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"Rhino plumbing are very reliable, quick response , helpful have used them a few times now and will continue to use..."
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Word of Mouth plumbers in Prestons receive an average rating of 4.8 based off 249 reviews.
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"Caring, competent service even after the initial job."
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"We needed a plumber rather urgently due to a blocked sewer (three small kids equal inevitable toilet blockage). Rang..."
"After using two other plumbers we called Shane from Roberts Plumbing, after spending only half an hour at our house,..."
"Really good customer support .on time.cleared the roots and blocks in sewer with the help of Shane 's..."
"Was very reliable, affordable and new what he was talking about. Happy to recommend this business."
"A1 sorted our problem quickly and successfully."
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"Hands down the best plumber in sydney. Clean, courteous, intelligent and efficient, i would reccommend this tradesman..."
Insights for plumbers servicing Prestons
In total, 991 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 48.8 hours. Quotes sent back through the marketplace average $584 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
Prestons's plumber directory
Data-driven insights based on 249 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 1 trust signal responses
Prestons is one of the more affordable areas for plumbers — 52% below the NSW average. 17 plumbers service the area with 249 customer reviews.
Suburb context
In a younger-skewing suburb like Prestons (median age 34), plumber reviews accumulate 27% faster than the NSW average — ratings here reflect a more recent, more engaged customer base.
Seasonal demand
Plumbers in Prestons tend to be busiest in November and quietest in August according to review data — booking during the quieter stretch often means more choice.
Customer experience
Prestons sees 14.6 new plumber reviews a year — 27% above the NSW average, a larger recent sample than comparable suburbs in the state.
Based on 249 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Prestons area
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| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 3.0 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2011 | 7 | 4.9 | no prices reported |
| 2012 | 9 | 4.8 | $435 |
| 2013 | 4 | 5.0 | $360 |
| 2014 | 15 | 4.1 | no prices reported |
| 2016 | 21 | 5.0 | $347 |
| 2017 | 48 | 4.9 | $215 |
| 2018 | 31 | 4.7 | $250 |
| 2019 | 14 | 4.9 | $250 |
| 2020 | 44 | 4.9 | $350 |
| 2021 | 17 | 4.9 | $475 |
| 2022 | 16 | 4.8 | no prices reported |
| 2023 | 6 | 4.3 | $1,226 |
| 2024 | 5 | 5.0 | $300 |
| 2025 | 9 | 4.6 | $240 |
| 2026 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Prestons 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 — 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 Prestons 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 Prestons — FAQs
What time of year does plumber demand peak in Prestons?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, plumber demand in Prestons tends to peak in November 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 Prestons is worth hiring?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Prestons has 249 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Rhino Plumbing and Drainage (2025) and Disaster Blaster Plumbing (2021) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
What is the average plumber rating in Prestons?
Plumbers in Prestons have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 249 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the national average of 4.85 stars.
What makes Prestons different when it comes to plumber work?
In a younger-skewing suburb like Prestons (median age 34), plumber reviews accumulate 27% faster than the NSW average — ratings here reflect a more recent, more engaged customer base. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Prestons has 93% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 34, a median household income of $2,310/week.