How to set up a plumber profile on Websta in Ireland

What sections your Websta profile should have

Your Websta profile page works like a basic website for your plumbing business. It shows your services, photos of your work, contact details, and lets customers book or request a quote. Here is what you should set up:

Start with a clear description of what you do - for example, whether you handle general plumbing repairs, boiler servicing, new installations, emergency call-outs, or specialist work like central heating systems. Add your service area: the town or county where you work, or whether you cover multiple areas. List the main services you offer with brief descriptions so customers know what to expect.

Add photos of completed work - these might show pipe installations, bathroom renovations, boiler replacements, or other jobs you have done. Clear photos of your work help customers understand the standard you deliver. Include a photo of yourself or your van if you have one.

Set up a contact form so customers can ask questions or request a quote. You can also enable online booking if you want to offer appointment slots directly. Both options help customers reach you without leaving the page.

Services to list on your profile

Plumbing work in Ireland spans repairs, maintenance, and new installations. Think about which of these you actually do, and list only those:

• Emergency repairs and call-outs
• Leak detection and pipe repairs
• Bathroom and kitchen fitting
• Boiler and heating system installation and servicing
• Central heating maintenance
• Drain cleaning and unblocking
• Tap replacement and repair
• New build and renovation plumbing
• Gas safe work (if qualified)

Photos that matter for plumbers

Customers want to see evidence of your work quality. Upload photos that show finished jobs clearly. For plumbing, this means before-and-after shots of installations, close-ups of neat pipework or tiling, completed bathroom or kitchen areas, or your van and tools. Avoid blurry or poorly lit images. If you are just starting out and have few completed projects, take photos as you work on jobs and add them over time.

How people search for plumbers in Ireland

People looking for a plumber in Ireland typically search by their location and the specific job they need done. On Websta, customers browse plumbers by service and place - for example, they might search for 'plumber in Cork' or 'boiler repair in Dublin'. Your profile appears in these local searches when you list your services and service area accurately.

Some customers post a task on the Websta marketplace describing their job - for example, 'urgent leak repair needed in Galway' - and plumbers make offers. This gives you a way to find work without waiting for customers to find you. Others use the search directly to find profiles like yours.

Make sure your profile clearly states which counties or towns you cover. If you work across Ireland or only in one region, say so upfront. This helps the right customers find you and stops wasting time on jobs too far away.

What to check before you start

Before setting up your profile, sort out the legal and practical side of working as an independent plumber in Ireland. Check with your local authority or the standards bodies that apply to your work - some plumbing roles require formal qualifications or certification, and some work (such as gas fitting) is regulated by law. Make sure you have the right qualifications and comply with building regulations if your work involves them.

You will need a way to accept card payments from customers. Websta processes payments through Stripe, which deposits money to your own bank account. Set up a business bank account if you do not have one, and register for tax with Revenue if you are not already registered.

Think about your service area and the jobs you want to take on. Working across the whole country is possible but costly in travel time - most plumbers work in a specific region or cover a few nearby counties. Decide on this before you write your profile.

What to write in your first hour

You do not need a perfect profile to start. In the first hour, focus on the essentials so customers can find and contact you.

Write a short description of what you do - something like 'Independent plumber covering Cork and nearby areas. Boiler repairs, leak fixes, installations, emergency call-outs.' Be honest about your experience and the jobs you take on.

List your main services - choose the ones you actually do regularly. Add at least one or two photos, even if they are not perfect. Set up your contact form or online booking.

Add your service area - the towns and counties where you work. If you only work in one town, say so. This is more useful to customers than being vague.

Once your profile is live, you can add more photos, refine descriptions, and respond to inquiries. You do not need to have everything perfect on day one.

Languages for your profile

Write your profile in English. This is the main language customers use to search for services in Ireland. If you work with customers who speak other languages, you can mention this in your profile description - for example, 'also speak Polish' - but the main profile content should be in English so customers can find you in search results.

Getting started on Websta

To set up your profile on Websta, create an account, fill in your business details, and add your services, photos, and contact information. You can choose to accept booking requests or quote requests - or both. Websta handles payments through Stripe, so customers pay by card and the money goes to your bank account.

Once your profile is live, it appears in Websta's marketplace when customers search for plumbing services in your area. You can also make offers when customers post tasks that match your services. Start with the basics and build your profile as you take on more work.