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Rating: 4.7 (347 reviews)

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4.7 based on 347 reviews of 25 businesses

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4.9

161 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 78 159 217 393 2023 Award Special Offer

Servicing Carlton North

Tuesday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

Most reviewed for: General plumbing

Photos from Sustainable Solar & Plumbing

"Darren came punctually and fix multiple plumbing problems for me. He is friendly, well priced, and most importantly..."

5.0

5 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 24 125 084 997

Servicing Carlton North

Tuesday: 8.30am to 4:30pm

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

Photos from W & M Plumbing Service

"We have been very happy with the workers from W&M plumbing. They have been great and helpful. Going the extra mile...."

4.4

67 reviews

Quality 4.4 Service 4.4 Value 4.4

2024 Award

Melbourne VIC

Tuesday: 24 hours

"I had an emergency issue with my shower drain! Metropolitan plumber came to my home, was professional, efficient and..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Carlton North VIC

"Tom came highly recommended by family in Princes Hill who had him do their new roof. From the first phone call, I was..."

4.6

24 reviews

Quality 4.6 Service 4.6 Value 4.5

Abbotsford VIC

"Inner City Plumbing provided an excellent plumbing service for our blocked drain on Saturday. Office gave me a..."

5.0

9 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Carlton VIC

Tuesday: Always Open

"Fast response time, explained the costs and procedures well and went above and beyond"

4.8

19 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.8 Value 4.8

Melbourne VIC

"Very happy with the efficient service by the friendly staff"

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

North Melbourne VIC

"My hot water tank was not heating. I didn't know whether the problem was electrical or a plumbing problem. Turned out..."

4.4

9 reviews

Quality 4.4 Service 4.4 Value 4.4

Brunswick VIC

"I had a tiling/leak problem in my tenanted property. Ali came out within 24 hours, and provided a quote promtly. He..."

4.3

4 reviews

Quality 4.3 Service 4.3 Value 4.3

Fitzroy VIC

"'Installed hydronic heating system. Quick free quote at good price. I had Martyn and Olly. Young and frienly team..."

4.3

10 reviews

Quality 4.3 Service 4.3 Value 4.3

Melbourne VIC

"Zak and his team put in a full hydronic heating system last week - 10 panels throughout the house - and I can highly..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Brunswick VIC

"Respected and professional tradesman . Quality assurance "

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Northcote VIC

"Excellent service, great to deal with and I'm really happy with my new bathroom."

4.6

11 reviews

Quality 4.6 Service 4.6 Value 4.6

ABN: 37 664 991 351 2023 Award Special Offer

Melbourne VIC

Tuesday: On call 24 hours

"Burst hot water unit, prime plumbing got here in 15mins and saved my apartment from getting flooded."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Brunswick VIC

"This business is very reliable, considerate and extremely professional. It also helps that his rates are better than..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

ABN: 54 606 612 248

Brunswick VIC

"Highly recommended! We had Expert Plumbing out to our house, as we had no hot water. They were polite and..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

Tuesday: 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM

"Fantastic service, I like their service because they have completed my work on time and behaved as a professional and..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"Had a problem with a gas cooktop that nobody else wanted to know about so I rang my Melbourne Plumber and they were..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Abbotsford VIC

"I had an emergency at my place of business, i called for a Plumber, the staff where helpful and understanding of my..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"I can not speak highly enough about this plumber. He did an excellent job and more than quoted for, for the best..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"Courteous, efficient and honest service. Thanks for a job well done. Very friendly service. Pleasure doing business..."

4.5

2 reviews

Quality 4.5 Service 4.5 Value 4.5

Melbourne VIC

"I used Cragg Plumbing for a broken showerhead & hot water issues (they was recommended to me via a work colleague)..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.5

Melbourne VIC

"I needed some major work done on a storm water drain on my property thanks to invasive tree roots. Cain Smyth was..."

4.0

4 reviews

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Carlton North VIC

"Although I have other dvd movies stores closer to my home I prefer to go out of my way to Video Zone as the variety..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

Tuesday: 24 Hours Open

"im very happy with there service and price "

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Market Intelligence

Plumbers in Carlton North

Data-driven insights based on 347 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 2 trust signal responses

78 / 100

Local Service Score

5 Award Winners

$1,550 median Typical Cost most jobs $974–$2,250

94% Positive Feedback

Carlton North is one of the pricier areas for plumbers — 60% above the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $1,550. 25 plumbers service the area with 347 customer reviews.

Typical costs

Most jobs range from $974 to $2,250. Nearby: Princes Hill ($1,800), Carlton ($1,550), Fitzroy North ($1,600).

About the area

Carlton North's younger demographic (median age 33) reviews plumbers 82% more than the Victorian average — the ratings here reflect a particularly active, engaged consumer base.

When to book

If you have flexibility on timing, our review data shows plumber demand in Carlton North tends to peak around May and ease off in January — booking during quieter periods may mean more providers available and faster response times.

Reviews & trust

With 19.3 new reviews per year — 82% above the Victorian average — Carlton North has more recent plumber feedback on file than a typical area in the state.

Based on 347 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

19.3 / yr Review velocity +34%

4.7 stars Avg rating below avg

$1,600 Typical cost +100%

5.0 stars Service rating

13.9 avg Reviews / provider

40.5 / 10k Provider density

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Carlton North area

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Plumber reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Carlton North area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2009	1	5.0	$120
2010	4	4.0	no prices reported
2011	17	4.9	$340
2012	11	5.0	$223
2013	11	4.6	$485
2014	40	4.6	$1,320
2015	21	4.8	$400
2016	13	4.7	no prices reported
2017	7	5.0	$500
2018	28	4.8	$728
2019	20	4.6	$600
2020	46	4.9	$1,050
2021	13	4.7	$1,325
2022	13	5.0	no prices reported
2023	49	4.5	$773
2024	47	4.7	$2,000
2025	3	2.3	$1,600
2026	3	5.0	no prices reported

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Carlton North area profile ABS Census 2021

6,177 Population

19.2% Own with mortgage

6.1% Houses

$2,400 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 Carlton 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.

What you can check before you call

Licences, where they’ve got them

Trade licences shown on the listing when the business has supplied them, with the licence number.

What other customers paid

Where enough customers have reported it, the listing shows the typical price range for the job they reviewed.

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 Carlton 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 Carlton North — FAQs

How much do plumbers charge in Carlton North?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in Carlton North typically charge between $974 and $2,250. This is 60% above the Victorian average.

Is there a quieter time of year for plumbers in Carlton North?

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

How do I pick the right plumber in Carlton North?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Carlton North has 347 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Metropolitan Plumbing Melbourne (2024), Sustainable Solar & Plumbing (2023) and Rightnow Services (2023) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 2 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

How do Carlton North plumbers compare to the state average?

Plumbers in Carlton North have an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 347 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the Victorian average of 4.85 stars.

Does the Carlton North housing mix influence local plumbers?

Carlton North's younger demographic (median age 33) reviews plumbers 82% more than the Victorian average — the ratings here reflect a particularly active, engaged consumer base. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Carlton North has a median age of 33, a median household income of $2,400/week.

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Carlton North area profile ABS Census 2021

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