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"Liam from Watertight came to my house this morning to investigate a leak. He was very thorough and a nice person to..."
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Word of Mouth plumbers in Farrer receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 258 reviews.
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"Fantastic service. I rang the plumber in the morning and he arrived a short time later. I had blocked drains in both..."
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"Abbey fixed the leak our builder left behind on our roof. Very pleased with the service, attitude and skill of Abbey. "
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"This plumber provided major repairs to our underground plumbing and also general provided maintenance of our..."
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"Upfront transparent pricing, hassle free and knowledgeable "
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"Excettent, Steve is professional and friendly."
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"I have used them for three times. Arrived on time roughly. Service was good. Friendly explained to me what I am able..."
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"They cleared my blocked drains. They do a great job, they cleared to the boundary, not just the first blockage they..."
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"We have been very impressed with the level of professionalism and service we've received from The Plumbing Doctor...."
"We had a problem with our Tap we were looking for someone to fix it up and then i got Independent plumbing and make..."
"He came when he said he would come. Gave free advice on energy improvements. Job was done well and he even offered to..."
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"Very friendly and fast service, trustworthy and reliable plumbing service had all the parts on hand that were..."
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"Service and knowledege were fantastic. Plumber also made sure we were aware of the government rebates that we were..."
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Insights for plumbers servicing Farrer
In total, 1008 jobs have recently been posted for plumbers on the Word of Mouth jobs marketplace, with 1 in Farrer. Across Word of Mouth, the average quote response time for plumbers is 47.6 hours. Quotes sent back through the marketplace average $574 for a fixed-price job, and $308.00 an hour where the work is quoted hourly. These are quotes, not final invoices. For what customers reported paying, see the cost breakdown below.
46 plumbers have submitted licence details, which our support team has manually verified. These were accurate at the time of submission, but we recommend checking official registers to confirm they continue to remain valid before hiring any business.
Market Intelligence
Farrer plumber reviews and ratings
Data-driven insights based on 258 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2026, ABS Census data
Farrer is one of the more affordable areas for plumbers — 60% below the ACT average, with typical jobs around $1,000. 25 plumbers service the area with 258 customer reviews.
Going rates
Most jobs range from $638 to $1,750. Nearby: Isaacs ($1,000), Mawson ($1,000), Torrens ($1,000).
Area profile in brief
Interesting pattern in Farrer: income runs above the national median ($2,540/week vs $1,748/week) but local plumbers price 60% below the ACT average. Worth comparing quotes to take advantage of that.
Timing & availability
Review patterns in Farrer suggest plumber demand runs hottest in September and coolest in April — if your timing is flexible, booking outside peak can shorten the wait.
Reviews & ratings
Review flow for plumbers in Farrer is lighter than typical — 15.2 new reviews a year, 17% below the ACT average. Consider this when comparing local ratings to busier suburbs.
Based on 258 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Farrer area
See the figures behind this chart
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 6 | 3.8 | no prices reported |
| 2011 | 3 | 4.3 | $231 |
| 2012 | 1 | 4.0 | $300 |
| 2013 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2014 | 8 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2015 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2016 | 3 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2017 | 8 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2018 | 10 | 5.0 | $260 |
| 2019 | 7 | 5.0 | $1,000 |
| 2020 | 28 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2021 | 59 | 5.0 | $385 |
| 2022 | 90 | 5.0 | $1,000 |
| 2023 | 16 | 4.9 | $400 |
| 2024 | 7 | 4.6 | no prices reported |
| 2025 | 2 | 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.
Farrer area profile ABS Census 2021
How we calculate the Local Service Score: We combine two sources of data: first-party data collected directly by Word of Mouth — 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 Farrer 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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Plumbers in Farrer — FAQs
How much do plumbers charge in Farrer?
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in Farrer typically charge between $638 and $1,750. This is 60% more affordable than the ACT average.
Is there a quieter time of year for plumbers in Farrer?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, plumber demand in Farrer tends to peak in September and is quietest in April. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
How do I pick the right plumber in Farrer?
Start by comparing customer reviews — Farrer has 258 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Jet Blast Plumbing (2026), A & Co Industries (2023) and Water Tight Canberra (2022) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 1 other local award winner) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
How do Farrer plumbers compare to the state average?
Plumbers in Farrer have an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 258 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.85 stars.
Does the Farrer housing mix influence local plumbers?
Interesting pattern in Farrer: income runs above the national median ($2,540/week vs $1,748/week) but local plumbers price 60% below the ACT average. Worth comparing quotes to take advantage of that. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Farrer has 73% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 43, a median household income of $2,540/week.