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Average rating of plumbers near Wakefield
4.4 based on 260 reviews of 21 businesses

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Word of Mouth plumbers in Wakefield receive an average rating of 4.4 based off 260 reviews.

The Plumbing & Electrical Doctor

4.4
219 reviews
Quality 4.4 Service 4.5 Value 4.3
ABN: 84 106 001 932
Newcastle NSW
Wednesday: On call 24 hours
Licence No. 153563C
Most reviewed for: Blocked drain

"Very courteous over phone and I was kept in touch in every aspect of my job including arriving time of technician,any..."

GME Plumbing

5.0
1 review
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
ABN: 18 064 105 179 Special Offer
Warners Bay NSW
Licence No. 146204C

"Attended on time and within our budget, we would definitely recommmend and return as a customer. Very professional. "

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Wakefield plumbers

Data-driven insights based on 260 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2026, and 1 trust signal responses

71 / 100
Local Service Score
1 Award Winners
92% Positive Feedback

Wakefield plumbers average 4.4 stars — 0.5 stars below the NSW average of 4.88, though ratings have dipped slightly in recent years, based on 260 customer reviews across 25 plumbers servicing the area.

Best time to book

Our review data points to May as the busiest month for plumbers in Wakefield, with January as the quietest — if your job can wait, booking in a quieter month usually means easier scheduling.

Customer feedback

Wakefield generates 15.3 new plumber reviews per year, running 42% above the NSW average — giving you a larger sample to compare providers from than most comparable suburbs.

Pricing

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 135% since 2009 (from $200 to $470 median), averaging 9.0% per year.

Based on 260 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026.

15.3 / yr Review velocity +8%
4.4 stars Avg rating below avg
$470 Typical cost -44%
1.0 stars Service rating
10.4 avg Reviews / provider

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Wakefield area

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Plumber reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Wakefield area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year Reviews Average rating out of 5 Median reported cost
2009 4 4.5 $200
2010 4 4.3 $180
2011 1 4.0 no prices reported
2012 5 5.0 no prices reported
2013 6 4.0 no prices reported
2014 20 4.2 $489
2015 21 4.4 $1,820
2016 20 3.5 $1,073
2017 17 3.1 $344
2018 58 4.7 $600
2019 40 4.6 $806
2020 24 4.9 $624
2021 21 5.0 $400
2022 13 4.8 $617
2023 3 5.0 no prices reported
2024 2 3.0 $470
2026 1 1.0 no prices reported

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield — FAQs

What time of year does plumber demand peak in Wakefield?

Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, plumber demand in Wakefield tends to peak in May and is quietest in January. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.

How can I tell if a plumber in Wakefield is worth hiring?

Start by comparing customer reviews — Wakefield has 260 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. The Plumbing & Electrical Doctor (2022) has 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 Wakefield?

Plumbers in Wakefield have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 260 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the NSW average of 4.88 stars.

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