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Rating: 4.9 (635 reviews)

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4.9 based on 635 reviews of 24 businesses

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4.9

167 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 33 118 656 830 Special Offer

Servicing Balwyn North

Friday: 07:00 - 19:00

Licence No. 45964 Master Plumbers Association Member Complimentary Property Protection Audit

Photos from Your Choice Plumbers

"Just had an amazing service with Armin. He took the time to find and explain the plumbing issues (not just a patch..."

4.9

161 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 78 159 217 393 2023 Award Special Offer

Servicing Balwyn North

Friday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

Most reviewed for: General plumbing

Photos from Sustainable Solar & Plumbing

"Our hot water system collapsed contacted SSP and they provided a temporary hot water system while they arranged our..."

5.0

79 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 57 613 754 037 Special Offer

Servicing Balwyn North

Friday: On call 24 hours

Licence No. 112121 Lifetime warranty Senior and pensioner discounts

Photos from The Blockage Doctor

"10/10 as usual! Not a single drama from start to finish!"

5.0

51 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 75 160 075 963

Servicing Balwyn North

Friday: 8:00am-6:00pm

Hot water heat pump experts since 2012 Fully qualified & accredited installers

Photos from NewGen Solar & Heat Pumps

"I have had 2 systems installed by Newgen, the quality of workmanship has been brilliant. Both systems are working fine. "

5.0

5 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 24 125 084 997

Servicing Balwyn North

Friday: 8.30am to 4:30pm

Licence No. 25954 40+ years experience Member of Master Plumbers Association

Photos from W & M Plumbing Service

"The plumber and apprentice who came to clear the roof and gutters of the large quantity of gum leaves blown onto it..."

4.8

121 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.8 Value 4.7

Camberwell VIC

"Very happy. Great quick efficient work. Will use again thank you very much for fixing my sink"

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.7

Balwyn North VIC

"Our hot water system needed replacing. Suburban Gas & Plumbing gave us next-day service, turned up when they said..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Balwyn VIC

"The plumber/business owner arrived promptly. He removed his boots before entering my house. He came and repaired a..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.0

Doncaster VIC

"We had a new continuous flow hot water service, gas meter upgrade, new gas pipes, and piping for central heating..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Bulleen VIC

"I found Luke on here - After speaking to approx. 6 other plumbers Luke answered all my questions and fixed all my..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Bulleen VIC

"Bulleen Plumbing installed our water tank for us recently - they were timely and efficient from the time the job was..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Bulleen VIC

"Rob installed our water tank in late 2009 and did a great job. He advised on best possible location & catchment and..."

4.5

4 reviews

Quality 4.5 Service 4.3 Value 4.3

Kew East VIC

"Would highly recommend, very professional, efficient and a pleasure to deal with. No job to big or small"

5.0

10 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

2024 Award

Doncaster VIC

"Justin and the crew at J&G Plumbing Solutions were quick to attend and fix my blocked drain. I had the issue a few..."

5.0

4 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Box Hill North VIC

"Job consisted of new roof to new carport / reinstatement of stormwatter system / replacement of kitchen tap. On..."

4.7

3 reviews

Quality 4.7 Service 4.7 Value 4.7

Doncaster VIC

"We have been using Craig for the last 4 years for different jobs. He removed our gas oven. Other tradesmen quoted me..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 3.0

Ivanhoe VIC

"I am very satisfied with their service. The stuff were very friendly and excellent. They show up on time and leave..."

5.0

9 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 5.0 Value 4.9

Surrey Hills VIC

"Based on the reviews on this site, we asked Karl if he could help fix a problem soaker system along our very long..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Ivanhoe VIC

Friday: 8AM–12AM

"Last week, 4 jobs were provided with very resonable price with exellent skills. My husband and myself were very..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Ivanhoe VIC

"I have used Geoff Daniel's service on numerous occasions over the last five years, always with courteous and..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Camberwell VIC

"Really wonderful. I hired them as they are set up just near my house. They were punctual and affordable"

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Heidelberg VIC

"Jari was thorough, considerate and hard working. Always punctual and flexible with his availability. He had a vested..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Box Hill VIC

"We had our old instant hot water service replaced with a storage one. This required some extra pipes and a small..."

