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Average rating of plumbers near Karabar
4.9 based on 356 reviews of 22 businesses

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Word of Mouth plumbers in Karabar receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 356 reviews.

Water Tight Canberra

5.0
159 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 96 142 535 939
Servicing Karabar
Friday: 24/7 Emergency Se...
Licence No. 2017441
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"Best plumbing engagement I have had in 30 years. Prompt, professional and digitally enabled. First class."

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Jet Blast Plumbing

5.0
62 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 61 659 649 848 2026 Award
Servicing Karabar
Friday: On call 24 hours
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"Tony helped us out on very short notice. He turned up when he said he would, fixed the immediate problem and offered..."

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The Plumbing & Electrical Doctor

4.8
26 reviews
Quality 4.7 Service 4.7 Value 4.6
ABN: 84 106 001 932
Canberra ACT
Friday: On call 24 hours
Licence No. 153563C

"I called for a plumber at 11am and John arrived within the hour. John Moss completed the job as required and was..."

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A & Co Industries

5.0
16 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
ABN: 17 611 988 900 2023 Award
Lyons ACT

"Adam was extremely friendly and reliable Very efficient, Very prompt and knowledgeable. I would certainly hire Adam..."

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Canberra Hot Water Repairs

4.5
10 reviews
Quality 4.5 Service 4.5 Value 4.4
Canberra Central ACT
Friday: On call 24 hours

"I would not hesitate to recommend Canberra Hot Water Repairs after my own experience with their services. They were..."

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Precise Plumbing & Drainage

5.0
5 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
ABN: 62 564 806 424
Canberra ACT
Friday: On call 24 hours
Licence No. 201563

"I am happy with Josh's work. He is an efficiency plumber. He works well and clean up afterward. And the price is..."

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Rydeau Plumbing

5.0
2 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

"Prompt, professional, thorough and informative. Highly recommended and will definitely call on Ben for any plumbing..."

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Plumbers in Karabar

Data-driven insights based on 356 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2026, ABS Census data

81 / 100
Local Service Score
6 Award Winners
$1,000 median Typical Cost most jobs $600–$2,100
99% Positive Feedback

Karabar has an unusually strong field of plumbers — six of the 25 servicing the area have earned a recent Word of Mouth Service Award (24% award rate), with 356 customer reviews and an average rating of 4.9 stars.

Typical costs

Based on customer-reported pricing from our review data, plumbers servicing Karabar typically charge a median of $1,000, with most jobs ranging from $600 to $2,100 — 20% below the NSW average. Nearby: Greenleigh ($1,000), Queanbeyan ($1,000), Crestwood ($1,000). Prices have risen 100% since 2012 (from $200 to $400 median), averaging 9.1% per year. Quotes above $2,100 sit in the top 25% of reviewed jobs for the area — a useful benchmark when comparing estimates.

When to book

If you have flexibility on timing, our review data shows plumber demand in Karabar tends to peak around September and ease off in December — booking during quieter periods may mean more providers available and faster response times.

About the area

Despite above-median household incomes ($1,989/week vs the national median of $1,748/week), plumbers in Karabar charge 20% below the NSW average — better value than the suburb's income profile might suggest.

Reviews & trust

With 20.9 new reviews per year — 82% above the NSW average — Karabar has more recent plumber feedback on file than a typical area in the state.

Based on 356 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

20.9 / yr Review velocity +45%
4.9 stars Avg rating above avg
$400 Typical cost -50%
5.0 stars Service rating
14.2 avg Reviews / provider
29.4 / 10k Provider density

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Karabar area

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Plumber reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Karabar area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year Reviews Average rating out of 5 Median reported cost
2009 4 4.3 no prices reported
2011 2 4.5 no prices reported
2012 5 4.8 $200
2013 4 4.8 no prices reported
2014 11 4.8 no prices reported
2015 8 5.0 $650
2016 8 4.5 $2,100
2017 28 4.9 $482
2018 12 5.0 $730
2019 6 5.0 no prices reported
2020 40 5.0 no prices reported
2021 79 5.0 $370
2022 105 4.9 $1,000
2023 27 4.9 $400
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.

Karabar area profile ABS Census 2021

8,517 Population
40.2% Own with mortgage
80.4% Houses
$1,989 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 Karabar 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 Karabar — FAQs

How much do plumbers charge in Karabar?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in Karabar typically charge between $600 and $2,100. This is 20% more affordable than the NSW average.

Is there a quieter time of year for plumbers in Karabar?

Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, plumber demand in Karabar 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 pick the right plumber in Karabar?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Karabar has 356 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 3 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

How do Karabar plumbers compare to the state average?

Plumbers in Karabar have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 356 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.84 stars.

Does the Karabar housing mix influence local plumbers?

Despite above-median household incomes ($1,989/week vs the national median of $1,748/week), plumbers in Karabar charge 20% below the NSW average — better value than the suburb's income profile might suggest. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Karabar has 80% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 38, a median household income of $1,989/week.

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