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Skilled Trade

Plumber

Pipes burst at midnight. You get called at midnight. You get paid midnight rates.

Earning range

₹25K – ₹1L / month

Self-employed plumbers in cities charge ₹500–₹2,000/hour. Emergency calls (nights and weekends) charge 2x. 6–8 jobs/day = ₹75K–₹1.2L/month.

Real Story

A school dropout from Kanpur did a 6-month ITI plumbing course. He now runs a team of 3 in Noida. His WhatsApp number is saved in 200+ homes. Monthly income: ₹1.1L, stable year-round.

How to start

  1. 1Complete an ITI plumbing course (1–2 years, ₹10K–₹25K fees)
  2. 2Work with an experienced plumber for 1 year to learn on the job
  3. 3Register on UrbanClap/Urban Company immediately after qualifying
  4. 4Build a WhatsApp contact list in every building you service

Real talk

“Every home has pipes. Every pipe eventually breaks. A reliable plumber's number gets shared more than any restaurant recommendation.”

Skills you need

Pipe fitting, leak detection, drainage workBathroom and kitchen installationEmergency repair speed and efficiencyBasic waterproofing

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