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Word of Mouth plumbers in Forestville receive an average rating of 4.6 based off 738 reviews.
"I was very pleased with the service provided by Metropolitan. They were reliable, efficient, and did a great job. I..."
"Service was prompt and reliable. Very happy"
"On time, courteous, informative. Good explanation of problems and solutions. Offered options for consideration. No..."
"Our shower drain is now the clearest it has ever been in 24 years. This is the first time Wayne has helped us with..."
"George is great, he gives good, prompts service and is reasonably priced."
"They recently changed the washers in some very old taps that are just about had it and were dripping. While he was..."
"Great service and some helpful advice. highly recommended"
"A great job and very professional, Richard from Unley Plumber is a top tradesman, I was very happy with his charges..."
"Called for assistance, Daniel arrived on time and fixed a quite complicated water pipe issue involving mains and..."
"Efficient and professional service. The quality of work you get for the price is just amazing. I recommend David to..."
"A blocked sewer was fixed promptly, efficiently and capably. An approachable good worker and honest. I have dealt..."
"When changing my taps to ceramic value inserts I purchased new spindles for my tap handles. While these should have..."
"Friendly and efficient service, definitely recommend! "
"Michael is very friendly and polite, explained to us what he did and how to maintain the parts with patience. We..."
"Our hot water service sprung a leak so we rang Nicholas JS and Sons and they came immediately, did quick repair job..."
"When our hot water unit died, I found Horncastle Plumbing online and they responded quickly. Cal and Scott replaced..."
"Extremely happy with our dealings with Alex last week !!! Amazing attention to detail of work provided . Prompt..."
"Excellent job by Jack Bentley, fast and very professional. They went above and beyond when installing a new main..."
"Thank you for all your help. I appreciate the customer service you provided, the job you did, and the fair pricing...."
"Joe from Adelaide Drain Clean is an excellent tradesman! A wealth of knowledge, always willing to answer my..."
"thank you Mark for helping us on a weekend at such short notice! we will definitely recommend you and call again in..."
"The plumber is a young men with alot of industry experience. He fixed my hot water service and offered me a 10%..."
"We had a lot of work that needed done! Gary and his son were professional and friendly. We couldn't believe how much..."
"Scott is a fantastic, reliable plummer. He communicates well and has a high level of skill and attention to detail...."
"Neil has done jobs for me on several occasions to the highest standard and reasonable rates every time. His advice..."
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Market Intelligence
Data-driven insights based on 738 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2025, ABS Census data
Forestville is one of the more affordable areas for plumbers — 69% below the South Australian average, with typical jobs around $2,525. 25 plumbers service the area with 738 customer reviews.
Most jobs range from $1,072 to $3,685. Nearby: Everard Park ($2,525), Ashford ($2,525), Keswick ($2,525).
Review patterns in Forestville suggest plumber demand runs hottest in September and coolest in April — if your timing is flexible, booking outside peak can shorten the wait.
Interesting pattern in Forestville: income runs above the national median ($1,981/week vs $1,748/week) but local plumbers price 69% below the South Australian average. Worth comparing quotes to take advantage of that.
Local plumber ratings have trended down from 4.3/5 (2008) to 3.9/5 (2025) — worth asking prospective providers what's changed. At 41.0 plumber reviews a year — 382% above the South Australian average — Forestville collects more feedback per year than typical for the state.
Based on 738 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2025, and ABS Census 2021 data.
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 6 | 4.0 | $260 |
| 2009 | 7 | 4.1 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 6 | 4.8 | no prices reported |
| 2011 | 8 | 4.3 | $450 |
| 2012 | 4 | 2.5 | $300 |
| 2013 | 20 | 4.7 | $900 |
| 2014 | 25 | 4.7 | $250 |
| 2015 | 21 | 4.9 | $1,700 |
| 2016 | 54 | 4.7 | $310 |
| 2017 | 50 | 4.8 | $350 |
| 2018 | 53 | 4.7 | $375 |
| 2019 | 43 | 4.6 | $800 |
| 2020 | 52 | 4.1 | $295 |
| 2021 | 55 | 3.9 | $870 |
| 2022 | 19 | 2.7 | $1,550 |
| 2023 | 196 | 4.8 | $1,150 |
| 2024 | 118 | 4.9 | $630 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2025
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 — 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 Forestville 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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Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in Forestville typically charge between $1,072 and $3,685. This is 69% more affordable than the South Australian average.
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, plumber demand in Forestville tends to peak in September and is quietest in April. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Forestville has 738 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Metropolitan Plumbing (2024), Plumber Near Me (2024) and The Fawcett Group (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.
Plumbers in Forestville have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 738 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the national average of 4.84 stars.
Interesting pattern in Forestville: income runs above the national median ($1,981/week vs $1,748/week) but local plumbers price 69% below the South Australian average. Worth comparing quotes to take advantage of that. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Forestville has a median age of 39, a median household income of $1,981/week.
