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Word of Mouth plumbers in Scarborough receive an average rating of 4.5 based off 87 reviews.
Coalcliff NSW
"Great Job Not only did Daniel Quote the day i called he also started the work almost strait away. top job and..."
Campbelltown NSW
"We've used Dad & Daves about 4 times now and I've found them to always be honest & efficient & I highly recommend..."
ABN: 84 106 001 932
Wollongong NSW
Saturday: On call 24 hours
"We had Jake the electrician come out to check our electrical system for free to see if we needed to fix anything - he..."
Bradbury NSW
"I have had the pleasure of knowing Ray from Wheeler Drainage for some time now! I have always been impressed with his..."
Woonona NSW
"Zach has helped us out of many a mess, from Calistamon roots in the sewer to installing a gas line from the lounge to..."
Woonona NSW
"Excellent service and an overall great tradesman. Will continue to recommend and use as our plumber. Job was..."
Airds NSW
"Great service! Cameron who came to my rescue late Friday afternoon when I came home to a burst pipe! Honest company!..."
Wollongong NSW
"My hot water service went cold. I called The Plumbing and Electrical Doctors and was given a quote .....$2,700 to..."
Heathcote NSW
"A big thank you to Graham from Cobra Maintenance. Very professional, reliable and friendly. Great plumber, highly..."
Corrimal NSW
"Great customer service- got back to me the same day and had it fixed by the afternoon. Did a fantastic job! Would..."
Wollongong NSW
"Eco design plumbing has been working on my rural off grid property now for the last year on and off, from design,..."
Port Kembla NSW
"He has come to fix our toilet many times, and his service is great and he is always friendly and gives a great price..."
Airds NSW
"quick response time, good price, did a very neat job, honest friendly advise, highly recommend"
Engadine NSW
"If you're looking for a one stop bathroom renovation shop, look no further than Engadine Plumbing Supplies. Kurt and..."
Keiraville NSW
"FANTASTIC! We arrived home from a 2 week holiday to a plumbing nightmare. We called at 5.05pm and he was here at..."
ABN: 15 630 105 243
Bellambi NSW
"Tom and his team at Southern Plumbing Projects recently looked after all the plumbing for my renovation and I..."
Ambarvale NSW
Most reviewed for: Bathroom plumbing
"Jacob and Jack came to attach the plumbing to a new vanity. They were friendly, professional and efficient. They did..."
Woonona NSW
"'He was excellent, and didn't charge a callout fee, and gave me great advice! Very professional, and very helpful.'"
Cordeaux NSW
"'Colin was fast, clean and polite. He did a very good job in repairing the mixer tap in my kitchen and I would have..."
North Wollongong NSW
"We have had minor repairs done by Fairy Meadow Plumbing, as well as some more major work fixing drainpipes in our..."
Rosemeadow NSW
"A good business, arrived a bit late but completed the job quickly and was not a nuisance. Value for money"
Wollongong NSW
""We had a leaky pipe between the meter and the house. Our regular plumber couldn't make it for four days, so we..."
Wollongong NSW
"when your hot water system dies it is always on the coldest day of the year and late at night ,just when your about..."
Coniston NSW
"'Colin from Wollongong & District Plumbing was punctual, courteous and in all aspects a very capable tradesman. We..."
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Plumbers servicing Scarborough
Data-driven insights based on 87 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 1 trust signal responses
69
/ 100
1
Award Winners
92%
Positive Feedback
Scarborough plumbers average 4.5 stars — 0.4 stars below the NSW average of 4.87, with ratings on an upward trend in recent years, based on 87 customer reviews across 25 plumbers servicing the area.
About this suburb
With household income at $2,571/week (above the $1,748/week national median), you'd expect plumbers pricing in Scarborough to run premium — but it actually lands 28% below the NSW average, which means more room to get value here.
Demand patterns
Demand for plumbers in Scarborough peaks around June and drops to its quietest in October based on review patterns — something to factor in if your job is flexible on dates.
What locals say
Over the 2008–2026 window, plumber ratings in Scarborough have dropped from 4.6/5 to 4.0/5 — a signal to weight recent reviews more heavily than older ones. Review volume in Scarborough runs lower than typical: 5.8 new plumber reviews per year, 50% under the NSW average. The ratings here are based on a narrower sample and may respond more slowly to recent customer experience.
Based on 87 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
5.8 / yr
Review velocity -60%
4.5 stars
Avg rating below avg
$360
Typical cost -55%
5.0 stars
Service rating
3.5 avg
Reviews / provider
769.2 / 10k
Provider density
Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Scarborough area
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Scarborough area profile ABS Census 2021
325
Population
43.8%
Own with mortgage
100%
Houses
$2,571
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 Scarborough 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 Scarborough — FAQs
What time of year does plumber demand peak in Scarborough?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, plumber demand in Scarborough tends to peak in June and is quietest in October. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
How can I tell if a plumber in Scarborough is worth hiring?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Scarborough has 87 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Dad & Dave's Plumbing Services (2012) has earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
What is the average plumber rating in Scarborough?
Plumbers in Scarborough have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 87 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the NSW average of 4.87 stars.
What makes Scarborough different when it comes to plumber work?
With household income at $2,571/week (above the $1,748/week national median), you'd expect plumbers pricing in Scarborough to run premium — but it actually lands 28% below the NSW average, which means more room to get value here. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Scarborough has 100% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 41, a median household income of $2,571/week.
