Find plumbing projects before the pipework begins
New homes, extensions and property conversions are being planned in your area. Many could create opportunities for new plumbing installations, bathrooms, kitchens and utility rooms. Planr helps you find relevant projects and introduce your business earlier.
Your next plumbing job could be hiding in a planning application
Imagine someone nearby planning a large rear extension with a new kitchen and utility room. Or a property owner converting a building into several flats.
Both projects could involve substantial plumbing work, but you might not hear about either until a builder starts looking for subcontractors.
Meanwhile, the planning applications are already available on the council website.
The problem is finding them. Searching multiple council portals, opening applications and checking whether the proposed work is relevant takes time you could be spending on the tools.
Planr does the searching and helps bring the potentially relevant projects to your attention.
What Planr looks for for plumbers
Planr identifies planning applications that may create opportunities for plumbing businesses, including:
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New homes: Potential first-fix and second-fix plumbing installations throughout the property.
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Rear and side extensions: Projects that may include new kitchens, utility rooms or additional bathrooms.
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Loft conversions: Applications that could involve a new en-suite or bathroom.
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Property conversions: Buildings being converted into flats or separate accommodation, potentially requiring multiple plumbing installations.
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Basement conversions: Projects that may involve additional bathrooms, drainage or other plumbing work.
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Commercial developments: Potential plumbing requirements associated with new or altered premises.
Not every extension involves plumbing, and the planning description won’t always tell you exactly what is needed. Planr highlights projects based on their potential relevance, leaving you to review the details and decide whether they’re worth approaching.
Turn a potential project into a professional introduction
Once you’ve spotted a project that interests you, Planr helps you create a personalised letter introducing your business.
Your letter can reference the proposed work rather than arriving as another generic plumbing advert.
On Growth and Pro, Planr can also learn about your services from your website, helping your letters reflect what you actually offer, whether that’s full plumbing installations, bathrooms, heating or general plumbing work.
Download the letter to print and post yourself, or choose Planr’s Print & Post service for £2.50 per letter. Nothing gets sent without your approval.
Give yourself another way to find local plumbing work
Recommendations and repeat customers are important, but they don’t necessarily show you what people nearby are planning next.
Planr gives you a way to discover potential projects across your chosen council areas without spending your evenings searching planning portals.
Look through the relevant applications, choose the projects that suit your business and make contact when it makes sense.
You stay in control of who you approach and which opportunities you pursue.