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Word of Mouth plumbers in Forrest receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 332 reviews.
"Contacted Water Tight Canberra after drains in my home backed up and wastewater overflowed across floors in a couple..."
"Beat service and always respond on short notice. I will recommend Jet Blast Plumbing"
"Carl Rogers, your plumber, arrived at the time specified and within a very short space of time fixed the leak under..."
"Adam was calm, conscientious and clear from the moment I made contact through to resolution of the issue. He was just..."
"Hi Dylan, Thank you so much for coming and fixed my blocked drains and fixed the toilet and taps.I am so grateful to..."
"Canberra Hot Water Repairs were very responsive, quick to fix my problem, helpful and great to deal with."
"Great service and problem fixed in 10 minutes. "
"Very pleased with the customer service and the quality of the workmanship. The communication and follow was very good..."
"Amazing doesn’t even cover it! Super duper quick, super duper friendly, and they did a super duper job! "
"Probably the best plumber in Canberra. Josh is quick-response, helpful, and knowledgeable. He can always provide..."
"Happy with their job installing 2 toilets. Gave us quote, supplied the toilets and disposing the old one as well. I..."
"The downside was that it took a long time and was expensive. The house and plumbing dates back to 1966. In the past I..."
"They recently rectified plumbing issues in bathrooms to obtain building approval. Good old fashioned reliable..."
"'We required a couple of toilets to be fitted and David did a wonderful job. His price was very reasonable and we'll..."
"Two toilets running - valves replaced, water pressure checked, and outside tap replaced all in half an hour! Never..."
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Market Intelligence
Data-driven insights based on 332 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2026, ABS Census data
Forrest 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 332 customer reviews.
Most jobs range from $619 to $2,770. Nearby: Capital Hill ($1,000), Griffith ($1,000), Red Hill ($1,000).
Plumbers in Forrest tend to be busiest in September and quietest in December according to review data — booking during the quieter stretch often means more choice.
In Forrest, the income profile ($3,363/week vs national median of $1,748/week) would predict higher-end pricing, but plumbers here actually charge 51% below the ACT average.
Over the 2009–2026 window, plumbers in Forrest have moved from 4.6/5 to 4.9/5 — genuine improvement in customer-reported quality. Forrest sees 19.5 new plumber reviews a year — 7% above the ACT average, a larger recent sample than comparable suburbs in the state.
Based on 332 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
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 Forrest 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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Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in Forrest typically charge between $619 and $2,770. This is 51% more affordable than the ACT average.
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, plumber demand in Forrest tends to peak in September and is quietest in December. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Forrest 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.
Plumbers in Forrest have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 332 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
In Forrest, the income profile ($3,363/week vs national median of $1,748/week) would predict higher-end pricing, but plumbers here actually charge 51% below the ACT average. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Forrest has a median age of 47, a median household income of $3,363/week.
