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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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"Simon came out at the last minute and changed my broken hot water system. They are well priced and did a wonderful..."
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"Excellent service and highly professional in all aspects of the job. Very thankful for the attention to detail, even..."
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"John arrived when promised, worked very efficiently and removed a lot of rubbish from my guttering previous people..."
"I always use Ostoja from TRK Group. Hes done work on my house and my investment properties. Jobs ranging from..."
"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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"We found Luke really helpful in helping us work out what cooling options best suited our needs. He was very..."
"Once again, Chris provided a fantastic service. A leaking hot water system necessitated a call-out. Chris arrived on..."
"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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"Just wanted to say thank you! I would confidently recommend these plumbers for any plumbing issues you may be facing...."
"Zak has just completed a hydronic system for us - the first install of new Reece-supplied Purmo radiators and Bosch..."
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"Highly recommended very happy with my new washing machine and dryer installations. Great price, and fast. Thanks"
"Friendly and efficient service. Thanks to Joe and his team for the great work installing my washing machine and..."
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"Honest and very friendly service cheap too"
"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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"Used for a rental property- toilet clogged and tenants obviously needed fixed asap. A bloke was around in less than..."
"We've called them out twice to clear a blocked drain of tree roots - excellent service!"
"I was told I had a gads leek by a plumber who was installing a new heater but refused to fix it as it wasn't in the..."
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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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"Hot water service went out. Rang them at 5.30 pm.At 7.30 am a plumber was in attendance to quote an advise .By 1 pm..."
"I have had Tom doing all of my plumbing work since I heard of them 12 months ago and I couldn't recommend him or his..."
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"Ronnie is reliable, thorough, professional and honest. I am very happy with his plumbing work and other odd jobs..."
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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.