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Average rating of plumbers near East Melbourne
4.8 based on 706 reviews of 25 businesses

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Word of Mouth plumbers in East Melbourne receive an average rating of 4.8 based off 706 reviews.

Your Choice Plumbers

4.9
167 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8
Verified ABN: 33 118 656 830 Special Offer
Servicing East Melbourne
Saturday: Closed
Licence No. 45964 Master Plumbers Association Member Complimentary Property Protection Audit

"I've had a few plumbers out, and this is by far the best local business I've tried. They were flexible with times,..."

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Sustainable Solar & Plumbing

Reviewed this month
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
Saturday: By appointment

"Darren fixed my Reclaim hot water 22 Feb 2025 driving from his job in Berwick to Mernda on a stinking hot 36 degree..."

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NewGen Solar & Heat Pumps

5.0
51 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 75 160 075 963
Servicing East Melbourne
Saturday: 8:00am-6:00pm
Hot water heat pump experts since 2012 Fully qualified & accredited installers

"NewGen Solar were recommended to us by a friend. We are very pleased that we went with them. Ben and the team were..."

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W & M Plumbing Service

5.0
5 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.8
Verified ABN: 24 125 084 997
Servicing East Melbourne
Saturday: Closed
Licence No. 25954 40+ years experience Member of Master Plumbers Association

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

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Sven's Plumbing and Gas

5.0
150 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
ABN: 37 609 669 150
Melbourne VIC
Saturday: On call 24 hours
Licence No. 106448

"Chris came when he said he would, fixed the problem with our drain and provided good advice. Very happy with the..."

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Inner City Plumbing

4.6
24 reviews
Quality 4.6 Service 4.6 Value 4.5
Abbotsford VIC

"Absolutely brilliant service. After my initial phone call (at just before 1p.m.) I was told a plumber would arrive..."

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Gaschill

4.8
19 reviews
Quality 4.8 Service 4.8 Value 4.8
Melbourne VIC

"We had our hot water system leaking. Called Gaschill, Luke came out super quick and we had our new hot water..."

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Rightnow Services

4.6
11 reviews
Quality 4.6 Service 4.6 Value 4.6
ABN: 37 664 991 351 2023 Award Special Offer
Melbourne VIC
Saturday: On call 24 hours

"Best plumbers going around Melbourne"

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My Melbourne Plumber

5.0
3 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Melbourne VIC

"Had these guys out for an emergency. They were prompt, professional, affordable and did great work. Definitely get in..."

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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

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.

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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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.

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