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"Excellent service. We have been using them for 12 years now. They do a thorough job and don't try to sell unnecessary..."
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Word of Mouth plumbers in Clarence Gardens receive an average rating of 4.4 based off 249 reviews.
"Efficient and professional service. The quality of work you get for the price is just amazing. I recommend David to..."
"George is a courteous and good plumber. He turns up when he says he will and is good value for money."
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"When our hot water unit died, I found Horncastle Plumbing online and they responded quickly. Cal and Scott replaced..."
"Paul was very helpful at answering my problems even though his company didn't do the job in the first place! A big..."
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"Scott is a fantastic, reliable plummer. He communicates well and has a high level of skill and attention to detail...."
"Neil has done jobs for me on several occasions to the highest standard and reasonable rates every time. His advice..."
"Great service and some helpful advice. highly recommended"
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"We had a new Instant Hot water system installed at our current house and previous house. Both times we found Sean to..."
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"I have used David several times now each time he has done a good tradesman like job with no fuss. The one time..."
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"Really good quality service and the plumbers are always friendly, neat and presentable and do a thorough job. Are..."
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"Unblocking drains and other plumbing jobs done with friendly and courteous service. Value for money."
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"A great job and very professional, Richard from Unley Plumber is a top tradesman, I was very happy with his charges..."
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"I have dealt with Hebbard Plumbers for years - on my own property and also on properties within family. They are..."
"Peter was timely and friendly with very reasonable rates, will use again."
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"Received very good service and advice from this suppy company. Went to a lot trouble to obtain the spindles that I..."
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"They recently changed the washers in some very old taps that are just about had it and were dripping. While he was..."
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"When changing my taps to ceramic value inserts I purchased new spindles for my tap handles. While these should have..."
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"Found this business to be of high quality with their workmanship and speed of service. To top it off, they are also..."
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"Called for assistance, Daniel arrived on time and fixed a quite complicated water pipe issue involving mains and..."
"Our hot water service sprung a leak so we rang Nicholas JS and Sons and they came immediately, did quick repair job..."
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"Baycity plumbing were called when our hotwater system failed. It was a nightmare as I have 2 young children.. they..."
"'The only thing I find is customers do like to receive receipt physically at the time of payment though rather than..."
"In my opinion Plumbing Plus SA delivers great reliable services at a professional level. I found them to be friendly,..."
"'i would highly recommend chris for your jobs .. gets in and gets the job done, and turns up when he said he would ....."
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Insights for plumbers servicing Clarence Gardens
In total, 991 jobs have recently been posted for plumbers on the Word of Mouth jobs marketplace. Across Word of Mouth, the average quote response time for plumbers is 48.8 hours. Quotes sent back through the marketplace average $584 for a fixed-price job, and $308.00 an hour where the work is quoted hourly. These are quotes, not final invoices. For what customers reported paying, see the cost breakdown below.
46 plumbers have submitted licence details, which our support team has manually verified. These were accurate at the time of submission, but we recommend checking official registers to confirm they continue to remain valid before hiring any business.
Market Intelligence
Plumbers servicing Clarence Gardens
Data-driven insights based on 249 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2025, ABS Census data
Clarence Gardens is one of the pricier areas for plumbers — 230% above the South Australian average, with typical jobs around $3,500. 25 plumbers service the area with 249 customer reviews.
What it costs
Most jobs range from $3,500 to $4,239. Nearby: Cumberland Park ($3,500), Clarence Park ($2,525), Black Forest ($2,525).
Demand patterns
Demand for plumbers in Clarence Gardens peaks around September and drops to its quietest in April based on review patterns — something to factor in if your job is flexible on dates.
About this suburb
Incomes in Clarence Gardens run above the national median ($2,200/week vs $1,748/week), and plumbers pricing follows — sitting 230% above the South Australian average. Worth getting multiple quotes to find the right value point within that range.
What locals say
Over the 2008–2025 window, plumber ratings in Clarence Gardens have dropped from 4.6/5 to 3.2/5 — a signal to weight recent reviews more heavily than older ones. Review activity here is higher than typical: Clarence Gardens averages 13.8 new plumber reviews a year — 62% above the South Australian average — a larger sample than most suburbs in the state.
Based on 249 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2025, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Clarence Gardens area
See the figures behind this chart
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
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| 2008 | 4 | 4.8 | no prices reported |
| 2009 | 3 | 3.7 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 4 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2011 | 4 | 4.5 | no prices reported |
| 2012 | 5 | 4.4 | no prices reported |
| 2013 | 9 | 4.4 | $2,600 |
| 2014 | 10 | 4.2 | $410 |
| 2015 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2016 | 4 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2017 | 4 | 5.0 | $1,500 |
| 2018 | 3 | 5.0 | $3,000 |
| 2019 | 4 | 2.5 | no prices reported |
| 2020 | 4 | 1.0 | $3,400 |
| 2021 | 14 | 3.3 | $5,000 |
| 2022 | 5 | 1.2 | $5,620 |
| 2023 | 114 | 4.7 | $1,150 |
| 2024 | 56 | 4.7 | $6,600 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2025
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Clarence Gardens 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 Clarence Gardens 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 Clarence Gardens — FAQs
What's the going rate for a local plumber?
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in Clarence Gardens typically charge between $3,500 and $4,239. This is 230% above the South Australian average.
When are local plumbers least busy?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, plumber demand in Clarence Gardens tends to peak in September and is quietest in April. 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 — Clarence Gardens has 249 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Metropolitan Plumbing (2024) has earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
Are plumbers in Clarence Gardens well reviewed?
Plumbers in Clarence Gardens have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 249 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the South Australian average of 4.56 stars.
Does Clarence Gardens's local character affect which plumbers are best suited to the area?
Incomes in Clarence Gardens run above the national median ($2,200/week vs $1,748/week), and plumbers pricing follows — sitting 230% above the South Australian average. Worth getting multiple quotes to find the right value point within that range. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Clarence Gardens has 84% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 38, a median household income of $2,200/week.