Trade	Essential "Day 1" Kit	2026 Avg. Allowance
Carpenters	Hammer, tape measure, chisels, hand saws, levels, speed square.	~$30 - $35 / week
Electricians	VDE insulated screwdrivers, pliers, side cutters, wire strippers.	~$20 - $25 / week
Plumbers	Pipe cutters, adjustable wrenches, grips, hacksaw, spirit level.	~$20 - $30 / week

Trade	Essential "Day 1" Kit	2026 Avg. Allowance
Carpenters	Hammer, tape measure, chisels, hand saws, levels, speed square.	~$30 - $35 / week
Electricians	VDE insulated screwdrivers, pliers, side cutters, wire strippers.	~$20 - $25 / week
Plumbers	Pipe cutters, adjustable wrenches, grips, hacksaw, spirit level.	~$20 - $30 / week

Trade	Essential "Day 1" Kit	2026 Avg. Allowance
Carpenters	Hammer, tape measure, chisels, hand saws, levels, speed square.	~$30 - $35 / week
Electricians	VDE insulated screwdrivers, pliers, side cutters, wire strippers.	~$20 - $25 / week
Plumbers	Pipe cutters, adjustable wrenches, grips, hacksaw, spirit level.	~$20 - $30 / week

Trade	Essential "Day 1" Kit	2026 Avg. Allowance
Carpenters	Hammer, tape measure, chisels, hand saws, levels, speed square.	~$30 - $35 / week
Electricians	VDE insulated screwdrivers, pliers, side cutters, wire strippers.	~$20 - $25 / week
Plumbers	Pipe cutters, adjustable wrenches, grips, hacksaw, spirit level.	~$20 - $30 / week