Can we track tools by van or by technician?

Yes. MapTrack lets you assign assets to individual technicians, vans or jobs. You can see exactly what's loaded on each van, what a technician has checked out and what's sitting at the depot. Reports and filters make it easy to answer 'who has the B-press kit?' or 'what tools are on Van 7?' without ringing around the team.

How does MapTrack handle high-value specialist equipment like jetters and cameras?

Specialist plumbing equipment - sewer jetters, CCTV drain cameras, pipe locators, pressure testers and can be tracked with QR labels and assigned to technicians or jobs with check-in and check-out on mobile. You get a full chain of custody, service history and compliance records attached to each asset. GPS tracking is also available for high-value items where a device is fitted, so you always know where your most expensive gear is.

Can we use MapTrack for test and tag and compliance registers?

Yes. Pre-start forms, inspection checklists and compliance certificates attach directly to each asset record. You can track test and tag dates, RCD testing, fire extinguisher checks and any other compliance requirement. MapTrack stores evidence (photos, documents, signatures) against the asset, so when an auditor asks for proof, you pull it up on the spot. No digging through filing cabinets or spreadsheets.

Does MapTrack work offline on job sites?

MapTrack is built for field use with offline support. Technicians can scan QR codes, complete pre-start forms, check tools in and out, and update work orders in basements, ceiling spaces or remote sites with no mobile signal. Data syncs automatically when the device comes back online. This is critical for plumbing work where connectivity is often limited inside buildings or below ground.

Can we track calibration dates for pressure testers and gas detectors?

Yes. MapTrack supports calibration tracking with due dates and alerts. You can record calibration certificates against each asset, set recurring calibration intervals and receive notifications before equipment falls out of calibration. This is especially important for pressure testing equipment, gas detectors and leak detection gear used in plumbing where out-of-calibration equipment can lead to compliance failures or safety incidents.

How does pricing work for plumbing teams?

MapTrack uses per-asset pricing with unlimited users included. Not per-seat licensing. You can give access to every technician, apprentice, supervisor and admin without your costs growing as the team does. This is a significant advantage for plumbing contractors where you may have dozens of technicians in the field who all need to scan tools, complete pre-starts or log jobs. Pricing scales with the number of assets you track, not the number of people on your team.

How do we run van audits or depot stocktakes?

Use bulk scanning (QR or barcode) to verify what's loaded on a van or stored at the depot. MapTrack records each asset scanned, when it was scanned and who scanned it. You can compare scanned results to expected tool lists per van and immediately see what's missing, misplaced or overdue for service. Van audits that used to require a clipboard and half a morning now take minutes on a phone.

Can MapTrack handle pre-starts for vans and vehicles?

Yes. You can build and run vehicle pre-start checklists for vans, utes and any other fleet vehicles on mobile. Drivers scan a QR code on the vehicle, complete the checklist with photos where needed, and the record attaches to the vehicle with a timestamp. Failed items can automatically trigger work orders so defects are addressed before the van goes back on the road. All pre-start records are searchable and exportable for compliance audits.

How quickly can a plumbing business get set up on MapTrack?

Most plumbing contractors are running on MapTrack within one to two weeks. The typical approach is to start with one asset class, such as specialist equipment or your van fleet : import or scan in assets, set up your first workflows (usually tool tracking or pre-starts), and roll out to technicians. MapTrack's onboarding team supports you through setup and training at no additional cost. You can then expand to more asset types, depots and workflows as adoption builds.

Can we track consumables and inventory alongside tools?

Yes. MapTrack supports inventory and consumable tracking alongside your tools and equipment. You can track stock levels of fittings, chemicals, sealants and other consumables by depot or van. While inventory tracking works differently to fixed asset tracking (quantities rather than individual serial numbers), it all lives in the same platform so your team has one system for everything they need to manage.

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What we track

Every tool and asset in your plumbing operation

MapTrack is built for the full mix of assets that plumbing contractors manage, from hand tools and power tools in vans to specialist drain equipment and fleet vehicles across depots and job sites.

