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Rating: 4.9 (361 reviews)

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4.9 based on 361 reviews of 22 businesses

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5.0

159 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 96 142 535 939

Servicing Hughes

Tuesday: 24/7 Emergency Se...

Licence No. 2017441

Photos from Water Tight Canberra

"Great job. Thanks for explaining everything so clearly."

5.0

62 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 61 659 649 848 2026 Award

Servicing Hughes

Tuesday: On call 24 hours

Photos from Jet Blast Plumbing

"Tony was amazingly helpful today, turned up within hours when I booked him online of blocked toilet issue, which..."

5.0

16 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

ABN: 17 611 988 900 2023 Award

Lyons ACT

"Excellent service, on time, and explained everything he was doing "

4.8

26 reviews

Quality 4.7 Service 4.7 Value 4.6

ABN: 84 106 001 932

Canberra ACT

Tuesday: On call 24 hours

Licence No. 153563C

"Technician : Kaine Cross turned up on time and was very professional in his work ethic and explained to us exactly..."

4.9

23 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Canberra Central ACT

"Very efficient process from quote to completing the job. Riz was professional and courteous. He arrived when he..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Farrer ACT

"These guys help us out of a scrape with another plumber, who charged us heaps for not unblocking our drain and then..."

4.8

13 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.8 Value 4.8

Canberra ACT

"Gary and Dylan are honest ,reliable and up front tradespeople. We required extensive rectification works , and Gary..."

4.5

10 reviews

Quality 4.5 Service 4.5 Value 4.4

Canberra Central ACT

Tuesday: On call 24 hours

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

5.0

10 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Canberra ACT

"Damien was a breeze to deal. Great bloke and very thorough. Got the job done a fraction of what I was quoted..."

5.0

6 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Kambah ACT

Tuesday: 7:30 am – 3:30 pm

"Response very quickly Affordable. Highly recommended. "

4.9

7 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.6

ABN: 15 650 427 419

Canberra Central ACT

Tuesday: On call 24 hours

"This the second time I have used Tuggeranong Plumbing & have been satisfied with the work done. Pleasant polite &..."

5.0

4 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

ABN: 15 650 427 419

Canberra Central ACT

Tuesday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

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

5.0

5 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

ABN: 62 564 806 424

Canberra ACT

Tuesday: On call 24 hours

Licence No. 201563

"Very happy with Josh’s work today. He was on time. Very quick and clean. He fixed both my bathrooms at a great price...."

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..."

3.0

1 review

Quality 3.0 Service 3.0 Value 3.0

Curtin ACT

3.5

2 reviews

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 3.0

Torrens ACT

"I have used them for three times. Arrived on time roughly. Service was good. Friendly explained to me what I am able..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 3.0

Torrens ACT

"They cleared my blocked drains. They do a great job, they cleared to the boundary, not just the first blockage they..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Wanniassa ACT

"This plumber provided major repairs to our underground plumbing and also general provided maintenance of our..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Canberra Bc ACT

"This is the only plumbing services that offers a wide range of plumbing concern to customers across Australia with..."

3.5

4 reviews

Quality 3.5 Service 3.5 Value 3.5

ABN: 15 650 427 419

Canberra Central ACT

Tuesday: 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..."

3.8

5 reviews

Quality 3.8 Service 4.0 Value 3.4

Canberra ACT

"They recently rectified plumbing issues in bathrooms to obtain building approval. Good old fashioned reliable..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Acton ACT

"'We required a couple of toilets to be fitted and David did a wonderful job. His price was very reasonable and we'll..."

Canberra ACT

Weston ACT

Tuesday: 12:00 am - 12:00 am

Weston Creek ACT

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Market Intelligence

Plumbers servicing Hughes

Data-driven insights based on 361 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2026, ABS Census data

82 / 100

Local Service Score

7 Award Winners

$1,000 median Typical Cost most jobs $600–$2,100

99% Positive Feedback

Hughes 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 361 customer reviews.

What it costs

Most jobs range from $600 to $2,100. Nearby: Phillip ($1,000), Deakin ($1,000), Garran ($1,000).

About this suburb

Demand patterns

Demand for plumbers in Hughes 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 Hughes have moved from 4.5/5 to 4.9/5 — genuine improvement in customer-reported quality. Review activity here is higher than typical: Hughes averages 20.1 new plumber reviews a year — 10% above the ACT average — a larger sample than most suburbs in the state.

Based on 361 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

20.1 / yr Review velocity +40%

4.9 stars Avg rating

$486 Typical cost -39%

5.0 stars Service rating

14.4 avg Reviews / provider

77.9 / 10k Provider density

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Hughes area

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Plumber reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Hughes area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2009	4	3.8	no prices reported
2010	1	4.0	no prices reported
2011	1	4.0	$231
2012	2	4.5	$250
2013	6	4.7	no prices reported
2014	7	5.0	no prices reported
2015	7	5.0	$650
2016	7	4.4	$2,100
2017	28	4.9	$482
2018	12	5.0	$730
2019	11	5.0	$1,000
2020	40	5.0	no prices reported
2021	83	4.9	$360
2022	107	4.9	$1,000
2023	28	4.8	$486
2024	8	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.

Hughes area profile ABS Census 2021

3,210 Population

36% Own with mortgage

73.5% Houses

$2,797 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 Hughes 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

Where enough customers have reported it, the listing shows the typical price range for the job they reviewed.

Reviews going back to 2007

Australians have been reviewing local businesses here since 2007. How we handle reviews, disputes and removals is set out in our Fair Play Policy.

How Much Does a Plumber Cost?

Average hourly rate $100 - $150

How Much Does it Cost to Fix a Blocked Drain?

Average cost $75 - $500

How Much Does it Cost to Replace a Toilet?

Average price $200 - $500

Plumbers in Hughes — FAQs

What should I expect to pay for a plumber in Hughes?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in Hughes typically charge between $600 and $2,100. This is 51% more affordable than the ACT average.

When should I book a plumber for the best availability?

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

How do I find a good plumber in Hughes?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Hughes has 361 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 4 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

How well-rated are plumbers in Hughes?

Plumbers in Hughes have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 361 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.

How does the Hughes area shape local plumber demand?

With household income at $2,797/week (above the $1,748/week national median), you'd expect plumbers pricing in Hughes to run premium — but it actually lands 51% below the ACT average, which means more room to get value here. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Hughes has 74% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 43, a median household income of $2,797/week.

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About this suburb

Demand patterns

What locals say

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Hughes area

Hughes area profile ABS Census 2021

What you can check before you call

Licences, where they’ve got them

What other customers paid

Reviews going back to 2007

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