10 Funny Gifts for Plumbers That They'll Actually Use
Finding a gift for a plumber is harder than it looks. They've got every tool they need, they're suspicious of anything that looks too fancy, and they've heard every pipe joke going. What they haven't got is a gift that actually makes them laugh — and that's where you come in.
Here are ten funny gifts for plumbers that go beyond the novelty mug (though we've got one of those too).
1. A T-Shirt That Gets It
The Crazy Plumber T-Shirt is exactly what it sounds like — a bold, vintage-style graphic tee that wears the trade with pride and a wink. Soft ring-spun cotton, vivid print, and the kind of design that gets a knowing nod from anyone who's ever fixed a leak at midnight. Wear it on the job, at the weekend, or anywhere that isn't a black-tie event.
2. Coasters With Personality
Every plumber has a mug. Not every plumber has a set of coasters that actually reflects their personality. Our novelty coaster collection includes designs for tradespeople, gamers, cat lovers, and anyone who appreciates a bit of irreverent humour on their coffee table. Cork-backed, surface-protecting, and guaranteed to get a reaction.
3. Something for the Workshop
The best gifts for tradespeople are the ones that live where they work. A bold graphic tee hangs on the back of the van door. A set of coasters sits on the workbench next to the flask. Small things that say "someone actually thought about this" — which, in gift terms, is everything.
4. The Gift That Admits the Truth
Every plumber knows a DIY legend — the homeowner who "just needs a quick fix" and ends up causing a flood. Our Jack of All Trades coaster set is the perfect passive-aggressive gift for that person, or a self-aware treat for the plumber who's seen it all.
5. Electrician Crossover
Know someone who does both plumbing and electrics? (We all do. They're terrifying.) The DIY Legend Electrician Mug covers the electrical side — a cartoon sparky mid-shock, printed on an 11oz ceramic that's dishwasher safe and built for daily use.
6. Something Seasonal
If you're buying for Christmas, a Christmas hoodie with a bold graphic design beats a novelty jumper every time. Cosy, wearable after December, and designed to stand out from the sea of reindeer.
7. The "I Saw This and Thought of You" Gift
The best gifts don't need a occasion. A funny tee or a cheeky coaster set works for birthdays, Christmas, Secret Santa, or just because you saw something that perfectly summed up someone you know. That's the whole point of Status71 — designs that land because they're specific, not generic.
8. Something They'd Never Buy Themselves
Plumbers are practical people. They buy what they need and nothing else. Which means the best gift is always something they'd never justify buying for themselves — a set of coasters with a rooster in shades, a tee with their trade on it, a mug that makes them snort their coffee. Useful enough to keep, funny enough to remember.
9. A Set, Not a Single
Our coaster sets come in fours, which means they feel like a proper gift rather than an afterthought. Stack them, wrap them, or just hand them over in the box — they look the part either way.
10. Anything That Makes Them Laugh Out Loud
Honestly, that's the brief. If it makes them laugh when they open it, you've nailed it. Browse the full coaster collection and graphic tee range at Status71 — there's something in there for every tradesperson, every occasion, and every person who's ever been on the wrong end of a blocked drain.