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"Really fast and friendly service. Will definitely use again."
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Word of Mouth plumbers in Hughes receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 361 reviews.
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"Legendary service. Was here in 20min for an emergency job, went over and above to find the best solution to an epic..."
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"Very prompt and knowledgeable. I would certainly hire Adam again. "
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"William the electrician who called could not be faulted in terms of the work he carried out. He called beforehand to..."
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"My toilet suite was broken and I didn't knew what to do. It was 20 years old and was our only toilet in our..."
"These guys help us out of a scrape with another plumber, who charged us heaps for not unblocking our drain and then..."
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"Gary and Dylan arrived as promised, promptly and efficiently cleared our problem blockage and provided good advice on..."
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"Prompt and courteous service. The hard-working Ash did a great job."
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"Well, after five years, we needed a plumber again. Our plastic storm water pipe in the nature strip had been driven..."
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"Fast response to my request and very professional. Will definitely be using for all our future plumbing needs."
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"The service we received to fix a leaking water pipe in front yard was very comprehensive, from the first assessment..."
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"The work was completed quickly and neatly, the staff were friendly and area left tidy."
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"Very knowledgable, efficient and clean. Called Josh out to fix a leaking tap and a leaking toilet on 9 Feb 2021. He..."
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"Happy with their job installing 2 toilets. Gave us quote, supplied the toilets and disposing the old one as well. I..."
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"I have used them for three times. Arrived on time roughly. Service was good. Friendly explained to me what I am able..."
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"They cleared my blocked drains. They do a great job, they cleared to the boundary, not just the first blockage they..."
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"This plumber provided major repairs to our underground plumbing and also general provided maintenance of our..."
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"This is the only plumbing services that offers a wide range of plumbing concern to customers across Australia with..."
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"My Canberra Plumber provided prompt, professional and friendly service when one of our hot water tanks needed..."
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"Robert talked me through relighting the pilot light on my water heater. Thank you so much for you generous..."
"'We required a couple of toilets to be fitted and David did a wonderful job. His price was very reasonable and we'll..."
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Market Intelligence
Plumbers servicing Hughes
Data-driven insights based on 361 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2026, ABS Census data
Hughes is one of the more affordable areas for plumbers — 51% below the ACT average, with typical jobs around $1,000. 25 plumbers service the area with 361 customer reviews.
What it costs
Most jobs range from $600 to $2,100. Nearby: Phillip ($1,000), Deakin ($1,000), Garran ($1,000).
About this suburb
With household income at $2,797/week (above the $1,748/week national median), you'd expect plumbers pricing in Hughes to run premium — but it actually lands 51% below the ACT average, which means more room to get value here.
Demand patterns
Demand for plumbers in Hughes peaks around September and drops to its quietest in December based on review patterns — something to factor in if your job is flexible on dates.
What locals say
Over the 2009–2026 window, plumbers in Hughes have moved from 4.5/5 to 4.9/5 — genuine improvement in customer-reported quality. Review activity here is higher than typical: Hughes averages 20.1 new plumber reviews a year — 10% above the ACT average — a larger sample than most suburbs in the state.
Based on 361 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Hughes area
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Hughes area profile ABS Census 2021
How we calculate the Local Service Score: We combine two sources of data: first-party data collected directly by Word of Mouth — verified customer reviews, customer-reported pricing, post-service trust-signal responses, and service awards — with suburb-level population and housing data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census. The score measures how well Hughes is served for plumbers, reflecting the depth of choice, quality of service, and value for money available to residents compared to other suburbs across Australia. See our Local Service Score methodology for data sources, update frequency, and quality guardrails.
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Plumbers in Hughes — FAQs
What should I expect to pay for a plumber in Hughes?
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in Hughes typically charge between $600 and $2,100. This is 51% more affordable than the ACT average.
When should I book a plumber for the best availability?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, plumber demand in Hughes tends to peak in September and is quietest in December. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
How do I find a good plumber in Hughes?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Hughes has 361 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Jet Blast Plumbing (2026), A & Co Industries Plumbing (2023) and Water Tight Canberra (2022) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 4 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
How well-rated are plumbers in Hughes?
Plumbers in Hughes have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 361 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
How does the Hughes area shape local plumber demand?
With household income at $2,797/week (above the $1,748/week national median), you'd expect plumbers pricing in Hughes to run premium — but it actually lands 51% below the ACT average, which means more room to get value here. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Hughes has 74% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 43, a median household income of $2,797/week.