South Hobart TAS
"I am really happy with the quality of their work. They fixed the blocked sink quickly and at a reasonable price."
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Word of Mouth plumbers in Fern Tree receive an average rating of 3.8 based off 41 reviews.
Hobart TAS
"Installed an instantaneous gas hot water system for me. Very professional and tidy worker. Will 100% use again and..."
Hobart TAS
"We live outside the normal range for tradesmen to come out to us and we found this amazing person how is down to..."
North Hobart TAS
"Great service, thanks again."
Glebe TAS
"Very prompt service for my heat pump installation, contractor was excellent and I was impressed with his clean-up..."
West Hobart TAS
"I found Petterd's in the yellow pages and used them to move some pipes in my kitchen to get a new dishwasher to work...."
Kingston TAS
"Quick and fast service."
Hobart TAS
"Excellent service! We ave used them twice and they did an excellent job with on old gas furnace both times...."
Mornington TAS
"Called in to pick up plumbing supplies (downpipe and fittings) really impressed with the showroom, several showers..."
Derwent Park TAS
"Fantastic service, prompt and great follow up. A lot of care and attention taken to ensure the job was done right..."
North Hobart TAS
"Used them for a leaking pipe, they were able to attend within a couple of hours the day I called them, for which I..."
West Hobart TAS
West Hobart TAS
Grove TAS
"'Really good work. Nick Mason fixed my hot water system very quickly and I've had no problem since.'"
Huntingfield TAS
Bellerive TAS
"'Josh and his team were chosen to install my gutters. They were quick off the mark to start the job. Their work and..."
Howrah TAS
"Had a rotten pipe leaking badly under concrete discovered whilst landscaping. Fixed this and also installed new..."
ABN: 27 009 555 462
Hobart TAS
Saturday: Open 24 Hours
Kingston TAS
"I phoned Michael from Overreem as I had a blocked toilet. He was driving through Kingston so was here in ten minutes..."
Hobart TAS
Mornington TAS
"I had a bit of an emergency where i returned home from holiday to find that the pump for our house water tank had..."
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Market Intelligence
Fern Tree plumbers
Data-driven insights based on 41 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2025, ABS Census data
77
/ 100
85%
Positive Feedback
Fern Tree is one of the pricier areas for plumbers — 188% above the Tasmanian average. 25 plumbers service the area with 41 customer reviews.
Local context
With household income in Fern Tree at $1,990/week (vs $1,748/week nationally), local plumbers price at 188% above the Tasmanian average — in line with what the suburb's income profile would predict.
Customer feedback
Fern Tree's plumber ratings have improved from 3.5/5 (2008) to 4.1/5 (2025), suggesting a local market that's getting stronger over time. Fern Tree generates 2.7 new plumber reviews per year, running 50% above the Tasmanian average — giving you a larger sample to compare providers from than most comparable suburbs.
Based on 41 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2025, and ABS Census 2021 data.
2.7 / yr
Review velocity -81%
3.8 stars
Avg rating below avg
$2,300
Typical cost +188%
1.0 stars
Service rating
1.6 avg
Reviews / provider
327.7 / 10k
Provider density
Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Fern Tree area
See the figures behind this chart
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 1.0 | no prices reported |
| 2009 | 2 | 3.5 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 5 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
| 2011 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2012 | 4 | 3.0 | no prices reported |
| 2013 | 6 | 3.8 | no prices reported |
| 2014 | 10 | 4.3 | no prices reported |
| 2017 | 2 | 3.0 | no prices reported |
| 2018 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2019 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2020 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2021 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2022 | 1 | 3.0 | no prices reported |
| 2024 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2025 | 2 | 1.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2025
Fern Tree area profile ABS Census 2021
763
Population
47%
Own with mortgage
100%
Houses
$1,990
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 Fern Tree 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 Fern Tree — FAQs
How do I find a good plumber in Fern Tree?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Fern Tree has 41 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth.
How well-rated are plumbers in Fern Tree?
Plumbers in Fern Tree have an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 41 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the Tasmanian average of 3.99 stars.
How does the Fern Tree area shape local plumber demand?
With household income in Fern Tree at $1,990/week (vs $1,748/week nationally), local plumbers price at 188% above the Tasmanian average — in line with what the suburb's income profile would predict. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Fern Tree has 100% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 45, a median household income of $1,990/week.
