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4.4 based on 247 reviews of 11 businesses

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Word of Mouth plumbers in Gateshead receive an average rating of 4.4 based off 247 reviews.

The Plumbing & Electrical Doctor

Reviewed recently
4.4
219 reviews
Quality 4.4 Service 4.5 Value 4.3
ABN: 84 106 001 932
Newcastle NSW
Friday: On call 24 hours
Licence No. 153563C
Most reviewed for: Blocked drain

"good service from technicians.they explain everything that they are doing."

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Gateshead plumber reviews and ratings

Data-driven insights based on 247 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 1 trust signal responses

70 / 100
Local Service Score
1 Award Winners
90% Positive Feedback

Gateshead plumbers average 4.4 stars — 0.5 stars below the NSW average of 4.87, though ratings have dipped slightly in recent years, based on 247 customer reviews across 20 plumbers servicing the area.

Timing & availability

Review patterns in Gateshead suggest plumber demand runs hottest in May and coolest in January — if your timing is flexible, booking outside peak can shorten the wait.

Reviews & ratings

At 15.4 plumber reviews a year — 34% above the NSW average — Gateshead collects more feedback per year than typical for the state.

Going rates

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 209% since 2009 (from $200 to $617 median), averaging 16.1% per year.

Based on 247 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

15.4 / yr Review velocity +5%
4.4 stars Avg rating below avg
$617 Typical cost -23%
1.0 stars Service rating
12.4 avg Reviews / provider
64.1 / 10k Provider density

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Gateshead area

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Gateshead area profile ABS Census 2021

3,121 Population
30.7% Own with mortgage
91% Houses
$1,232 Median income / week

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 Gateshead 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 Gateshead — FAQs

When are local plumbers least busy?

Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, plumber demand in Gateshead tends to peak in May and is quietest in January. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.

What's the best way to compare local plumbers?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Gateshead has 247 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. The Plumbing & Electrical Doctor (2022) has earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

Are plumbers in Gateshead well reviewed?

Plumbers in Gateshead have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 247 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the NSW average of 4.87 stars.

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