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4.9 based on 335 reviews of 16 businesses

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Word of Mouth plumbers in Canberra Central receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 335 reviews.

Water Tight Canberra

5.0
159 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 96 142 535 939
Servicing Canberra Central
Sunday: 24/7 Emergency Se...
Licence No. 2017441
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"The quality of service, consideration of our needs and house rules due to pets, cleanliness and safety were the best..."

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Jet Blast Plumbing

5.0
62 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 61 659 649 848 2026 Award
Servicing Canberra Central
Sunday: On call 24 hours
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"Quick and friendly drain clearance, thanks Tony."

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The Plumbing & Electrical Doctor

4.8
26 reviews
Quality 4.7 Service 4.7 Value 4.6
ABN: 84 106 001 932
Canberra ACT
Sunday: On call 24 hours
Licence No. 153563C

"Nick fixed our watering system solenoid. He first had to diagnose the problem and work in an awkward position and..."

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Canberra Hot Water Repairs

4.5
10 reviews
Quality 4.5 Service 4.5 Value 4.4
Canberra Central ACT
Sunday: On call 24 hours

"initially I called them because of noisy solar hot water pipes. Half an hour later the hot water failed. They were..."

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Precise Plumbing & Drainage

5.0
5 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
ABN: 62 564 806 424
Canberra ACT
Sunday: On call 24 hours
Licence No. 201563

"I am happy with Josh's work. He is an efficiency plumber. He works well and clean up afterward. And the price is..."

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Multi Trades ACT

5.0
3 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
O'Connor ACT

"We have used Multi Trades for the maintenance of all 3 of our investment properties as well as our own house. Callum..."

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Rydeau Plumbing

5.0
2 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

"Happy with their job installing 2 toilets. Gave us quote, supplied the toilets and disposing the old one as well. I..."

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My Canberra Plumber

3.5
4 reviews
Quality 3.5 Service 3.5 Value 3.5
ABN: 15 650 427 419
Canberra Central ACT
Sunday: On call 24 hours

"Thanks to My Canberra Plumber I was able to use my bathroom again. Your team is great to deal with and very..."

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Market Intelligence

Plumbers servicing Canberra Central

Data-driven insights based on 48 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2026

74 / 100
Local Service Score
5 Award Winners
$1,000 median Typical Cost most jobs $619–$2,770
99% Positive Feedback

Canberra Central plumbers average 4.7 stars — 0.2 stars below the ACT average of 4.92, with ratings on an upward trend in recent years, based on 48 customer reviews across 25 plumbers servicing the area. Past Word of Mouth Service Award recipients among Canberra Central plumbers: Priority One Plumbing and Electrical Services (2020). The award goes to providers with consistently high ratings across a calendar year.

What it costs

Reviewed plumber jobs in Canberra Central have a median price of $1,000 — the middle 50% of jobs fall between $619 and $2,770 — 51% below the ACT average. Nearby: Acton ($930), Yarralumla ($1,000), O'Connor ($1,000). Prices have risen 143% since 2012 (from $200 to $486 median), averaging 13.0% per year. Three in four reviewed jobs come in at or below $2,770 — a useful sanity-check number when comparing quotes.

Demand patterns

Demand for plumbers in Canberra Central peaks around September and drops to its quietest in December based on review patterns — something to factor in if your job is flexible on dates.

What locals say

Over the 2009–2026 window, plumbers in Canberra Central have moved from 4.6/5 to 4.9/5 — genuine improvement in customer-reported quality. Review activity here is higher than typical: Canberra Central averages 19.7 new plumber reviews a year — 8% above the ACT average — a larger sample than most suburbs in the state.

Based on 48 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026.

19.7 / yr Review velocity +37%
4.7 stars Avg rating
$486 Typical cost -39%
5.0 stars Service rating
1.9 avg Reviews / provider

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Canberra Central area

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Plumber reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Canberra Central area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year Reviews Average rating out of 5 Median reported cost
2009 1 4.0 no prices reported
2010 2 4.0 no prices reported
2012 1 5.0 $200
2013 4 4.5 no prices reported
2014 7 5.0 no prices reported
2015 7 5.0 $650
2016 6 4.3 $2,100
2017 28 4.9 $482
2018 15 5.0 $730
2019 6 5.0 no prices reported
2020 34 5.0 no prices reported
2021 79 4.9 $370
2022 106 4.9 $1,000
2023 23 4.7 $486
2024 8 4.6 no prices reported
2025 1 5.0 no prices reported
2026 7 5.0 no prices reported

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2026

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 Canberra Central 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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Recent plumber reviews in Canberra Central

initially I called them because of noisy solar hot water pipes. Half an hour later the hot water failed. They were able to provide a same day service and completely fix the Robles.

adrianr885

09 February 2023

Approximate cost: $572

Canberra Hot Water Repairs
4.5
Canberra Central, ACT

Thanks to My Canberra Plumber I was able to use my bathroom again. Your team is great to deal with and very knowledgeable. Appreciate the quick response and professional service.

Anonymous

04 September 2021

Approximate cost: $350

My Canberra Plumber
3.5
Canberra Central, ACT

I would not hesitate to recommend Canberra Hot Water Repairs after my own experience with their services. They were very prompt in sending a serviceman with whom I discussed my needs. He then promp...

grahamh203

25 January 2023

I needed a plumber on an emergency basis on a Saturday morning - blocked drain. I found it surprisingly easy to reach Priority One on the phone, and the lady answering made sure that I did want an ...

heathern89

11 January 2023
Priority One Plumbing and Electrical Services
4.9
Canberra Central, ACT

The service we received to fix a leaking water pipe in front yard was very comprehensive, from the first assessment and through to detection and pipe replacement the plumber Ash and his offsider wo...

stella-p407

07 September 2022
Tuggeranong Plumbing
4.9
Canberra Central, ACT

Adam was calm, conscientious and clear from the moment I made contact through to resolution of the issue. He was just what a panicking single Mum needed when faced with a plumbing emergency - thank...

Anonymous

02 August 2022

Very pleased with the customer service and the quality of the workmanship. The communication and follow was very good indeed. The reliability of service scheduling was particularly helpful. Thank y...

normaw941

13 July 2022

Fast and friendly service and a quality job.

Anonymous

18 September 2021
Canberra Blocked Drains
5.0
Canberra Central, ACT

The work was completed quickly and neatly, the staff were friendly and area left tidy.

larnah

07 June 2021

Approximate cost: $4200.00

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Plumbers in Canberra Central — FAQs

What's the going rate for a local plumber?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in Canberra Central typically charge between $619 and $2,770. This is 51% more affordable than the ACT average.

When are local plumbers least busy?

Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, plumber demand in Canberra Central tends to peak in September and is quietest in December. 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 reviews from real customers — Canberra Central has 48 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Jet Blast Plumbing (2026), Water Tight Canberra (2022) and Precise Plumbing & Drainage (2021) 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.

Are plumbers in Canberra Central well reviewed?

Plumbers in Canberra Central have an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 48 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.

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