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"Service was professionally done and Jake was very pleasant to deal with."
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Word of Mouth plumbers in Gateshead receive an average rating of 4.4 based off 247 reviews.
"'Very prompt response. Extremely efficient, polite and friendly (Down to earth). Neat work and did the job we wanted...."
"We had the opportunity of using Ryan Dagwell Plumbing Service when we put in a new bathroom. We cannot fault Ryan's..."
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"Would highly recommend MCS to anyone. After calling Mitch for a blocked drain he came out on the same day and had it..."
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"Doug has saved us a number of ocassions when our water has been out or our dishwasher floods the kitchen.... Service..."
"'Can not recommend this company highly enough. Murray was fantastic, and very accommodating. I wish his business all..."
"'He contacted me straightaway a few minutes after i posted my inquiry, and very efficient. I'm very happy with the..."
"'extremely efficient and friendly service would recommend'"
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"I find these guys to be very good. Fromt he receptionist to the guys that come out and get their hadns dirty. They..."
"Great service, really got me out of a jam....and for a very reasonable price. They certainly know their stuff too...."
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"We had a new kitchen put in and all the trimmings. We needed plumbers to disconnect and reconnect everything for us...."
Market Intelligence
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
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.
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
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.