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4.9 based on 2519 reviews of 20 businesses

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Word of Mouth plumbers in Capalaba receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 2519 reviews.

Fallon Solutions

Reviewed this week
4.9
2124 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8
Verified ABN: 82 757 595 979 2026 Award
Servicing Capalaba
Sunday: On Call
Licence No. 65776 Clean-Up Guarantee On Time Guarantee*
Most reviewed for: General electrical
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"Great work by Callum H and Jack L. Very professional. "

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Brisbane Plumbing and Gas

Reviewed recently
5.0
329 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 76 114 648 743 2026 Award Special Offer
Servicing Capalaba
Sunday: Closed
Fixed pricing 10-year workmanship guarantee
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"A maintenance visit by Marcus and Trevor last Thursday for a free PRV check allowed time for them to inquire if there..."

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Capalaba plumber reviews and ratings

Data-driven insights based on 2,516 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 35 trust signal responses

84 / 100
Local Service Score
3 Award Winners
$900 median Typical Cost most jobs $544–$1,800
97% Would Choose Again
97% Positive Feedback

Capalaba is one of the pricier areas for plumbers — 567% above the Queensland average, with typical jobs around $900. 25 plumbers service the area with 2,516 customer reviews. Capalaba's Service Award-winning plumbers: Brisbane Plumbing and Drainage (2016). Each earned Word of Mouth recognition for sustained high customer ratings over a full calendar year.

Going rates

Most jobs range from $544 to $1,800. Nearby: Alexandra Hills ($900), Sheldon ($900), Birkdale ($900).

Reviews & ratings

From follow-up responses after the job: 97% would choose their plumber again, 97% found them on time and reliable and 97% described them as friendly and professional. Local plumber ratings have climbed from 4.3/5 (2008) to 4.9/5 (2026) — a clear quality improvement over the 18-year window. At 139.8 plumber reviews a year — 312% above the Queensland average — Capalaba collects more feedback per year than typical for the state.

Timing & availability

Review patterns in Capalaba suggest plumber demand runs hottest in February and coolest in July — if your timing is flexible, booking outside peak can shorten the wait.

Based on 2,516 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

139.8 / yr Review velocity +871%
4.9 stars Avg rating
$6,000 Typical cost +650%
4.84 stars Service rating
100.6 avg Reviews / provider
13.9 / 10k Provider density

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Capalaba area

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Plumber reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Capalaba area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year Reviews Average rating out of 5 Median reported cost
2008 1 2.0 no prices reported
2009 1 4.0 no prices reported
2010 6 5.0 no prices reported
2011 5 5.0 $198
2013 21 4.3 $1,700
2014 11 4.6 $650
2015 105 4.5 $500
2016 64 4.7 $877
2017 90 4.8 $650
2018 101 4.9 $581
2019 137 4.9 $1,246
2020 158 4.9 $1,600
2021 273 4.9 $650
2022 617 5.0 $1,000
2023 258 5.0 $800
2024 223 5.0 $1,484
2025 337 5.0 $700
2026 108 4.9 $6,000

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Capalaba area profile ABS Census 2021

18,002 Population
42.4% Own with mortgage
77.7% Houses
$1,747 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 Capalaba 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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Recent plumber reviews in Capalaba

Awesome new water filter

Really impressed by the Better Call Plumbing guys. I was interested in a water filter for home and they had all the info. I was actually blown away on how neat it turned out too. Highly reco...

Massive B.

04 October 2024
Better Call Plumbing
5.0
Capalaba, QLD
Excellent service

Our hot water system broke on Friday, we had our electrician come to asess the situation and he recommended Glenn to us to replace our system as it was beyond end of life and not worth patching up....

Sharon G.

09 December 2024

Great people to work with. Timely response, good quality of work, fair pricing. This review site is asking for too much characters to write, but it is not the plumbers fault.

rhysj366

05 June 2018
Brisbane Plumbing and Drainage
4.5
Capalaba, QLD

Really helped us out with emergency leak(s) call outs due to rodent damage to water pipes. Arrived on time and follow up report with invoice detailed every step in the repair process, most apprecia...

0193b68e

28 May 2018

Kingsley Samuels Plumber/Drainer's Team were excellent plumbers. They gave us a good feedback and useful advice. He gave a reasonable quote and he was considerate. Kingsley did an amazing job and ...

barbaral443

03 July 2017
Kingsley Samuels Plumber & Drainer
4.0
Capalaba, QLD

Kingsley removed the two old cisterns and installed the new ones and left everything neat and tidy which is unusual for a plumber. I would recommend Kingsley to any one he was trustworthy and kind.

elwyne

03 July 2017

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Plumbers in Capalaba — FAQs

How much do plumbers charge in Capalaba?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in Capalaba typically charge between $544 and $1,800. This is 567% above the Queensland average.

Are local plumbers worth recommending?

According to 35 customer responses on Word of Mouth, 97% of customers would choose their plumber in Capalaba again. 97% found them to be on time and reliable, and 97% described them as friendly and professional.

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

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

How do I pick the right plumber in Capalaba?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Capalaba has 2,516 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Fallon Solutions (2026), Brisbane Plumbing and Gas (2026) and Brisbane Plumbing and Drainage (2016) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year. Look for providers with a high 'would choose again' score — the Capalaba average is 97%.

How do Capalaba plumbers compare to the state average?

Plumbers in Capalaba have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 2,516 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.

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