Find the best plumber in The Basin, VIC

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Brand: Word of Mouth
Rating: 4.8 (597 reviews)

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Average rating of plumbers near The Basin

4.8 based on 597 reviews of 23 businesses

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5.0

78 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 57 613 754 037 Special Offer

Servicing The Basin

Thursday: On call 24 hours

Licence No. 112121 Lifetime warranty Senior and pensioner discounts

"From initial contact to completion of the job, you have been amazing! Friendly, professional and very prompt. Thank..."

5.0

186 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 25 156 020 825

Servicing The Basin

Thursday: 8:00am to 5:00pm

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

"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 The Basin

Thursday: 8:00am-6:00pm

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

"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 The Basin

Thursday: 8.30am to 4:30pm

Licence No. 25954 40+ years experience Member of Master Plumbers Association

"We have been very happy with the workers from W&M plumbing. They have been great and helpful. Going the extra mile...."

4.6

178 reviews

Quality 4.7 Service 4.7 Value 4.5

Bayswater North VIC

Thursday: 7.30am - 5.00pm

"Quick to respond. Friendly and professional service"

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

6 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.8

The Basin VIC

"Very impressed with Adams professionalism, punctuality and friendliness . Wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to..."

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

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

3 reviews

Quality 4.7 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Sassafras VIC

"thank you graham, i was very impressed on your quality of work, reasonable price and on time."

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

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

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..."

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

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

6 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Ferntree Gully VIC

"I cannot recommend Aaron and his business highly enough. He has been out to our place a few times now and he has..."

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

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

Bayswater North VIC

"Prompt, efficient and knowledgeable plumbers that won't rip you off. Listened to me, as the client, respectful and..."

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

"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

"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..."

The Basin VIC

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Ferntree Gully VIC

Thursday: 9AM-5PM

"Air Four gave us great advice on what our air conditioning needs were, and provided a number of options and cost..."

Boronia VIC

Thursday: 07:00 - 15:00

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Market Intelligence

The Basin plumbers

Data-driven insights based on 597 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2025, ABS Census data

77 / 100

Local Service Score

5 Award Winners

$3,425 median Typical Cost most jobs $803–$5,350

99% Positive Feedback

The Basin is one of the pricier areas for plumbers — 33% above the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $3,425. 25 plumbers service the area with 597 customer reviews.

Pricing

Most jobs range from $803 to $5,350. Nearby: Tremont ($1,500), Kilsyth South ($3,425), Ferny Creek ($3,425).

Best time to book

Our review data points to June as the busiest month for plumbers in The Basin, with January as the quietest — if your job can wait, booking in a quieter month usually means easier scheduling.

Local context

Customer feedback

The Basin generates 33.2 new plumber reviews per year, running 168% above the Victorian average — giving you a larger sample to compare providers from than most comparable suburbs.

Based on 597 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2025, and ABS Census 2021 data.

33.2 / yr Review velocity +126%

4.9 stars Avg rating

$865 Typical cost +8%

1.0 stars Service rating

23.9 avg Reviews / provider

55.6 / 10k Provider density

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — The Basin area

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2025

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

The Basin area profile ABS Census 2021

4,497 Population

51.8% Own with mortgage

94.6% Houses

$2,019 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 — 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 The Basin 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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Jobs posted

1.35

Average quotes per job

Based on the most recent job posts for plumbers in The Basin.

Respectful and efficient

Each staff member we have been in contact with from their team has been super helpful, respectful, efficient and friendly. They communicate well and work clean and were able to be flexible with our...

jade R.

24 July 2024

Joniec Plumbing

4.9

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 our issues. Jobs were both done to a high standard and I have recommended him t...

nicolew85

20 July 2017

Academy plumbing services

5.0

The Basin, VIC

Ducted heater fix

Would definitely recommend. Prompt, efficient and friendly. And… we are back feeling warm :)

Meg C.

30 July 2024

Would recommend Adam to my friends, in fact I have! Very meticulous with his work and reasonably priced. No problems with after hours also.

michaelc553

20 July 2017

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

Plumbers in The Basin — FAQs

How much does a plumber cost in The Basin?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in The Basin typically charge between $803 and $5,350. This is 33% above the Victorian average.

What time of year does plumber demand peak in The Basin?

Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, plumber demand in The Basin tends to peak in June and is quietest in January. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.

How can I tell if a plumber in The Basin is worth hiring?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — The Basin has 597 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 2 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

What is the average plumber rating in The Basin?

Plumbers in The Basin have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 597 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.

What makes The Basin different when it comes to plumber work?

With household income in The Basin at $2,019/week (vs $1,748/week nationally), local plumbers price at 33% above the Victorian average — in line with what the suburb's income profile would predict. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows The Basin has 95% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 40, a median household income of $2,019/week.

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Respectful and efficient

jade R.

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Ducted heater fix

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