How to Become a Plumber (Step-by-Step)

I get asked a lot: HOW TO BECOME A PLUMBER and really the answer is relatively easy. In today's video I'm going to tell you how to become a plumber and the steps necessary to make that happen.

First things first, answer my famous questions:

Then, get a job

Next step, GROW

It's that easy, it really is.

Thanks for watching! I'm Roger Wakefield, LEED AP, The Expert Plumber and welcome to my channel. On this channel I teach homeowners how to save money on their plumbing by doing DIY plumbing projects. I also teach plumbers and plumbing company owners how to be the best plumbers in their area and run successful plumbing businesses. My goal is teach you everything you need to know about plumbing.

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[williammedina]

I’m 18, I’m from Houston Tx. Just graduated high school. I Love the idea of going to residential homes and satisfying the home owners. I’ve always had a passion towards helping. I am currently researching as much as I can to gain as much knowledge. I am as well looking for a mentor to guide me towards success. I really appreciate you, for taking your valuable time to make these videos. Thank you !

[GaryStrander]

Started as a drain cleaner in 1999 and then moved to an apprenticeship at a non-union shop. In 2002 the economy took a dive, and I was low man and got let go. I went back to drain cleaning and stayed there for many years. I then left that and got into project Managment at a non-union plumbing shop and did that for a few years . As I used the wholesale houses I liked the idea of sales and wholesale selling plumbing and HVAC. I became an outside sales guy in a short time and did very well. As I was on the road selling, I met an owner that was looking to retire and sell. We spoke seriously about it, and he financed me for the first 6 mos. Lawyers met and contracts were drawn up. We kept the business name and rolled into business ownership. We have 23 employees and are maintaining and building the business. It's been a long road but after 25 years, I own my own company and we're working towards our 7th year. Like Roger said, not all decisions are set in stone. Some are just part of a bigger plan. Stay busy!

[josevillanueva]

Im 26 and do gardening and landscaping, but I hear how much plumbers make. This is very helpful

[ers]

I’m 35 and a chef and I am tired of the ungodly hours and I want something to transition to in the next 5 years. And I have been considering being a plumber. This was some great insight thank you.

[godawfulninja]

Boeing employee here, I've been working there for about 15 months. Layoffs are coming and I'm considering starting over as a plumber. Thanks for the insight on your channel.

[liltoenail]

I’m 17 and am thinking about going into plumbing I just met a plumber today and he told me some really useful info this video definitely helped

[sergiobarrios]

I’m 26 with a bachelor’s degree and considering this trade. Wish I wasn’t pushed for a college degree and explore other options. I’ll consider this and thanks for the insights!

[dinothunderninja]

Thank you for your video, I am planning to become a master plumber in NYC. I am a 36 years old mommy with 3 kids, no work experience in plumbing trade and no diploma in U.S., but I am really interested in it. Trying my best!

[teenagefarmer]

Just found your channel, I'm 16. Trying to decide what I want to do. Thinking about becoming a plumber. You really seem to know what your talking about. I look forward to watching a lot more of your videos. Thanks keep it up.

[hectorcontreras]

Awesome video man I’m 21 years old about to finish my military enlistment looking into the plumbing industry

[DanielWolfe]

I'm 23, from Tyler, TX. I have been looking to do plumbing as a essential skill trade. I don't really plan on owning a plumbing company because I don't see myself doing it in the future, but the goal is for me gain a lot of info and knowledge about plumbing, and learn the ins and outs of it while simultaneously making bank. Tbh, I also don't plan on staying in that field for over 10 years as I have other goals in life to achieve, but once I have this experience, if something goes down in society or when crisis hit, I have this trade in my back pocket. The world will ALWAYS need a plumber.

[nattilexis]

I’m 25. Tomorrow I have a meeting with a career advisor about enrolling in a plumbing program and pursuing an apprenticeship. I graduated university in 2021 and though I am grateful for the experience it was pushed on me as the only option, so I really hadn’t even considered anything else. I’ve grown up and expanded my mind since then and I’m excited to start this next chapter. Thank you for your videos!!

[life]

This is the most motivating video I have seen in years! 🔥

[williammorris]

I remember when I started watching your channel I believed that I was going to learn things. I’ve been in the trades for my entire adult life and the most important thing I ever learned was to never quit learning. You had the opportunity to be a real teacher

[iamjason]

the only problem with trying to get a plumbing job in my town is a lot of the business owners are looking for guys with 2-4yrs of experience with a apprentice license, but now that you mentioned these union jobs that offer training ill definitely contact them...if you could help me with some more advice on getting into the trade that would be amazing....thank you Mr.Wakefield. subscribed.

[lucasrimnyak]

Just found your channel I’m 17 from Ontario Canada, did a co-op through high school with a plumbing company, loved it, got 180 hours as a registered apprentice through my coop with oyap, I’m now about to graduate high school I got into a level 1 plumbing college program, but I’m looking to find an apprenticeship instead

[rickysandoval]

Roger that. I'm in Iowa, I flip houses and have rental properties. Started out as a handyman. Most jobs are residential service. I have learned on the job and reading books. Out of all the handyman jobs I enjoy plumbing. From soldering to pex to installing gas lines, I enjoy it. I want to be certified. My university degree does not serve any purpose for me. I also play with tinker cad with my 3D printer. I love building

[haydenedwards]

I'm 22 looking into being a plumber and this was extremely helpful. Thank you!

[canadasaskatchewan]

I am afnan Hossain from Bangladesh. As a Bangladeshi my mother toungh Bangla but I can understand your presentation. Thank you very much
Please pray for me if I will be a good plumber.

[Singhamanus]

BEAUTIFUL & very informative & well explained with great confidence 👍🏻 thank you