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Word of Mouth plumbers in Research receive an average rating of 5.0 based off 320 reviews.
"Best drainage plumber in Melbourne "
"The service provided was first class. The plumber, Nick, arrived at agreed time, was polite, explained what he was..."
"Friendly helpful service. Ben answered my mountain of questions about hot water systems before I settled on the..."
"Fantastic trust worthy plumbers. Family run business who has great values and customer service which is hard to find..."
"John was on-time, helpful, very professional and cleared our blocked drains on the spot. Highly recommended. "
"Jamie, was the plumber recommended by Jamie Moore, (Briar Hill Cabinets) to do all the plumbing work on my recent..."
"Nathan is a reliable, honest and genuine plumber.We have used him for many jobs in our home"
"Had an awful sewage smell and a blocked gully trap late one afternoon. Peter came the next morning and ran the..."
"We have used this company on a number of occasions for both domestic and commercial plumbing. All work was carried..."
"This business is great. The guy is a perfectionist. He did such a great job. He was reasonably priced for a plumber..."
"Very quick friendly service"
"Amazing service We had all of our cold water pipes and hot water pipes and hot water system expertly replaced. Mick..."
"Excellent service. Fast and reliable. Excellent pricing. Knew what he was doing. Easy to get along with. Will..."
"Got the guys out for some roofing work which I was desperate to get done. They were out quickly and haven't had a..."
"How fantastic to get plumbers who arrive on time and get the job done. All within 12 hours of my call for a..."
"Fitted an Electric Hot Water Service at very short notice. Brett was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Fastidious..."
"I would like to thank the team at Harley Plumbing for their friendliness, professionalism and incredibly quick and..."
"Very helpful and informative,saved heaps replacing our old hot water sytem over to a solar hot water system.Very..."
"As far as i know , it is a good and quality services offered. The good thing about is they are friendly and easy to..."
"Great service, attended call out within an hour. Very thorough and efficent with all work commenced.Explained what..."
"Our spa heater was inconsistently not working. David came and sat there watching until it stopped working then..."
"'Jack has been brilliant in helping out with plumbing in our home. He has been back multiple times because of his..."
"These guys did my gutters, but they do everything, gas, water fit-offs, water tanks. They do everything and if its..."
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Market Intelligence
Data-driven insights based on 320 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data
Research is one of the pricier areas for plumbers — 33% above the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $450. 25 plumbers service the area with 320 customer reviews.
Most jobs range from $393 to $2,200. Nearby: Eltham ($450), North Warrandyte ($450), Warrandyte ($450).
Research's median household income is $2,876/week — above the national median of $1,748/week — and local plumbers pricing reflects this, running 33% above the Victorian average.
If you have flexibility on timing, our review data shows plumber demand in Research tends to peak around January and ease off in December — booking during quieter periods may mean more providers available and faster response times.
With 17.8 new reviews per year — 44% above the Victorian average — Research has more recent plumber feedback on file than a typical area in the state.
Based on 320 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
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 — 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 Research 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 Research typically charge between $393 and $2,200. This is 33% above the Victorian average.
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, plumber demand in Research tends to peak in January and is quietest in December. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Research has 320 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Sven's Plumbing and Gas (2022), The Blockage Doctor (2022) and NewGen Solar & Heat Pumps (2022) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
Plumbers in Research have an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 320 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.85 stars.
Research's median household income is $2,876/week — above the national median of $1,748/week — and local plumbers pricing reflects this, running 33% above the Victorian average. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Research has 98% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 44, a median household income of $2,876/week.
