US rates only
Code-compliant material list ✓ Auto-generated — From memory — US codes
Material quantities calculated ✓ — Manual Partial
HST/GST by province ✓ Built in — Manual — No
Time to complete estimate ~5 minutes 1–3 hours 30–60 min
Starting price (CAD) $10/month add-on Free (your time costs money) $50–200+/month

Common questions

Everything you need to know about PlumbIQ

Questions contractors and plumbers ask us most.

What is PlumbIQ?
PlumbIQ is an AI-powered plumbing estimating tool built for Canadian licensed plumbers and general contractors. It generates accurate labour hour estimates, code-compliant material lists with quantities and prices, so you can quote plumbing jobs in minutes instead of hours.
How does PlumbIQ calculate plumbing labour hours?
PlumbIQ uses deterministic labour hour lookup tables built from real Canadian plumbing trade standards. Based on the scope of work you describe, it calculates accurate labour hours for each task — so you never underestimate and lose money on a job.
Does PlumbIQ provide code-compliant material lists?
Yes. PlumbIQ generates material lists based on Canadian building code requirements. Every material it recommends is appropriate for the scope of work, with correct quantities and current prices — so you're not guessing what's required on site.
Can general contractors use PlumbIQ to estimate plumbing costs?
Yes. PlumbIQ is built for both licensed plumbers and general contractors who need to include plumbing costs in a whole-project quote. You don't need to be a plumber to use it — describe the scope and PlumbIQ generates the full estimate.
Does PlumbIQ include Canadian HST and GST in estimates?
Yes. PlumbIQ is built around the Canadian tax system with HST and GST calculated by province. Your estimates automatically reflect the correct tax rate for your province — no manual calculations needed.
How much does PlumbIQ cost?
PlumbIQ is available as an add-on at $10 CAD per month or included in the MapleGrid AI All-Access plan at $75 CAD per month, which includes all six trades tools. PriceIQ is permanently free with no subscription required.
What is the best plumbing estimating software for Canadian contractors?
PlumbIQ by MapleGrid AI is built specifically for Canadian plumbing contractors and GCs. Unlike US-based estimating tools, PlumbIQ uses Canadian building code standards, Canadian labour rates, and calculates HST/GST by province. It generates labour hours, material lists, quantities, and prices in minutes.

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