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"We had a major toilet clog right before a big family gathering. Thankfully, the plumber came the same day and fixed..."
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Word of Mouth plumbers in Waterloo receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 557 reviews.
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"Promote services, left no mess , great job "
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"Highly highly recommend the team at Plumbers to U. They won’t let you down. "
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"Very happy with the service I recieved. They came out very quickly and fixed the hot water system straight away with..."
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"Chris and the entire Civic Plumbing team were outstanding. Their prices were extremely reasonable and Chris went..."
"I am so over the moon with the job Darren and his team did on my bathroom renovation today. He is reliable, was the..."
"Great prompt service once again. We manage many properties so we need to keep our tenants and landlords happy. Linkin..."
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"I recently used NuTrend Plumbing to help with my shower taps and a leaky faucet in my laundry room. The person who..."
"Great service and a good bloke... Alex responded quickly, turned up on time and fixed the problem without fuss. And..."
"'Jonathan from Sherman Tanks Plumbing did a very good job. We are using him for other woork now too. I highly..."
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"We had one of the plumbers from plumbing man come to our place for a blocked drain service was fantastic very polite..."
"A one man band. Very down to earth with none of the usual rubbish or grumbling if it's a small job. I got a good..."
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"We had a serious gas leak in our apartment, I contacted numerous plumbers in our area only to find that bay st..."
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Insights for plumbers servicing Waterloo
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
Plumbers servicing Waterloo
Data-driven insights based on 557 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 2 trust signal responses
Waterloo is one of the pricier areas for plumbers — 180% above the NSW average, with typical jobs around $500. 22 plumbers service the area with 557 customer reviews.
About this suburb
Waterloo's young profile (median age 33) shows in review activity: locals leave 169% more plumber reviews than the NSW average, so the ratings here reflect recent, engaged customer experiences.
What it costs
Most jobs range from $400 to $975. Nearby: Redfern ($500), Zetland ($500), Beaconsfield ($500).
Demand patterns
Demand for plumbers in Waterloo peaks around January and drops to its quietest in July based on review patterns — something to factor in if your job is flexible on dates.
What locals say
Review activity here is higher than typical: Waterloo averages 30.9 new plumber reviews a year — 169% above the NSW average — a larger sample than most suburbs in the state.
Based on 557 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Waterloo area
See the figures behind this chart
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 4.5 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 4 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
| 2011 | 3 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2012 | 7 | 4.3 | $600 |
| 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | $725 |
| 2014 | 5 | 4.6 | no prices reported |
| 2015 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2016 | 19 | 4.9 | $520 |
| 2017 | 19 | 4.8 | $350 |
| 2018 | 13 | 4.9 | $2,300 |
| 2019 | 9 | 5.0 | $900 |
| 2020 | 104 | 5.0 | $380 |
| 2021 | 21 | 4.9 | $500 |
| 2022 | 44 | 4.9 | $600 |
| 2023 | 22 | 4.6 | $500 |
| 2024 | 262 | 5.0 | $440 |
| 2025 | 11 | 4.6 | $300 |
| 2026 | 3 | 5.0 | $1,400 |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Waterloo 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 Waterloo 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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What other customers paid
Where enough customers have reported it, the listing shows the typical price range for the job they reviewed.
Reviews going back to 2007
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How Much Does a Plumber Cost?
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 Waterloo — FAQs
How much does a plumber cost in Waterloo?
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in Waterloo typically charge between $400 and $975. This is 180% above the NSW average.
What time of year does plumber demand peak in Waterloo?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, plumber demand in Waterloo tends to peak in January and is quietest in July. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
How can I tell if a plumber in Waterloo is worth hiring?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Waterloo has 557 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Plumbers To U (2025), Aussie Plumbing Services (2024) and SilverWater Plumbing (2022) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 2 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
What is the average plumber rating in Waterloo?
Plumbers in Waterloo have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 557 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.85 stars.
What makes Waterloo different when it comes to plumber work?
Waterloo's young profile (median age 33) shows in review activity: locals leave 169% more plumber reviews than the NSW average, so the ratings here reflect recent, engaged customer experiences. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Waterloo has apartments make up 91% of housing, a median age of 33, a median household income of $2,028/week.