4.0

4 reviews

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Doncaster VIC

"'Brilliant and efficient service. We had a blocked toilet - they quoted us over half of what we got quoted from..."

Balwyn North VIC

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Market Intelligence

Balwyn North plumber reviews and ratings

Data-driven insights based on 635 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 2 trust signal responses

82 / 100

Local Service Score

6 Award Winners

$750 median Typical Cost most jobs $475–$1,750

98% Positive Feedback

Balwyn North has an unusually strong field of plumbers — six of the 25 servicing the area have earned a recent Word of Mouth Service Award (24% award rate), with 635 customer reviews and an average rating of 4.9 stars.

Area profile in brief

Timing & availability

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

Going rates

The typical plumber job in Balwyn North runs $750 at the median, with the bulk of jobs sitting between $475 and $1,750 based on review data — 13% below the Victorian average. Nearby: Balwyn ($650), Bulleen ($1,000), Deepdene ($600). Prices have risen 250% since 2007 (from $250 to $875 median), averaging 14.7% per year. Quotes above $1,750 sit in the top 25% of reviewed jobs for the area — a useful benchmark when comparing estimates.

Reviews & ratings

At 31.8 plumber reviews a year — 200% above the Victorian average — Balwyn North collects more feedback per year than typical for the state.

Based on 635 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

31.8 / yr Review velocity +121%

4.9 stars Avg rating

$875 Typical cost +9%

5.0 stars Service rating

25.4 avg Reviews / provider

11.7 / 10k Provider density

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Balwyn North area

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Plumber reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Balwyn North area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2007	2	4.0	$250
2008	5	5.0	$885
2009	3	4.7	$1,500
2010	4	5.0	$3,750
2011	19	5.0	$340
2012	10	5.0	$223
2013	10	4.6	$485
2014	55	4.8	$290
2015	160	4.9	$400
2016	79	4.9	$300
2017	69	4.8	$575
2018	59	5.0	$425
2019	26	4.7	$600
2020	20	5.0	$2,900
2021	45	4.9	$473
2022	35	5.0	$390
2023	14	5.0	$700
2024	15	4.7	$875
2025	1	5.0	no prices reported
2026	4	5.0	no prices reported

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2007–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Balwyn North area profile ABS Census 2021

21,302 Population

32.3% Own with mortgage

83% Houses

$2,346 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 Balwyn North 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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What other customers paid

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Reviews going back to 2007

Australians have been reviewing local businesses here since 2007. How we handle reviews, disputes and removals is set out in our Fair Play Policy.

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Jobs posted

1.34

Average quotes per job

Based on the most recent job posts for plumbers in Balwyn North.

How Much Does a Plumber Cost?

Average hourly rate $100 - $150

How Much Does it Cost to Fix a Blocked Drain?

Average cost $75 - $500

How Much Does it Cost to Replace a Toilet?

Average price $200 - $500

Plumbers in Balwyn North — FAQs

What are typical plumber prices in Balwyn North?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in Balwyn North typically charge between $475 and $1,750. This is 13% more affordable than the Victorian average.

When is the best time to book a plumber in Balwyn North?

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

What should I look for when choosing a plumber?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Balwyn North has 635 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. J&G Plumbing Solutions Pty Ltd (2024), Sustainable Solar & Plumbing (2023) and Your Choice Plumbers (2022) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 3 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

What rating do plumbers in Balwyn North typically receive?

Plumbers in Balwyn North have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 635 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.

What should I know about Balwyn North when hiring a plumber?

Interesting pattern in Balwyn North: income runs above the national median ($2,346/week vs $1,748/week) but local plumbers price 13% below the Victorian average. Worth comparing quotes to take advantage of that. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Balwyn North has 83% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 42, a median household income of $2,346/week.

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Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Balwyn North area

Balwyn North area profile ABS Census 2021

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