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Word of Mouth plumbers in Glebe receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 1088 reviews.
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"Luke thank you. Quick service highly recommend it to anyone very happy "
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"Plumbers to U provide excellent response. Very knowledgeable guys. Super helpful. Also very honest and reasonable..."
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"Gary did a great job fixing my leaky toilet."
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"Rapid plumb.sourced by the building strata team to fix a blocked double sink . First attempt at clearance..."
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"I recently had the pleasure of working with Inline Plumbing & Electrical and I cannot recommend them highly enough!..."
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"Alex was amazing in fixing a blocked drain on a Sunday evening all I can say is wow the. Level of professionalism he..."
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"The guys arrived on time, quickly assessed the problem and solved it. They had all the necessary equipment and..."
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"Andrew was very prompt in answering my call during the recent storms we had major issues with a blocked drain. The..."
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"In an age of shonky, greedy and unsatisfactory tradies what a jewel is Richard.Thoroughly professional, polite and ..."
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"Very responsive and trustworthy outfit. Dave helped us fit out a Melwood Cabana that we built recently. He did not..."
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"Mustafa from Original plumbing provided me with top service, being a woman I don't understand much about plumbing,..."
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"Lucas dropped everything on a Sunday evening to help with an emergency job!! Great work, highly recommend. "
"Henry did a great job on the repairs for my business. Friendly & hard working - thanks. Highly recommended!"
"Jim and his team have always come promptly whenever I called them for my coffee shop. I have known Jim since he's..."
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"The drain was creating some issues for me and the plumber was probably among the most experienced that I've ever..."
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"The service from Every work has been hassle-free from the start. I contacted them by email regarding my tap and..."
"I found Matt on Truelocal as we required urgent work to be completed. Matt turned up on time and fixed our problem on..."
"Extremely pleased with our experiences with the staff at Plunge-it plumbing. Allan and his team are efficient,..."
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"On time service for a horrific blocked drain. Absolute respect for the amazing workmanship and the guaranteed repairs..."
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"Nice guys - came quick (on a Sunday) and were reasonable and clean! Already passed on their details to a few friends..."
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"Honest the best plumber and guy to deal with what a pleasure thanks Mario’s plumbing "
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"Friendly service. Mitchell gave clear information with the quote so we knew what work would be done and what the cost..."
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"Our first call to Pro flow was at 4am on a Friday and the pro flow team was on our step at 8am and quoted accurately..."
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"We had a leak coming through the hot water system. Mike responded quickly and fixed it. Really nice chap and very..."
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Insights for plumbers servicing Glebe
In total, 1008 jobs have recently been posted for plumbers on the Word of Mouth jobs marketplace, with 1 in Glebe. The average quote response time is 1.6 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
Glebe plumber reviews and ratings
Data-driven insights based on 1,088 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 3 trust signal responses
Glebe is one of the pricier areas for plumbers — 180% above the NSW average, with typical jobs around $420. 25 plumbers service the area with 1,088 customer reviews.
Going rates
Most jobs range from $300 to $575. Nearby: Forest Lodge ($400), Pyrmont ($420), Ultimo ($420).
Timing & availability
Review patterns in Glebe suggest plumber demand runs hottest in January and coolest in August — if your timing is flexible, booking outside peak can shorten the wait.
Area profile in brief
Glebe's household income sits at $1,756/week against the national median of $1,748/week, and local plumber pricing tracks that profile — 180% above the NSW average.
Reviews & ratings
At 57.3 plumber reviews a year — 431% above the NSW average — Glebe collects more feedback per year than typical for the state.
Based on 1,088 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Glebe area
See the figures behind this chart
| 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 | $2,763 |
| 2012 | 8 | 4.9 | $800 |
| 2013 | 20 | 4.3 | $975 |
| 2014 | 57 | 4.8 | $888 |
| 2015 | 6 | 5.0 | $600 |
| 2016 | 36 | 4.7 | $505 |
| 2017 | 60 | 4.6 | $400 |
| 2018 | 130 | 4.9 | $600 |
| 2019 | 164 | 4.9 | $320 |
| 2020 | 135 | 4.9 | $320 |
| 2021 | 49 | 5.0 | $750 |
| 2022 | 69 | 5.0 | $410 |
| 2023 | 34 | 4.9 | $450 |
| 2024 | 268 | 5.0 | $440 |
| 2025 | 12 | 4.6 | $400 |
| 2026 | 4 | 5.0 | $1,400 |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Glebe area profile ABS Census 2021
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 Glebe 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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Average hourly rate $100 - $150
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Average cost $75 - $500
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Average price $200 - $500
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Plumbers in Glebe — FAQs
How much does a plumber cost in Glebe?
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in Glebe typically charge between $300 and $575. This is 180% above the NSW average.
What time of year does plumber demand peak in Glebe?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, plumber demand in Glebe 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 Glebe is worth hiring?
Start by comparing customer reviews — Glebe has 1,088 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Plumbers To U (2025), Aussie Plumbing Services (2024) and Gary Renouf Plumbing (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 Glebe?
Plumbers in Glebe have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,088 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
What makes Glebe different when it comes to plumber work?
Glebe's household income sits at $1,756/week against the national median of $1,748/week, and local plumber pricing tracks that profile — 180% above the NSW average. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Glebe has a median age of 38, a median household income of $1,756/week.