Sewer jetters & drain cleaners
B-press kits & crimpers
Power tools (drills, saws, grinders)
Ladders & access equipment
Vans & light fleet
Excavators & trenching equipment
Pipe cutters, threaders & benders
Pressure testers & leak detection
Camera & inspection equipment
Generators & site power
Hand tools & tool kits
Chemicals & inventory

The challenge

The costs of poorly managed plumbing tools and equipment

Plumbing contractors move tools and specialist equipment across multiple jobs every day. Gear rides in vans, gets left on sites, shared between technicians and borrowed without being returned. Without a system, the costs add up fast.

MapTrack mobile asset record showing a plumbing tool with condition reports, history and assignment in one view

Tools move with technicians and go missing between jobs

Plumbing technicians carry tools across multiple jobs each day. Without a clear check-in/check-out process, tools end up in the wrong van, left on a job site or simply unaccounted for. You only find out when someone else needs them.

High-value specialist equipment not tracked

Sewer jetters, CCTV cameras, pipe locators and pressure testers are expensive to replace. Without tracking, you don't know who has them, where they are or when they were last serviced - until they're needed urgently and can't be found.

Pre-starts and compliance not attached to vans or equipment

Vehicle pre-starts, test and tag records and equipment inspections sit in paper folders or scattered spreadsheets. When an auditor or client asks for proof, finding the right record for the right asset takes hours. If it exists at all.

No visibility on what's in each van or at the depot

Without a real-time view of tool and equipment locations, dispatchers can't tell which van has the right gear for the next job. Technicians drive back to the depot unnecessarily, or jobs get delayed waiting for specialist equipment.

Service due dates missed on specialist gear

Jetters, cameras, pressure testers and other specialist equipment need regular servicing and calibration. Calendar reminders get ignored, and service intervals slip until equipment breaks down on a job - costing time, money and reputation.

By the numbers

The real cost of tool loss for plumbing contractors

Plumbing businesses face recurring losses from missing tools, compliance failures, and time wasted searching for equipment across jobs. The numbers make a clear case for digital tracking.

$4,100

average annual loss per plumber in untracked hand tools, pipe equipment, and test instruments

Master Plumbers Australia estimates

1 in 4

plumbing businesses fail AS/NZS compliance checks due to uninspected or unlicensed test equipment

Plumbing products standards reports

3 hrs

per week per plumber or foreman lost sourcing, locating, or replacing missing equipment on site

Trade industry productivity research

22%

reduction in tool replacement spend reported by plumbing contractors after switching to QR asset tracking

MapTrack customer data

One platform

Tracking, compliance and maintenance in one system

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Tool & van accountability

Assign tools and equipment to technicians, vans or jobs. Run bulk QR/barcode scans and van audits from mobile. Know who has what, what's loaded on which van and what's back at the depot without spreadsheets or phone calls.

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Pre-starts & compliance

Pre-start forms and inspections completed in the field on mobile, attached to each van and piece of equipment with timestamps and photos. Failed items trigger work orders automatically. One place for all compliance evidence including test and tag.

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Maintenance & servicing

Schedule servicing for specialist equipment, vans and power tools. Set due dates based on time or usage. Track service history, costs and upcoming work orders so gear is always job-ready when technicians need it.

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Compliance

Pre-starts and compliance, done in the field on mobile

Build and run pre-start checklists for vans, vehicles and equipment directly on mobile. Technicians scan a QR code, complete the form on the job or at the depot with photos - and results attach to the asset record with a timestamp.

Works offline and syncs when back on signal
Failed items automatically trigger work orders
Full compliance history attached to each asset
Test and tag records stored against the tool
Build forms with AI or upload your existing forms

Accountability

Scan, assign and track from the van

QR code every tool and piece of equipment. Assign assets to technicians, vans or jobs. Know who has the jetter, which van has the B-press kit and when the camera was last checked out - with a clear chain of custody on every item.

