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"Sam and Natasha are awesome. Sam is always on time and my clients love him. Always within budget and I would..."
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Word of Mouth plumbers in Abbotsford receive an average rating of 4.8 based off 843 reviews.
Sustainable Solar & Plumbing
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"Darren fixed my Reclaim hot water 22 Feb 2025 driving from his job in Berwick to Mernda on a stinking hot 36 degree..."
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"I am a return customer to New Gen Solar! I was thoroughly impressed with the company's service and how quiet and..."
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"We were extremely satisfied with the work carried out by W&M Plumbing. They arrived promptly at the arranged time,..."
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"Installed my dishwasher, removed old one and connected my fridge to water for $214.50. Guy came on time and was..."
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"Sven's Plumbing fixed our blocked drain. Very efficient and friendly and lovely to deal with. Very happy with Sven's..."
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"Very professional, excellent work and most importantly, honest and trustworthy."
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"I've used these guys for several years now, and am extremely pleased with the way they respond to my investment..."
"These guys are the real deal! Very professional, and good blokes!"
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"Very impressed and reasonably priced. Delta’s plumber arrived on time the same day to fix our hot water service...."
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"I had an emergency at my place of business, i called for a Plumber, the staff where helpful and understanding of my..."
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"We had Darebin Gas come out to our house earlier this week and they had my hot water up and going again in the same..."
"'Installed hydronic heating system. Quick free quote at good price. I had Martyn and Olly. Young and frienly team..."
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"Gaschill is a wonderful company. they replaced our whole ducted heating system which was 20 years old last winter and..."
"Weve completed two extensive Richmond house renovations over the last 10 years and our second renovation was..."
"Prompt same-day service, arrived on time & very considerate of home. Job was done in time & cost predicted and great..."
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"Tradies that are on time and very professional"
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"Just wanted to say thank you! I would confidently recommend these plumbers for any plumbing issues you may be facing...."
"Zak has just completed a hydronic system for us - the first install of new Reece-supplied Purmo radiators and Bosch..."
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"Very efficient and quick service. A plumber was organized the next day to come out and inspect and detect the issue..."
"Tom came highly recommended by family in Princes Hill who had him do their new roof. From the first phone call, I was..."
"Excellent service, great to deal with and I'm really happy with my new bathroom."
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"Hot water service went out. Rang them at 5.30 pm.At 7.30 am a plumber was in attendance to quote an advise .By 1 pm..."
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"I can not speak highly enough about this plumber. He did an excellent job and more than quoted for, for the best..."
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"Courteous, efficient and honest service. Thanks for a job well done. Very friendly service. Pleasure doing business..."
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Insights for plumbers servicing Abbotsford
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
Abbotsford plumbers
Data-driven insights based on 843 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 2 trust signal responses
Abbotsford is one of the pricier areas for plumbers — 60% above the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $1,420. 25 plumbers service the area with 843 customer reviews.
Pricing
Most jobs range from $553 to $2,750. Nearby: Collingwood ($1,750), Clifton Hill ($1,550), Richmond ($1,170).
Local context
With a median age of 33, Abbotsford is a young suburb where plumber reviews run 319% above the Victorian average — a more current and engaged rating base than most areas.
Best time to book
Our review data points to May as the busiest month for plumbers in Abbotsford, with August as the quietest — if your job can wait, booking in a quieter month usually means easier scheduling.
Customer feedback
Abbotsford generates 44.4 new plumber reviews per year, running 319% above the Victorian average — giving you a larger sample to compare providers from than most comparable suburbs.
Based on 843 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Abbotsford area
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| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2009 | 2 | 5.0 | $1,500 |
| 2010 | 6 | 4.5 | no prices reported |
| 2011 | 20 | 5.0 | $340 |
| 2012 | 14 | 5.0 | $223 |
| 2013 | 19 | 4.7 | $485 |
| 2014 | 53 | 4.7 | $290 |
| 2015 | 157 | 4.9 | $400 |
| 2016 | 61 | 4.9 | $288 |
| 2017 | 64 | 4.8 | $750 |
| 2018 | 91 | 4.9 | $385 |
| 2019 | 40 | 4.7 | $600 |
| 2020 | 71 | 5.0 | $2,900 |
| 2021 | 99 | 4.9 | $400 |
| 2022 | 33 | 5.0 | $390 |
| 2023 | 57 | 4.6 | $1,118 |
| 2024 | 46 | 4.7 | $2,000 |
| 2025 | 5 | 3.4 | $1,600 |
| 2026 | 4 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Abbotsford 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 Abbotsford 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 Abbotsford
I've used these guys for several years now, and am extremely pleased with the way they respond to my investment property plumbing emergencies. Guy is always good to see when he rolls up in the van.
Absolutely brilliant service. After my initial phone call (at just before 1p.m.) I was told a plumber would arrive within an hour. This happened and the problem was assessed and fixed the very next...
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Plumbers in Abbotsford — FAQs
What's the going rate for a local plumber?
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in Abbotsford typically charge between $553 and $2,750. This is 60% above the Victorian average.
When are local plumbers least busy?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, plumber demand in Abbotsford tends to peak in May and is quietest in August. 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 — Abbotsford has 843 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Metropolitan Plumbing Melbourne (2024), Sustainable Solar & Plumbing (2023) and Rightnow Services (2023) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 6 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
Are plumbers in Abbotsford well reviewed?
Plumbers in Abbotsford have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 843 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Does Abbotsford's local character affect which plumbers are best suited to the area?
With a median age of 33, Abbotsford is a young suburb where plumber reviews run 319% above the Victorian average — a more current and engaged rating base than most areas. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Abbotsford has apartments make up 63% of housing, a median age of 33, a median household income of $2,197/week.