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Rating: 4.9 (1345 reviews)

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4.9 based on 1345 reviews of 25 businesses

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5.0

277 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 69 600 483 850 2024 Award

Servicing Balmain

Sunday: 24 hours

Licence No. 273594C 24/7 Emergency Service $50 OFF all plumbing when you book by phone

Photos from Aussie Plumbing Services

"They were very prompt to get us scheduled the next day for service. Tim came out to our rental property to replace a..."

4.9

88 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 5.0 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 71 609 246 077 Special Offer

Servicing Balmain

Sunday: On call 24 hours

Licence No. 330742C 100% Customer Satisfaction Gurantee Interest free finance options available

Photos from SilverWater Plumbing

"Quality workmanship and upfront pricing "

4.9

158 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 12 609 001 943 2025 Award

Servicing Balmain

Licence No. 292681C Available 24 hours for emergency plumbing FREE call out fee if your quote is accepted

Photos from Rhino Plumbing and Drainage

"Rhino plumbing are very reliable, quick response , helpful have used them a few times now and will continue to use..."

5.0

107 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 53 649 233 661 2025 Award

Servicing Balmain

Sunday: 24 hours

Licence No. 371346C Over 100 5-star reviews Honest pricing

Photos from Plumbers To U

"Fast response. Blocked sewer sorted within 3 hours of contacting Mal and Stu. I highly recommend this company."

4.7

56 reviews

Quality 4.7 Service 4.7 Value 4.6

Verified ABN: 31 134 412 098 Special Offer

Servicing Balmain

Sunday: On call 24 hours

Licence No. 346181C Fully licensed and insured Upfront and transparent pricing (no hourly rates)

Photos from Disaster Blaster Plumbing

"Caring, competent service even after the initial job."

4.8

351 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.8 Value 4.8

ABN: 68 001 042 486 2024 Award

Sydney NSW

Sunday: On call 24 hours

"I recommend Gary Renouf Plumbing for a blocked drain. I've had a recurring problem with my sewer line outside the..."

4.9

43 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.8 Value 4.8

Sydney NSW

Sunday: 7am - 5pm

"Courteous, efficient, excellent training of his apprentice, did a superb job. Luke's communication skills and..."

5.0

9 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Balmain NSW

"Great service from Jim and his friendly team. They were able to answer all our questions and help us manage the major..."

5.0

36 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Sydney NSW

"Would have no problem recommending Alex to any of my family or friends. Prompt and explained everything that he was..."

4.9

53 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.8 Value 4.7

Lane Cove NSW

Sunday: 24/7

"Super service! Peter and Josh arrived exactly on time, sorted out our InSinkErator and kitchen pipes swiftly and..."

4.7

31 reviews

Quality 4.7 Service 4.8 Value 4.6

Special Offer

Sydney NSW

Sunday: 6AM - 10PM

"Excellent & Prompt Service. Simon really knew his stuff & was very efficient & timely. "

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Balmain NSW

"Andrew and his team completed a full bathroom renovation for me and proved themselves to be professional, efficient..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Balmain NSW

"Excellent service, did a neat job in good time and the price was exactly as quoted and very well priced, extremely..."

4.9

25 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

"Called ABCO plumbing after hours and they came out within the hour for a burst pipe. Job done. Great workmanship and..."

5.0

25 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.9

ABN: 64 648 891 598

Sydney NSW

Most reviewed for: Blocked drain

"Cistern valve replacement. Arrived on time, quick and efficient, easy communication. "

5.0

9 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Rozelle NSW

"Matt did a great job on clearing our drains. Arrived on time and did a good job clearing up as it required quite a..."

4.8

15 reviews

Quality 4.7 Service 4.7 Value 4.7

Special Offer

Sydney NSW

"Needed a few plumbers on my project rang Darcy and Dave The boys came out and took control where very professional..."

5.0

12 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Sydney NSW

"Great quality service and clean work. Will use next time. "

5.0

12 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Sydney NSW

"Last week we had a huge leak in our bathroom - I contacted Wild Water Plumbing (after finding them on TrueLocal) and..."

