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Rating: 4.9 (427 reviews)

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4.9 based on 427 reviews of 25 businesses

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5.0

79 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 57 613 754 037 Special Offer

Servicing Ferny Creek

Saturday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

Licence No. 112121 Lifetime warranty Senior and pensioner discounts

Photos from The Blockage Doctor

"Highly recommend these very professional people. A difficult job handled so well. Thankyou all so much for everything."

5.0

186 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 25 156 020 825

Servicing Ferny Creek

Saturday: 9:00am to 12:00pm

Licence No. 47186 35+ years of experience 500,000+ succesfull installs

Photos from Efficient Pure Plumbing Heating & Cooling

Photo from Efficient Pure Plumbing Heating & Cooling

"Extremely happy with everything from when the estimator came to give us a quote through to when the job was fully..."

5.0

51 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 75 160 075 963

Servicing Ferny Creek

Saturday: 8:00am-6:00pm

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

Photos from NewGen Solar & Heat Pumps

"One of the best systems around, excellent service and staff. The process from start to finish was a dream , with a..."

5.0

5 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 24 125 084 997

Servicing Ferny Creek

Saturday: Closed

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...."

4.8

50 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.8 Value 4.7

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Boronia VIC

"UNBELIEVABLY great service! Our hot water system died today. I decided to contact The Plumber Professor because of..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Ferny Creek VIC

"Highly professional, with great personal service. They arrived when they said they would, and resolved the problem..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Ferny Creek VIC

"GREAT COMMUNICATION! excellent plumber, Greg re-did our roof and what a fabulous job he did, in such fast but quality..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 4.7 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Sassafras VIC

"Tim & Charlie did a great job. Can't recommend them highly enough. All round good service &very helpful with..."

5.0

6 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.8

The Basin VIC

"Adam is fantastic! I have had two urgent jobs where Adam has either come on a weekend or after hours to help sort out..."

5.0

4 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Olinda VIC

"Excellent service provided. No waiting around, no fuss and good value. Highly recommended."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

The Basin VIC

"Installed a sink/mixer/dishwasher and cooktop. Friendly, prompt and was happy to explain exactly what he was doing..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Upwey VIC

"Very happy with their communication, prompt service and performance. Turn around was great and good to see an..."

5.0

5 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.6

Ferntree Gully VIC

"Have been using Don for over 20 years now, and i cannot praise his work ethic highly enough. Would be the only..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Upwey VIC

"Good response and came when he said he would"

4.1

10 reviews

Quality 4.1 Service 4.1 Value 4.1

Ferntree Gully VIC

"'Excellent job well done, will highly recommend him. Andrew you have done it again !'"

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Belgrave VIC

"OffTap Plumbing was exceptional - right from the beginning, from the friendly reception over the phone, quotation..."

5.0

6 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Ferntree Gully VIC

"You can't go wrong with Az. Highly professional and very thorough with his work. Cannot recommend highly enough. "

5.0

4 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Ferntree Gully VIC

"Professional, prompt, accommodating, young, enthusiastic and very reasonably priced! Our 1970's era house was..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Boronia VIC

"This is one of those people that you can only find if you know someone who knows someone. He is very good and I..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

ABN: 97 218 644 824

Ferntree Gully VIC

"Excellent service. Neil is very knowledgeable about plumbing. He quickly pointed out what caused the clogged drains..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Ferntree Gully VIC

"Very friendly, professional and reliable service. They have provided me with a fabulous new bathroom and I would be..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Ferntree Gully VIC

"Fast friendly service and fantastic job. I would highly recommend Neil Jones Plumbing."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Ferntree Gully VIC

"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..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Tecoma VIC

"Craig was able to help out at the last minute installing our new kitchen sink. He was friendly, professional and..."

3.7

3 reviews

Quality 3.7 Service 3.7 Value 3.7

Ferntree Gully VIC

"Turned up on time, completed work as discussed to a very high standard. Highly recommended."

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Market Intelligence

Plumbers servicing Ferny Creek

Data-driven insights based on 427 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data

76 / 100

Local Service Score

4 Award Winners

$3,425 median Typical Cost most jobs $1,225–$4,650

100% Positive Feedback

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 patterns

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.

What it costs

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.

About this suburb

Based on 427 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

23.7 / yr Review velocity +67%

4.9 stars Avg rating above avg

$865 Typical cost +3%

5.0 stars Service rating

17.1 avg Reviews / provider

164.0 / 10k Provider density

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Ferny Creek area

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Plumber reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Ferny Creek area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
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.

Ferny Creek area profile ABS Census 2021

1,524 Population

55.4% Own with mortgage

99.8% Houses

$2,393 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 — 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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Reviews going back to 2007

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Jobs posted

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Average quotes per job

Based on the most recent job posts for plumbers in Ferny Creek.

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

How Much Does a Home Water Filtration System Cost in Australia in 2026?

A system-by-system guide to 2026 prices for jugs, under-sink, RO, UV, whole-house, softeners, and tank/bore filtration. Including who actually needs filtration and what to look for on the WaterMark sticker.

Plumbers in Ferny Creek — FAQs

What's the going rate for a local plumber?

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.

When are local plumbers least busy?

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.

What's the best way to compare local plumbers?

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.

Are plumbers in Ferny Creek well reviewed?

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.

Does Ferny Creek's local character affect which plumbers are best suited to the area?

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.

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Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Ferny Creek area

Ferny Creek area profile ABS Census 2021

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What other customers paid

Reviews going back to 2007

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