Check-in and check-out on mobile or tablet
Bulk scanning for van audits and depot stocktakes
Assign to technicians or apprentices with scoped access
GPS location for vans and high-value equipment where fitted
Geofence alerts when assets leave a site or depot boundary

Maintenance

Service specialist gear when it needs it. Not on a guess

Schedule servicing for jetters, cameras, pressure testers, vans and power tools based on time or usage. Work orders go to the right person on mobile. Every service record lives alongside the asset's tracking and compliance history - so nothing falls through the cracks.

Time-based and usage-based service triggers
Calibration tracking for pressure testers and detectors
Work orders assigned to technicians on mobile
Complete parts history and cost tracking
Overdue alerts so servicing never slips

“We went from having no idea what was on which van to full visibility in a couple of weeks. Every jetter, camera and B-press kit is tracked. Pre-starts get done on mobile, and we haven't lost a single piece of specialist equipment since we rolled MapTrack out.”

Service Manager

Australian plumbing contractor

150+

assets tracked across vans & depot

Van-level

visibility on every tool and kit

Zero lost

jetters since rollout

Integrations

Fleet data straight from the telematics

If your vans and vehicles have GPS tracking, MapTrack can pull in location, odometer and trip data from your existing fleet telematics provider, giving you van locations, geofence alerts and usage data alongside your tool and equipment tracking.

Odometer and trip data for van servicing triggers
Live GPS location and geofence alerts for your fleet
Time-on-site reporting for job costing and billing
Works alongside QR tracking for tools and equipment in each van

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What we track

Built for plumbing teams, mobile and offline

MapTrack is built for the full mix of assets that plumbing contractors manage, from hand tools and power tools in vans to specialist drain equipment and fleet vehicles across depots and job sites.

Mobile app Work orders

iOS & Android

No specialist hardware required

Offline sync

Works in basements & cavities

QR scan

Any standard phone camera

Unlimited users

No per-seat charges

Know where every tool and van is, every day

Track tools, specialist gear and vehicles across jobs and depots. Compliance and maintenance scheduling without the spreadsheets.

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Used across Australia & New Zealand
Per-asset pricing
Unlimited users

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How plumbing contractors get started

Most plumbing businesses are tracking tools and test equipment within days. Start with your van registers and build accountability from the first job.

Plumber assigning tools to a job using the MapTrack mobile app from the cab of a service vehicle

Step 1

Register your tools and test equipment

Import your existing tool list or start from scratch. Add pipe threaders, drain cameras, pressure gauges, test kits, and service vehicles.

Plumber reviewing the MapTrack dashboard with asset utilisation, available tools and total assets summary on a phone

Step 2

Label assets and assign to plumbers or vans

Print QR labels and link tools to individual plumbers or service vehicles. Every item has a clear owner and location.

Plumber completing a light vehicle inspection checklist on the MapTrack mobile app at the side of a van

Step 3

Track test compliance, schedule calibration, reduce losses

Log gauge calibration dates, set reminders for test equipment certification, and run quick stocktakes at end of shift.

Key features for plumbing contractors

Everything a plumbing contractor needs to track tools, stay compliant and keep gear serviced.

Asset tracking & QR scanning QR & barcode labels GPS tracking Pre-starts & inspections Compliance & certificates Maintenance & work orders Scheduling & reservations Audits & stocktakes Service history Cost tracking Asset transfers Calibration tracking

Stop the loss

Tool loss and missed servicing are the two biggest controllable costs for plumbing contractors

MapTrack gives your team the visibility, accountability and maintenance triggers to cut both without adding admin overhead or chasing spreadsheets.

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Customer stories

See how teams like yours use MapTrack

Real results from organisations in your industry that replaced spreadsheets and paper with MapTrack.

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Tool replacement costs cut significantly

“MapTrack has completely transformed how we manage our tools, equipment and fleet.”

Scott Bradley, Managing Director

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions from plumbing contractors and trade teams.

Resources for plumbing contractors

Guides, calculators and pages relevant to plumbing tool and asset management.

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