Home Services Franchises
Metro Plumb
Transform your future by joining Metro Plumb
Minimum Investment: £10,000
How Much Does a Plumbing Franchise Cost?
Typical minimum investment around £50,000 — ranging from £10,000 to £100,000 across 6 UK plumbing opportunities.
From
£10,000
minimum investment
Typical
£50,000
median across 6 brands
Up to
£100,000
established models
Choice
6
opportunities
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Minimum Investment: £100,000
Want a Plumbing franchise that fits your budget?
Take the franchise finderWhat goes into the cost of a plumbing franchise?
The headline figure is the minimum investment — the realistic total you need to get up and running. It is usually made up of several parts:
- Franchise fee — a one-off licence fee paid to the franchisor for the brand, training and the right to operate. It is only part of the total cost.
- Set-up & equipment — vehicles, tools, stock, fit-out, technology or a unit — whatever the model needs to start trading.
- Working capital — money to cover the first few months of running costs before the business is cash-flow positive.
Across the plumbing opportunities listed on FindMyFranchise, the minimum investment starts from £10,000, with a typical figure around £50,000 and the most established models reaching about £100,000.
Ongoing fees are separate from the start-up cost — most franchises charge a management service fee (royalty) on turnover and sometimes a marketing levy. Always check the figures in the franchise prospectus before committing.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a plumbing franchise cost?
Plumbing franchises on FindMyFranchise need a minimum investment from £10,000, with a typical figure around £50,000 and up to £100,000 for the most established brands. The franchise fee is only part of this — the total also covers set-up, equipment and working capital.
What is the cheapest plumbing franchise?
The lowest-investment plumbing franchise currently listed is Metro Plumb, from £10,000. Browse the full list below, ordered cheapest first.
What's included in the franchise cost?
The minimum investment typically covers the one-off franchise (licence) fee, the equipment or set-up needed to start trading, and working capital for the first few months. Ongoing management service fees (royalties) and marketing levies are charged separately on turnover.
