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Average rating of plumbers near Canberra
4.9 based on 332 reviews of 15 businesses

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Word of Mouth plumbers in Canberra receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 332 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
Sunday: 24/7 Emergency Se...
Licence No. 2017441
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"Brayden was fantastic. I would definitely recommend him to friends and family."

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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
Sunday: On call 24 hours
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"Highly recommend Tony, honest, punctual, does a first rate job too."

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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

"Wayne the electrician turned up on time, explained everything about the job to me before he started, during the job..."

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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

"Canberra Hot Water Repairs were very responsive, quick to fix my problem, helpful and great to deal with."

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Canberra Blocked Drains

5.0
4 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
ABN: 15 650 427 419
Canberra Central ACT

"Right from phone service to the end plumbing service was excellent and we are very pleased. Thanks for the same "

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Rydeau Plumbing

5.0
2 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

"Prompt, professional, thorough and informative. Highly recommended and will definitely call on Ben for any plumbing..."

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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

"The downside was that it took a long time and was expensive. The house and plumbing dates back to 1966. In the past I..."

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Market Intelligence

Plumbers near Canberra

Data-driven insights based on 332 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2026

74 / 100
Local Service Score
5 Award Winners
$930 median Typical Cost most jobs $613–$2,025
98% Positive Feedback

Canberra is one of the more affordable areas for plumbers — 35% below the ACT average, with typical jobs around $930. 24 plumbers service the area with 332 customer reviews. Local Word of Mouth Service Award winners in Canberra: Jet Blast Plumbing (2026), Water Tight Canberra (2022) and Precise Plumbing & Drainage (2021). The award is given to plumbers with consistently high customer ratings across a calendar year.

Cost guide

Most jobs range from $613 to $2,025. Nearby: City ($930), Reid ($1,000), Braddon ($930).

Booking guidance

Based on historical reviews, September is the busiest month for plumbers in Canberra and December the quietest — worth planning around if you can.

Ratings & trust

Review flow in Canberra runs above typical: 19.5 new plumber reviews a year (7% above the ACT average) — more reviewer activity than most suburbs have on file.

Based on 332 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026.

19.5 / yr Review velocity +35%
4.9 stars Avg rating
$650 Typical cost -19%
5.0 stars Service rating
13.8 avg Reviews / provider

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Canberra area

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Plumber reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Canberra 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 1 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 12 5.0 $730
2019 6 5.0 no prices reported
2020 34 5.0 no prices reported
2021 79 4.9 $360
2022 106 4.9 $1,000
2023 23 4.7 $486
2024 8 4.6 no prices reported
2025 2 3.0 $650
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 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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Average quotes per job
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Recent plumber reviews in Canberra

Very happy with job. Was kept informed prior and arrived on time to carry out replacement of toilet cistern. JA, Kaleen.

Judi F.

30 January 2026
Jet Blast Plumbing
5.0
Canberra, ACT

Beat service and always respond on short notice. I will recommend Jet Blast Plumbing

Blandine K.

30 January 2026

Best plumber ever. Provided the best service ever at a reasonable price

sheilam902

13 September 2023
Water Tight Canberra
5.0
Canberra, ACT

Contacted Water Tight Canberra after drains in my home backed up and wastewater overflowed across floors in a couple of rooms. Initially visited by Tom and Ben who used a high pressure drain cleane...

traceyg296

09 June 2023

Approximate cost: $5329

I’m never going to another plumber again. Running Plumbing were punctual, provided excellent advice, were extremely careful (they had to remove bricks from the wall and did everything they could to...

torbenv

29 October 2021
Running Plumbing
5.0
Canberra, ACT

Great service and problem fixed in 10 minutes.

armandod

21 July 2021

Thanks Gary and Dylan for installing our new taps. Fantastic customer service and great advice. Not to mention getting the job done quickly. Great team and extremely personable. 10/10 for cus...

mariaa927

22 March 2021

Approximate cost: $180

Plumb Works
4.8
Canberra, ACT

Hi Dylan, Thank you so much for coming and fixed my blocked drains and fixed the toilet and taps.I am so grateful to use your service again What a lovely,polite,honest, hard working young man and t...

desyh796

17 March 2021

Very knowledgable, efficient and clean. Called Josh out to fix a leaking tap and a leaking toilet on 9 Feb 2021. He asked a few questions and for photos while on the phone so he could ensure havin...

anthonyc50

15 February 2021
Precise Plumbing & Drainage
5.0
Canberra, ACT

Recent plumber jobs in Canberra

Plumber Job

Canberra, ACT

I have three sets of taps that leak and need fixing

Plumber Job

Canberra, ACT

I need some minor plumbing repairs. 1. Bathroom sink tap dripping. 2. En suite taps leak when in use. 3. En suite toilet constantly leaking water into bowl.

Plumber Job

Canberra, ACT

Install only a shower mixer in place of two separate taps. Wall sheeting has been removed already. Further work is likely once the bathroom is tiled, eg WC install and basin connect

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Average hourly rate $100 - $150

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Average price $200 - $500

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Plumbers in Canberra — FAQs

How much does a plumber cost in Canberra?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in Canberra typically charge between $613 and $2,025. This is 35% more affordable than the ACT average.

What time of year does plumber demand peak in Canberra?

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

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

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Canberra has 332 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.

What is the average plumber rating in Canberra?

Plumbers in Canberra have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 332 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.

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