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Word of Mouth plumbers in Walkerville receive an average rating of 4.6 based off 748 reviews.
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"Service was prompt and reliable. Very happy"
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"I was very pleased with the service provided by Metropolitan. They were reliable, efficient, and did a great job. I..."
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"Our shower drain is now the clearest it has ever been in 24 years. This is the first time Wayne has helped us with..."
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"Mark is one of the friendliest plumbers I have come across. Very professional and honest. I had a hot water system..."
"Great plumber, very punctual, honest & professional. Highly recommended. Thanks Jim for the great work."
"My wife and I went and seen the guys at the Reece Irrigation store at Greenacres to get some ideas and advice on an..."
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"Excellent service. No job is too big or to small. Quality work and very efficient. Highly recommended. Would..."
"Tom turned up on time, which is a huge plus. His work was top nitch and he gave me some excellent advice. Prices were..."
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"These guys were prompt, polite and got the job done quickly, effectively and at a fair price. Highly recommended! "
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"Replaced shower breeching piece in ensuite. Russell was on time, very polite, completed all work in a professional..."
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"Flynn, your electrician arrived on time, & was very professional in the way that he went about fixing our electrical..."
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"A blocked sewer was fixed promptly, efficiently and capably. An approachable good worker and honest. I have dealt..."
"Tony went above and beyond when required to replace our hot water system. He completed the job efficiently even..."
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"Guido always answers his phone. His service is prompt and outstanding quality. He is very honest and easy to get..."
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"Friendly and efficient service, definitely recommend! "
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"Michael is very friendly and polite, explained to us what he did and how to maintain the parts with patience. We..."
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"Extremely happy with our dealings with Alex last week !!! Amazing attention to detail of work provided . Prompt..."
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"Excellent job by Jack Bentley, fast and very professional. They went above and beyond when installing a new main..."
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"Thank you for all your help. I appreciate the customer service you provided, the job you did, and the fair pricing...."
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"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..."
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"The plumber is a young men with alot of industry experience. He fixed my hot water service and offered me a 10%..."
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"We had a lot of work that needed done! Gary and his son were professional and friendly. We couldn't believe how much..."
"Simply awesome - when we needed help fast with our burst pipe the guys were here in no time. great to have someone..."
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Insights for plumbers servicing Walkerville
In total, 1008 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 47.6 hours. Quotes sent back through the marketplace average $574 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 near Walkerville
Data-driven insights based on 748 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2025, ABS Census data
Walkerville 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 748 customer reviews.
Cost guide
Most jobs range from $1,072 to $3,685. Nearby: Gilberton ($2,525), Joslin ($2,525), Medindie Gardens ($2,525).
Booking guidance
Based on historical reviews, September is the busiest month for plumbers in Walkerville and April the quietest — worth planning around if you can.
Local factors
Household incomes in Walkerville ($1,911/week) clear the national median ($1,748/week), yet plumber pricing sits 69% under the South Australian average — a value signal worth noting.
Ratings & trust
Walkerville's plumber ratings have slipped from 4.3/5 (2008) to 4.0/5 (2025) — a consistent decline worth factoring into your shortlist. Review flow in Walkerville runs above typical: 41.6 new plumber reviews a year (389% above the South Australian average) — more reviewer activity than most suburbs have on file.
Based on 748 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2025, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Walkerville area
See the figures behind this chart
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4 | 3.5 | $260 |
| 2009 | 7 | 4.1 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 9 | 4.9 | no prices reported |
| 2011 | 8 | 4.3 | $450 |
| 2012 | 6 | 3.3 | $300 |
| 2013 | 21 | 4.7 | $900 |
| 2014 | 31 | 4.7 | $250 |
| 2015 | 20 | 4.9 | $1,700 |
| 2016 | 53 | 4.7 | $310 |
| 2017 | 48 | 4.8 | $350 |
| 2018 | 50 | 4.7 | $338 |
| 2019 | 43 | 4.6 | $800 |
| 2020 | 53 | 4.1 | $295 |
| 2021 | 56 | 3.9 | $870 |
| 2022 | 21 | 3.0 | $1,550 |
| 2023 | 196 | 4.8 | $1,150 |
| 2024 | 121 | 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.
Walkerville 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 — 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 Walkerville 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 Walkerville — FAQs
What's the going rate for a local plumber?
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in Walkerville typically charge between $1,072 and $3,685. This is 69% more affordable than the South Australian average.
When are local plumbers least busy?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, plumber demand in Walkerville tends to peak in September and is quietest in April. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
What's the best way to compare local plumbers?
Start by comparing customer reviews — Walkerville has 748 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Plumber Near Me (2024), Metropolitan Plumbing (2024) and The Fawcett Group (2022) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 3 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
Are plumbers in Walkerville well reviewed?
Plumbers in Walkerville have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 748 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the national average of 4.85 stars.
Does Walkerville's local character affect which plumbers are best suited to the area?
Household incomes in Walkerville ($1,911/week) clear the national median ($1,748/week), yet plumber pricing sits 69% under the South Australian average — a value signal worth noting. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Walkerville has a median age of 47, a median household income of $1,911/week.