The Blockage Doctor
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Word of Mouth plumbers in Ferny Creek receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 427 reviews.
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"I have used the team 3 times now for different issues and they are really professional and quick at what they do...."
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"Raja--Rowville Great job done by James, Shaun, and Altaf. Replaced the heater, clean and tidy work. Highly..."
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"Sanden heat pump hot water installation: Outstanding service at every stage. Installation immaculate. Working great..."
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"We have used W&M's plumbing service twice. On both occasions we were very satisfied with the service. The personnels..."
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"Great service. Had a burst water pipe in a wall cavity and rang Luke. He let me know what time he hoped to get to our..."
"Highly professional, with great personal service. They arrived when they said they would, and resolved the problem..."
"GREAT COMMUNICATION! excellent plumber, Greg re-did our roof and what a fabulous job he did, in such fast but quality..."
"Thanks Martin and Charlie, good communication and great service, highly recommended!"
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"Adam was recommended to me by a friend. His prompt service, advice and friendly attitude was encouraging. The quote..."
"Job done well. Easy to deal with, friendly service."
"Installed a sink/mixer/dishwasher and cooktop. Friendly, prompt and was happy to explain exactly what he was doing..."
"Very happy with their communication, prompt service and performance. Turn around was great and good to see an..."
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"Don installed a pressure limiter to our water service - he explained exactly what he needed to do and came out..."
"Good response and came when he said he would"
"'He was able to replace everything by next day afternoon, at a very reasonable rate. In fact my Wife was so pleased..."
"OffTap Plumbing was fantastic, both in their work ethics and performance. I would recommend their services to anybody..."
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"Highly recommend Azza's plumbing. He came out to us when our water heater broke down. We'd had another company..."
"There was an emergency problem which had come to my attention, when I contacted K & A Hurley plumbing they came out..."
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"This is one of those people that you can only find if you know someone who knows someone. He is very good and I..."
"Excellent service. Neil is very knowledgeable about plumbing. He quickly pointed out what caused the clogged drains..."
"Very friendly, professional and reliable service. They have provided me with a fabulous new bathroom and I would be..."
"Fast friendly service and fantastic job. I would highly recommend Neil Jones Plumbing."
"This guy did a great job for a great price. He was more than happy to get dirty and crawl under the house where I..."
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"Craig was able to help out at the last minute installing our new kitchen sink. He was friendly, professional and..."
"Turned up on time, completed work as discussed to a very high standard. Highly recommended."
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In total, 1008 jobs have recently been posted for plumbers on the Word of Mouth jobs marketplace. Across Word of Mouth, the average quote response time for plumbers is 47.6 hours. Quotes sent back through the marketplace average $574 for a fixed-price job, and $308.00 an hour where the work is quoted hourly. These are quotes, not final invoices. For what customers reported paying, see the cost breakdown below.
46 plumbers have submitted licence details, which our support team has manually verified. These were accurate at the time of submission, but we recommend checking official registers to confirm they continue to remain valid before hiring any business.
Market Intelligence
Data-driven insights based on 427 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data
Ferny Creek residents review plumbers at 124% above the Victorian average — 427 reviews across 25 plumbers means the ratings here reflect a particularly current and active sample of customer experiences (average: 4.9 stars).
Demand for plumbers in Ferny Creek peaks around June and drops to its quietest in January based on review patterns — something to factor in if your job is flexible on dates.
Reviewed plumber jobs in Ferny Creek have a median price of $3,425 — the middle 50% of jobs fall between $1,225 and $4,650 — 14% below the Victorian average. Nearby: Sassafras ($3,750), Tremont ($1,500), The Basin ($3,425). Prices have risen 260% since 2011 (from $240 to $865 median), averaging 20.0% per year. Three in four reviewed jobs come in at or below $4,650 — a useful sanity-check number when comparing quotes.
With household income at $2,393/week (above the $1,748/week national median), you'd expect plumbers pricing in Ferny Creek to run premium — but it actually lands 14% below the Victorian average, which means more room to get value here.
Based on 427 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2009 | 5 | 4.2 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2011 | 4 | 5.0 | $240 |
| 2012 | 11 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2013 | 27 | 4.9 | $1,815 |
| 2014 | 57 | 4.8 | $825 |
| 2015 | 24 | 5.0 | $2,000 |
| 2016 | 67 | 5.0 | $1,635 |
| 2017 | 56 | 5.0 | $2,900 |
| 2018 | 72 | 4.9 | $2,550 |
| 2019 | 15 | 5.0 | $300 |
| 2020 | 15 | 5.0 | $5,000 |
| 2021 | 33 | 5.0 | $362 |
| 2022 | 25 | 5.0 | $2,075 |
| 2023 | 10 | 5.0 | $4,550 |
| 2024 | 3 | 5.0 | $865 |
| 2026 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
How we calculate the Local Service Score: We combine two sources of data: first-party data collected directly by Word of Mouth — 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 Ferny Creek 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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Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in Ferny Creek typically charge between $1,225 and $4,650. This is 14% more affordable than the Victorian average.
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, plumber demand in Ferny Creek tends to peak in June and is quietest in January. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
Start by comparing customer reviews — Ferny Creek has 427 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. The Blockage Doctor (2022), Efficient Pure Plumbing Heating & Cooling (2022) and NewGen Solar & Heat Pumps (2022) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 1 other local award winner) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
Plumbers in Ferny Creek have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 427 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.85 stars.
With household income at $2,393/week (above the $1,748/week national median), you'd expect plumbers pricing in Ferny Creek to run premium — but it actually lands 14% below the Victorian average, which means more room to get value here. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Ferny Creek has 100% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 45, a median household income of $2,393/week.