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 Ridgeway receive an average rating of 3.8 based off 26 reviews.
Hobart TAS
"Had an off grid gas system that was dodgy and using swap bottles. Tony came and fixed everything, on time every time,..."
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
"Had this business help me fix a plumbing problem. They were professional, courteous and undertook the work start to..."
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...."
Hobart TAS
"I have all ways had a great experience with this company they are all ways under the pump but still find time for a..."
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
Kingston TAS
"Quick and fast service."
ABN:
27 009 555 462
Hobart TAS
Friday: Open 24 Hours
Hobart TAS
Kingston TAS
"I phoned Michael from Overreem as I had a blocked toilet. He was driving through Kingston so was here in ten minutes..."
Huntingfield TAS
Market Intelligence
Ridgeway plumbers
Data-driven insights based on 26 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2025, ABS Census data
73
/ 100
81%
Positive Feedback
Ridgeway plumbers average 3.8 stars — 0.2 stars below the Tasmanian average of 3.99, with ratings on an upward trend in recent years, based on 26 customer reviews across 15 plumbers servicing the area.
Local context
With household income in Ridgeway at $2,555/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
Ridgeway'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. With 1.7 new plumber reviews per year here — 6% below the Tasmanian average — the current ratings are based on a smaller sample than most areas, worth keeping in mind when comparing providers.
Based on 26 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2025, and ABS Census 2021 data.
1.7 / yr
Review velocity -88%
3.8 stars
Avg rating below avg
$2,300
Typical cost +188%
1.0 stars
Service rating
1.7 avg
Reviews / provider
675.7 / 10k
Provider density
Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Ridgeway 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 | 3 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
| 2011 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2012 | 4 | 3.0 | no prices reported |
| 2013 | 2 | 3.0 | no prices reported |
| 2014 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2017 | 1 | 5.0 | 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
Ridgeway area profile ABS Census 2021
222
Population
40.6%
Own with mortgage
101.4%
Houses
$2,555
Median income / week
Sample-size note: This page is built on 26 customer reviews — a smaller sample than our typical suburb page. Ratings and patterns here may shift materially as more data arrives.
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 Ridgeway 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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Average cost $75 - $500
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Plumbers in Ridgeway — FAQs
What should I look for when choosing a plumber?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Ridgeway has 26 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth.
What rating do plumbers in Ridgeway typically receive?
Plumbers in Ridgeway have an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 26 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the Tasmanian average of 3.99 stars.
What should I know about Ridgeway when hiring a plumber?
With household income in Ridgeway at $2,555/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 Ridgeway has 101% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 41, a median household income of $2,555/week.
