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"Sven's Plumbing fixed our blocked drain. Very efficient and friendly and lovely to deal with. Very happy with Sven's..."
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Word of Mouth plumbers in Essendon West receive an average rating of 4.8 based off 224 reviews.
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"We've lived here for almost 5 years and it's the first time we didn't get a swimming pool on our front yard after a..."
"I would to say thank you for your prompt service in replacing my hot water service. My wife said you arrived on time..."
"We Manage various Owners Corporation properties and rely heavily on our contractors to deliver a high standard of..."
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"Extremely happy with the professional service and workmanship Pele Plumbing gave us in the installation of our..."
"Rob has helped me out a couple of times - with removing an old wall heater and replacing my hot water service. Both..."
"Efficient and communicative from beginning to end. Thoroughly recommend JP and his team !"
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"Have used Renzo from Renaissance Plumbing on various occasions from small plumbing problems, dishwasher, and hot..."
"I found the TRK Group very easy and professional to work with. When they said they would arrive, they did! Very..."
"I had a small job, broken kitchen tap. 1 phone call and a time was organized for the plumber to come. I had a follow..."
"I recently called R&M Zarb Plumbing as the main entry water pipe was leaking underneath the entry concrete stair. The..."
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"There are no gimmicky names here - his name really is Robin and he now has Brendon, his son working with him for the..."
"'I recently used the services of PCP Electrical (Peter Paraskevas). I wanted to let you know that he was excellent..."
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"Great service, well priced and showed up when was meant to"
"I rang Darren on Sunday and left a message, a few hours later he sent me a text message saying he would ring me the..."
"'They were prompt and very professional'"
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"Had a leaky tap that needed replacing, most places could not do the job on the day, but these guys managed to fit in..."
"Laurie was amazing. Fixed my sink & toilets. I was that impressed with his service I tipped him and I highly..."
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"Awesome guys - couldn't ask for more. I had some drainage issues with the house and gave them a call. We booked..."
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Market Intelligence
Plumbers in Essendon West
Data-driven insights based on 224 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data
Essendon West is one of the more affordable areas for plumbers — 54% below the Victorian average. 25 plumbers service the area with 224 customer reviews.
When to book
If you have flexibility on timing, our review data shows plumber demand in Essendon West tends to peak around January and ease off in October — booking during quieter periods may mean more providers available and faster response times.
About the area
Despite above-median household incomes ($2,338/week vs the national median of $1,748/week), plumbers in Essendon West charge 54% below the Victorian average — better value than the suburb's income profile might suggest.
Typical costs
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 275% since 2009 (from $80 to $300 median), averaging 17.2% per year.
Reviews & trust
Local plumber ratings have climbed from 4.3/5 (2008) to 5.0/5 (2026) — a clear quality improvement over the 18-year window. Essendon West averages 11.8 new plumber reviews per year, 5% below the Victorian average. Fewer recent reviews means the ratings may reflect a smaller sample of customer experiences.
Based on 224 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Essendon West area
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Essendon West 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 Essendon West 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 Essendon West — FAQs
Is there a quieter time of year for plumbers in Essendon West?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, plumber demand in Essendon West tends to peak in January and is quietest in October. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
How do I pick the right plumber in Essendon West?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Essendon West has 224 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Sven's Plumbing and Gas (2022) and Pele Plumbing (2014) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
How do Essendon West plumbers compare to the state average?
Plumbers in Essendon West have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 224 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Does the Essendon West housing mix influence local plumbers?
Despite above-median household incomes ($2,338/week vs the national median of $1,748/week), plumbers in Essendon West charge 54% below the Victorian average — better value than the suburb's income profile might suggest. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Essendon West has 68% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 39, a median household income of $2,338/week.