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Rating: 4.9 (1260 reviews)

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4.9 based on 1260 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

Wednesday: 24 hours

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

Photos from Aussie Plumbing Services

"Aussie and his team were fantastic. I had a leak in our front yard they quickly diagnosed the problem as a broken..."

4.9

88 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 5.0 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 71 609 246 077 Special Offer

Servicing Balmain

Wednesday: On call 24 hours

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

Photos from SilverWater Plumbing

"Very honest service plus a job well done. Most definitely would use them again."

4.9

158 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 12 609 001 943 2025 Award

Servicing Balmain

Wednesday: 7:00am to 6:00pm

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 & Drainage are beyond incredible. They came out to my home in Pendle Hill, Sydney, and swiftly fixed..."

5.0

107 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.9

Verified ABN: 53 649 233 661 2025 Award

Servicing Balmain

Wednesday: 24 hours

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

Photos from Plumbers To U

"For many years, myself and my apartment complex have used Plumbers to U because they are knowledgeable,..."

4.8

351 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.8 Value 4.8

ABN: 68 001 042 486 2024 Award

Sydney NSW

Wednesday: On call 24 hours

"Great customer support. Always reached before appointment time. Good manners . Whole team is great. "

4.9

43 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.8 Value 4.8

Sydney NSW

Wednesday: 7am - 5pm

"Luke was recommended to us by a friend. He is super professional at his job. He fixed our gas heater twice with..."

5.0

9 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Balmain NSW

"Jim and his guys have worked in our place to do our kitchen, laundry and bathroom on 3 separate occasions over the..."

4.9

53 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.8 Value 4.7

Lane Cove NSW

Wednesday: 24/7

"Very satisfied with the service. Expert plumbers and highly recommended. Managed to fix our burst pipe and other..."

4.7

31 reviews

Quality 4.7 Service 4.8 Value 4.6

Special Offer

Sydney NSW

Wednesday: 6AM - 10PM

"Due to the extreme storms, our old hot water system died. I rang Inline Plumbing & Electrical who had a technician..."

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

"They were prompt efficient professional and good communicators. We were satisfied with the results. "

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

"Adam answered his phone promptly, came when he said he would, and did a great job! By far the best plumber I've dealt..."

5.0

9 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Rozelle NSW

"Matt recently finished renovating my bathroom and I love it! He arranged for all the other trades to come in and had..."

4.8

15 reviews

Quality 4.7 Service 4.7 Value 4.7

Special Offer

Sydney NSW

"Friendly on time good job and competitive pricing Definitely use again! Thanks to the guys at D2 plumbing "

5.0

12 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Sydney NSW

"Mustafa was very friendly, professional and super helpful. A pleasure to deal with and would definitely use again! "

5.0

12 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Sydney NSW

"If you ever find yourself in need of a plumber who goes far and beyond the call of duty, you have found your man in..."

5.0

10 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Sydney NSW

"Professional & efficient. Keinan changed a wall cistern and made adjustments to a shower in under 1 hour and no call..."

5.0

4 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.8 Value 4.8

ABN: 61 607 646 293

Forest Lodge NSW

"I highly recommend Nick and Sewer Surgeon for all your roofing needs. Nick’s knowledge and skills are extremely..."

4.8

8 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.8 Value 4.8

Sydney NSW

"I've used allans services twice now and have been very impressed with his work and reasonable prices. He explained..."

5.0

5 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Sydney NSW

Wednesday: 06:00 AM to 09:00 PM

"Experts did a great job working on our hot water system. They've completed three projects for us, and all the..."

4.3

7 reviews

Quality 4.3 Service 4.3 Value 4.3

Wollstonecraft NSW

From customer reviews

"Ian, the owner was very attentive and thorough. He is a good trusting guy who has been in the industry for a long..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Dawes Point NSW

"I had Waterboy Sydney plumbing come out to an unexpected emergency I had late at night - i called 3 or 4 different..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Sydney NSW

"They have the best plumbing repair services in Sydney. I am more than happy to recommend the best plumbing solutions..."

4.2

5 reviews

Quality 4.2 Service 4.2 Value 4.2

Special Offer

Sydney NSW

Wednesday: Ready to Assist 24/7

From customer reviews

"Received same day service. Issue was diagnosed and resolved within the same day. Plumber executed the job in a speedy..."

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Market Intelligence

Plumbers servicing Balmain

Data-driven insights based on 1,260 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 4 trust signal responses

89 / 100

Local Service Score

13 Award Winners

$400 median Typical Cost most jobs $300–$600

98% Positive Feedback

Balmain is one of the pricier areas for plumbers — 180% above the NSW average, with typical jobs around $400. 25 plumbers service the area with 1,260 customer reviews.

What it costs

Most jobs range from $300 to $600. Nearby: Birchgrove ($400), Rozelle ($400), Balmain East ($420).

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 66.3 new plumber reviews a year — 514% above the NSW average — a larger sample than most suburbs in the state.

Based on 1,260 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

66.3 / yr Review velocity +367%

4.9 stars Avg rating

$1,400 Typical cost +67%

5.0 stars Service rating

50.4 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	8	4.9	$800
2013	21	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	150	4.9	$293
2021	58	5.0	$550
2022	73	5.0	$410
2023	38	5.0	$450
2024	273	5.0	$370
2025	21	4.8	$350
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 — 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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Licences, where they’ve got them

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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

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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

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A system-by-system guide to 2026 prices for jugs, under-sink, RO, UV, whole-house, softeners, and tank/bore filtration. Including who actually needs filtration and what to look for on the WaterMark sticker.

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 $300 and $600. 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 customer reviews — Balmain has 1,260 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 10 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 1,260 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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Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Balmain area

Balmain area profile ABS Census 2021

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What other customers paid

Reviews going back to 2007

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