5.0

10 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Sydney NSW

"Keinen did a great job which had its difficulties but he kept his good humour. I rang for 3 plumbers this morning...."

5.0

4 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.8 Value 4.8

ABN: 61 607 646 293

Forest Lodge NSW

"Andrew was very prompt in answering my call during the recent storms we had major issues with a blocked drain. The..."

4.8

8 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.8 Value 4.8

Sydney NSW

"Extremely pleased with our experiences with the staff at Plunge-it plumbing. Allan and his team are efficient,..."

5.0

5 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Sydney NSW

Sunday: 06:00 AM to 09:00 PM

"They did a great job fixing my hot water system. They fixed it in a very timely manner and at a very reasonable rate...."

4.3

7 reviews

Quality 4.3 Service 4.3 Value 4.3

Wollstonecraft NSW

From customer reviews

"'Did a grand job.'"

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Dawes Point NSW

"Highly recommend Waterboy Sydney plumbing, not only was he on time, the price was very affordable. I had a plumber..."

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Market Intelligence

Plumbers servicing Balmain

Data-driven insights based on 1,345 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 4 trust signal responses

91 / 100

Local Service Score

15 Award Winners

$376 median Typical Cost most jobs $293–$500

98% Positive Feedback

Balmain is one of the pricier areas for plumbers — 180% above the NSW average, with typical jobs around $376. 25 plumbers service the area with 1,345 customer reviews.

What it costs

Most jobs range from $293 to $500. Nearby: Birchgrove ($376), Rozelle ($376), Balmain East ($400).

Demand patterns

Demand for plumbers in Balmain peaks around January and drops to its quietest in August based on review patterns — something to factor in if your job is flexible on dates.

About this suburb

What locals say

Review activity here is higher than typical: Balmain averages 70.8 new plumber reviews a year — 516% above the NSW average — a larger sample than most suburbs in the state.

Based on 1,345 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

70.8 / yr Review velocity +392%

4.9 stars Avg rating

$1,400 Typical cost +75%

5.0 stars Service rating

53.8 avg Reviews / provider

23.9 / 10k Provider density

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Balmain area

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Plumber reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Balmain area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2008	1	5.0	no prices reported
2009	6	5.0	$200
2010	4	4.0	$275
2011	25	4.8	$275
2012	14	4.9	$600
2013	20	4.1	$534
2014	55	4.7	$418
2015	13	5.0	$600
2016	50	4.8	$490
2017	107	4.7	$350
2018	163	4.9	$350
2019	189	4.9	$316
2020	214	5.0	$300
2021	63	4.9	$500
2022	81	5.0	$410
2023	40	4.9	$401
2024	273	5.0	$370
2025	22	4.8	$300
2026	5	5.0	$1,400

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Balmain area profile ABS Census 2021

10,454 Population

28.1% Own with mortgage

21.8% Houses

$3,039 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 Balmain 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

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

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Jobs posted

1.34

Average quotes per job

Based on the most recent job posts for plumbers in Balmain.

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 Balmain — FAQs

How much does a plumber cost in Balmain?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in Balmain typically charge between $293 and $500. This is 180% above the NSW average.

What time of year does plumber demand peak in Balmain?

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

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

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Balmain has 1,345 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Rhino Plumbing and Drainage (2025), Plumbers To U (2025) and Aussie Plumbing Services (2024) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 12 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

What is the average plumber rating in Balmain?

Plumbers in Balmain have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,345 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.

What makes Balmain different when it comes to plumber work?

Incomes in Balmain run above the national median ($3,039/week vs $1,748/week), and plumbers pricing follows — sitting 180% above the NSW average. Worth getting multiple quotes to find the right value point within that range. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Balmain has a median age of 42, a median household income of $3,039/week.

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Balmain area profile ABS Census 2021

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What other customers paid

Reviews going back to 2007

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