"I am the owner of a number of rental property in the Lake Macquarie area and have been using Cardiff Plumbing for..."
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Word of Mouth plumbers in Cardiff receive an average rating of 4.2 based off 22 reviews.
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"Doug has saved us a number of ocassions when our water has been out or our dishwasher floods the kitchen.... Service..."
"They arrive on time, everything was taken care of, our yard was left clean and tidy. Couldn't ask for a better service."
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"Attended on time and within our budget, we would definitely recommmend and return as a customer. Very professional. "
"'nice honest guy - job was very well done and we will definitely engage Murray again if we need any plumbing work'"
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"This gentleman really knows his stuff. Was able to come and fix a broken water pipe in my wall on very short notice..."
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"Came to my house ASAP , great price and git the job done! Fantastic service"
"'extremely efficient and friendly service would recommend'"
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"I find these guys to be very good. Fromt he receptionist to the guys that come out and get their hadns dirty. They..."
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Insights for plumbers servicing Cardiff
In total, 1008 jobs have recently been posted for plumbers on the Word of Mouth jobs marketplace. 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
Plumbers in Cardiff
Data-driven insights based on 22 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2024, ABS Census data
Cardiff plumbers average 4.2 stars — 0.7 stars below the NSW average of 4.88, with ratings on an upward trend in recent years, based on 22 customer reviews across 21 plumbers servicing the area.
Reviews & trust
Local plumber ratings have trended down from 4.6/5 (2009) to 3.8/5 (2024) — worth asking prospective providers what's changed. Cardiff averages 2.8 new plumber reviews per year, 74% below the NSW average. Fewer recent reviews means the ratings may reflect a smaller sample of customer experiences.
Based on 22 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2024, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Cardiff area
See the figures behind this chart
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 2 | 4.5 | no prices reported |
| 2012 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2013 | 6 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
| 2014 | 9 | 4.3 | no prices reported |
| 2016 | 1 | 1.0 | no prices reported |
| 2022 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2024 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2024
Cardiff area profile ABS Census 2021
Sample-size note: This page is built on 22 customer reviews — a smaller sample than our typical suburb page. Ratings and patterns here may shift materially as more data arrives.
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 Cardiff 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 Cardiff — FAQs
What should I look for when choosing a plumber?
Start by comparing customer reviews — Cardiff has 22 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth.
What rating do plumbers in Cardiff typically receive?
Plumbers in Cardiff have an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 22 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the NSW average of 4.88 stars.