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Brand: Word of Mouth
Rating: 4.8 (706 reviews)

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Average rating of plumbers near East Melbourne

4.8 based on 706 reviews of 25 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 East Melbourne

Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00

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

"Excellent and honest service. From bookings to job completion. Armin was professional, explained everything and very..."

4.9

160 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 78 159 217 393 2023 Award Special Offer

Servicing East Melbourne

Thursday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

"Rang Sustainable Solar & Plumbing P/L as our old hot water service was on its last legs and they promptly came out..."

5.0

51 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 75 160 075 963

Servicing East Melbourne

Thursday: 8:00am-6:00pm

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

"Sanden heat pump hot water installation: Outstanding service at every stage. Installation immaculate. Working great..."

5.0

5 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 24 125 084 997

Servicing East Melbourne

Thursday: 8.30am to 4:30pm

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

"We have used W&M's plumbing service twice. On both occasions we were very satisfied with the service. The personnels..."

5.0

150 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

ABN: 37 609 669 150

Melbourne VIC

Thursday: On call 24 hours

Licence No. 106448

"Fantastic service. Sven came at the time he said he would. Clearly explained what the problem was and discussed..."

4.4

67 reviews

Quality 4.4 Service 4.4 Value 4.4

2024 Award

Melbourne VIC

Thursday: 24 hours

"Found a small problem, Metropolitan Plumbing had it fixed the same day I called. Thanks so much."

4.6

24 reviews

Quality 4.6 Service 4.6 Value 4.5

Abbotsford VIC

"Fast response, arrived same afternoon Good to deal with."

4.8

19 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.8 Value 4.8

Melbourne VIC

"I had hot water system and ducted heating installed by Gaschill. Luke, Mariane, Liam and Dean are extremely..."

4.6

11 reviews

Quality 4.6 Service 4.6 Value 4.6

ABN: 37 664 991 351 2023 Award Special Offer

Melbourne VIC

Thursday: On call 24 hours

"Definitely would recommend They came out the same day to check out hot water system, and replaced it the following..."

4.9

10 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Richmond VIC

Thursday: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

"I wanted to thank Andy and his team at Richmond Plumbing and Roofing for the excellent and outstanding workmanship. I..."

4.3

10 reviews

Quality 4.3 Service 4.3 Value 4.3

Melbourne VIC

"Great efficient service from Zak and his team! Job quoted and done on the same day. Hassle free. Highly Recommend!"

5.0

9 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Carlton VIC

Thursday: Always Open

"Dean (your pro plumber) has been absolutely amazing. I have never left a review online before because I have never..."

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..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"Very efficient and quick service. A plumber was organized the next day to come out and inspect and detect the issue..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"Hot water service went out. Rang them at 5.30 pm.At 7.30 am a plumber was in attendance to quote an advise .By 1 pm..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Richmond VIC

"Prompt same-day service, arrived on time & very considerate of home. Job was done in time & cost predicted and great..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Abbotsford VIC

"Very impressed and reasonably priced. Delta’s plumber arrived on time the same day to fix our hot water service...."

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..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

Thursday: 24 Hours Open

"im very happy with there service and price "

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"Had Complete Aqua Services just finish our full sewer and stormwater replacement. My wife and I would recommend the..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"I recently had a blocked pipe that I was unable to fix, so I called Blueys Plumbing and Gasfitting. Joe was around on..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

Thursday: 24 x 7

"Very coordinated and effective service. A few months ago they installed our Air Conditioning and we had no problem...."

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Market Intelligence

Plumbers near East Melbourne

Data-driven insights based on 706 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 1 trust signal responses

83 / 100

Local Service Score

8 Award Winners

$1,340 median Typical Cost most jobs $540–$2,500

97% Positive Feedback

East Melbourne is one of the pricier areas for plumbers — 60% above the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $1,340. 25 plumbers service the area with 706 customer reviews.

Cost guide

Most jobs range from $540 to $2,500. Nearby: Collingwood ($1,750), Fitzroy ($1,170), Melbourne ($895).

Local factors

Booking guidance

Based on historical reviews, May is the busiest month for plumbers in East Melbourne and August the quietest — worth planning around if you can.

Ratings & trust

Review flow in East Melbourne runs above typical: 39.2 new plumber reviews a year (266% above the Victorian average) — more reviewer activity than most suburbs have on file.

Based on 706 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

39.2 / yr Review velocity +172%

4.8 stars Avg rating

$1,600 Typical cost +100%

5.0 stars Service rating

28.2 avg Reviews / provider

51.1 / 10k Provider density

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — East Melbourne area

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

East Melbourne area profile ABS Census 2021

4,896 Population

17.9% Own with mortgage

3.2% Houses

$2,345 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 East Melbourne 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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Jobs posted in East Melbourne

1.0

Average quotes per job

11.11 hrs

Average response time

Based on the most recent job posts for plumbers in East Melbourne.

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 East Melbourne — FAQs

What are typical plumber prices in East Melbourne?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in East Melbourne typically charge between $540 and $2,500. This is 60% above the Victorian average.

When is the best time to book a plumber in East Melbourne?

Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, plumber demand in East Melbourne tends to peak in May and is quietest in August. 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 — East Melbourne has 706 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 5 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

What rating do plumbers in East Melbourne typically receive?

Plumbers in East Melbourne have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 706 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.

What should I know about East Melbourne when hiring a plumber?

Household incomes in East Melbourne ($2,345/week) run above the $1,748/week national median, and so does plumber pricing — 60% above the Victorian average. Comparing quotes can still find value within that band. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows East Melbourne has apartments make up 74% of housing, a median age of 42, a median household income of $2,345/week.

Find the best plumber in East Melbourne, VIC

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Plumbers near East Melbourne

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Plumber reviews & ratings over time — East Melbourne area

East Melbourne area profile ABS Census 2021

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