Plumber Tool Inventory App That Actually Fits How You Work
Catalog your RIDGID press tools, SeeSnake cameras, and ProPress jaws in one place. Pair AirTags to your highest-value gear. Generate theft reports the moment a van walks off.
Why generic tool apps fail plumbers
- Press tools (RIDGID, Milwaukee FORCE LOGIC) are $2,000–$5,000 and the #1 plumbing theft target
- Drain cameras and locators get loaned between service techs and disappear
- Service plumbers move 4–8 jobsites per day — high tool turnover, low accountability
The tools plumbers actually lose
Average replacement cost, and why each one walks off a jobsite. Catalog these first.
| Tool | Avg replacement | Why it walks |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee M18 FORCE LOGIC press tool | $3,500 | Highest-value plumbing tool, resells fast |
| RIDGID 535 pipe threader | $2,800 | Bulky but valuable to thieves who plan |
| RIDGID SeeSnake camera | $4,500–$8,000 | Specialty + huge resale |
| Wheeled pipe locator | $1,200 | Pocket-targetable |
| RIDGID K-400 drum machine | $700 | Universal demand |
| ProPress jaws (set) | $1,400 | Sold piece-by-piece on eBay |
Built for the way plumbers actually work
Track every ProPress jaw separately
Each jaw size, each press tool, each backup battery — individually tracked with its own serial and purchase record.
Truck-by-truck stock visibility
Assign tools to specific service trucks. Dispatch sees which jaws are on which van without phone calls.
Calibration reminders
Backflow testers, gas detectors, and pressure gauges all need calibration. ToolVault tracks the dates and pings you before they expire.
Theft documentation that police accept
RIDGID serial numbers, photos, and purchase dates in one PDF. Recovery rates jump when paperwork is ready on day one.
Less than a coffee a week.
Not $80/month like the enterprise tools. ToolVault is built for the individual tradesperson — priced to match.
- ✓Up to 20 tools
- ✓Photo & serial tracking
- ✓Manual location entry
- ✓Basic theft report
- ✓Offline mode
- ✓Unlimited tools
- ✓AirTag & SmartTag GPS
- ✓AI camera scan to add tools
- ✓Insurance document vault
- ✓Full theft report with PDF export
- ✓Analytics & depreciation tracking
Common questions from plumbers
Can I track each ProPress jaw separately?
Yes. Each jaw size gets its own record with serial number and photo. Sell a tool? Mark it sold and keep the history.
What's the best way to inventory shared service-truck stock?
Create a truck profile per vehicle and assign tools to it. When stock moves between trucks, reassign in one tap.
Will this work for a 2-person plumbing shop?
Yes. ToolVault is built for sole traders and small shops, not foreman-led enterprise crews.
How do I prove ownership of a stolen RIDGID press tool to police?
Generate a theft report PDF. It includes serial number, photo, purchase receipt if stored, and last-known location. Officers can run the serial against pawn-shop databases immediately.
Does ToolVault handle calibration reminders for backflow testers?
Yes. Set a calibration date per tool and ToolVault notifies you 30 days before it expires.
Can my dispatcher see which truck has which jaws?
Yes. Read-only dispatcher access is free. They see real-time tool assignments without being able to edit.
Be first when ToolVault launches for plumbers
Early adopters get Pro free for 6 months. We'll email you when early access opens.