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4.9 based on 358 reviews of 20 businesses

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Word of Mouth plumbers in Downer receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 358 reviews.

Water Tight Canberra

5.0
159 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 96 142 535 939
Servicing Downer
Thursday: 24/7 Emergency Se...
Licence No. 2017441
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"Contacted Water Tight Canberra after drains in my home backed up and wastewater overflowed across floors in a couple..."

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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 Downer
Thursday: On call 24 hours
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"Beat service and always respond on short notice. I will recommend Jet Blast Plumbing"

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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
Thursday: On call 24 hours
Licence No. 153563C

"Carl Rogers, your plumber, arrived at the time specified and within a very short space of time fixed the leak under..."

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Multi Trades ACT

5.0
3 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
O'Connor ACT
Thursday: 9-5

"The best thing about Callum at Mutlitrades ACT is that he did what he said he would do. My outdoor kitchen project..."

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Canberra Hot Water Repairs

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

"The service was excellent, prompt and very professional. The serviceman was professional, knowledgeable and..."

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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
Thursday: On call 24 hours
Licence No. 201563

"Probably the best plumber in Canberra. Josh is quick-response, helpful, and knowledgeable. He can always provide..."

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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
Thursday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

"Amazing doesn’t even cover it! Super duper quick, super duper friendly, and they did a super duper job! "

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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
Thursday: 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 in Downer

Data-driven insights based on 358 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2026, ABS Census data

80 / 100
Local Service Score
5 Award Winners
$1,000 median Typical Cost most jobs $619–$2,770
99% Positive Feedback

Downer is one of the more affordable areas for plumbers — 51% below the ACT average, with typical jobs around $1,000. 25 plumbers service the area with 358 customer reviews.

Typical costs

Most jobs range from $619 to $2,770. Nearby: Dickson ($1,000), Lyneham ($1,000), Watson ($1,000).

About the area

Despite above-median household incomes ($2,267/week vs the national median of $1,748/week), plumbers in Downer charge 51% below the ACT average — better value than the suburb's income profile might suggest.

When to book

If you have flexibility on timing, our review data shows plumber demand in Downer tends to peak around September and ease off in December — booking during quieter periods may mean more providers available and faster response times.

Reviews & trust

Local plumber ratings have climbed from 4.5/5 (2009) to 4.9/5 (2026) — a clear quality improvement over the 17-year window. With 21.1 new reviews per year — 15% above the ACT average — Downer has more recent plumber feedback on file than a typical area in the state.

Based on 358 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

21.1 / yr Review velocity +47%
4.9 stars Avg rating
$486 Typical cost -39%
5.0 stars Service rating
14.3 avg Reviews / provider
58.2 / 10k Provider density

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Downer area

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Plumber reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Downer area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year Reviews Average rating out of 5 Median reported cost
2009 2 4.0 no prices reported
2010 1 4.0 no prices reported
2012 2 4.5 $200
2013 4 4.5 no prices reported
2014 19 4.9 $352
2015 10 5.0 $490
2016 6 4.3 $2,100
2017 30 4.9 $440
2018 16 5.0 $730
2019 7 5.0 $440
2020 34 5.0 no prices reported
2021 82 4.9 $360
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.

Downer area profile ABS Census 2021

4,296 Population
34.6% Own with mortgage
67.2% Houses
$2,267 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 Downer 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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What other customers paid

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Reviews going back to 2007

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Jobs posted
1.34
Average quotes per job
Based on the most recent job posts for plumbers in Downer.

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Plumbers in Downer — FAQs

What are typical plumber prices in Downer?

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

When is the best time to book a plumber in Downer?

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

What should I look for when choosing a plumber?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Downer has 358 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 rating do plumbers in Downer typically receive?

Plumbers in Downer have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 358 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.

What should I know about Downer when hiring a plumber?

Despite above-median household incomes ($2,267/week vs the national median of $1,748/week), plumbers in Downer charge 51% below the ACT average — better value than the suburb's income profile might suggest. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Downer has 67% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 35, a median household income of $2,267/week.

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