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"Fantastic service. Sven came at the time he said he would. Clearly explained what the problem was and discussed..."
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Word of Mouth plumbers in Kensington receive an average rating of 4.8 based off 512 reviews.
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"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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"Found a small problem, Metropolitan Plumbing had it fixed the same day I called. Thanks so much."
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"I found John on this website. He has done full plumbing work for our renovation in Williamstown. Excellent service..."
"I dont usually write reviews but exceptional customer service should be rewarded these days! Very professional,..."
"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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"I had hot water system and ducted heating installed by Gaschill. Luke, Mariane, Liam and Dean are extremely..."
"I needed a plumber to come fit my bathroom, Chris turned up on time, quoted a great price and was friendly and..."
"Helped me out immensely during the recent storm we had - thanks heaps guys - much appreciated. Glad I found you."
"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..."
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"These guys are tops! We just moved house and had some nasty problems with the plumbing. We found these guys on Google..."
"From my initial contact I found Zak helpful and professional. His quotes were received promptly. Zak was reliable and..."
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"Great guys with reasonable pricing and clean and tidy. Highly recommend Plumb Active."
"Efficient and communicative from beginning to end. Thoroughly recommend JP and his team !"
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"Definitely would recommend They came out the same day to check out hot water system, and replaced it the following..."
"Rob has helped me out a couple of times - with removing an old wall heater and replacing my hot water service. Both..."
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"Fantastic service, I like their service because they have completed my work on time and behaved as a professional and..."
"A great find full of fabulous bargains Name brand items at vey good prices Excellent advice from workers and..."
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"Our professional plumbers in Melbourne can assist with all plumbing jobs. Our plumbers in Melbourne can handle any..."
"We've called them out twice to clear a blocked drain of tree roots - excellent service!"
"I had a tiling/leak problem in my tenanted property. Ali came out within 24 hours, and provided a quote promtly. He..."
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"My hot water tank was not heating. I didn't know whether the problem was electrical or a plumbing problem. Turned out..."
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"Had these guys out for an emergency. They were prompt, professional, affordable and did great work. Definitely get in..."
"Tom came highly recommended by family in Princes Hill who had him do their new roof. From the first phone call, I was..."
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"I can not speak highly enough about this plumber. He did an excellent job and more than quoted for, for the best..."
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Market Intelligence
Plumbers near Kensington
Data-driven insights based on 512 customer reviews collected between 2010 and 2026, ABS Census data
Kensington is one of the pricier areas for plumbers — 146% above the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $1,000. 25 plumbers service the area with 512 customer reviews.
Cost guide
Most jobs range from $520 to $2,000. Nearby: Flemington ($895), West Melbourne ($1,000), Travancore ($948).
Booking guidance
Based on historical reviews, May is the busiest month for plumbers in Kensington and August the quietest — worth planning around if you can.
Local factors
Household incomes in Kensington ($2,216/week) run above the $1,748/week national median, and so does plumber pricing — 146% above the Victorian average. Comparing quotes can still find value within that band.
Ratings & trust
Review flow in Kensington runs above typical: 30.1 new plumber reviews a year (143% above the Victorian average) — more reviewer activity than most suburbs have on file.
Based on 512 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2010–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Kensington area
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2010–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Kensington 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 Kensington 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 Kensington — FAQs
How much do plumbers charge in Kensington?
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in Kensington typically charge between $520 and $2,000. This is 146% above the Victorian average.
Is there a quieter time of year for plumbers in Kensington?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, plumber demand in Kensington tends to peak in May and is quietest in August. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
How do I pick the right plumber in Kensington?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Kensington has 512 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 4 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
How do Kensington plumbers compare to the state average?
Plumbers in Kensington have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 512 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Does the Kensington housing mix influence local plumbers?
Household incomes in Kensington ($2,216/week) run above the $1,748/week national median, and so does plumber pricing — 146% above the Victorian average. Comparing quotes can still find value within that band. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Kensington has a median age of 35, a median household income of $2,216/week.