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Rating: 4.9 (924 reviews)

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4.9 based on 924 reviews of 25 businesses

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5.0

186 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 25 156 020 825

Servicing Ashburton

Wednesday: 8:00am to 5:00pm

Licence No. 47186 35+ years of experience 500,000+ succesfull installs

Photos from Efficient Pure Plumbing Heating & Cooling

Photo from Efficient Pure Plumbing Heating & Cooling

"Raja--Rowville Great job done by James, Shaun, and Altaf. Replaced the heater, clean and tidy work. Highly..."

4.9

167 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 33 118 656 830 Special Offer

Servicing Ashburton

Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00

Licence No. 45964 Master Plumbers Association Member Complimentary Property Protection Audit

Photos from Your Choice Plumbers

"Excellent and honest service. From bookings to job completion. Armin was professional, explained everything and very..."

4.9

161 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 78 159 217 393 2023 Award Special Offer

Servicing Ashburton

Wednesday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

Most reviewed for: General plumbing

Photos from Sustainable Solar & Plumbing

"Wanting to install a Reclaim split system water heater, I contacted Reclaim, who referred me to SS&P. They were..."

5.0

79 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 57 613 754 037 Special Offer

Servicing Ashburton

Wednesday: On call 24 hours

Licence No. 112121 Lifetime warranty Senior and pensioner discounts

Photos from The Blockage Doctor

"I have used the team 3 times now for different issues and they are really professional and quick at what they do...."

5.0

51 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 75 160 075 963

Servicing Ashburton

Wednesday: 8:00am-6:00pm

Hot water heat pump experts since 2012 Fully qualified & accredited installers

Photos from NewGen Solar & Heat Pumps

"Sanden heat pump hot water installation: Outstanding service at every stage. Installation immaculate. Working great..."

5.0

5 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 24 125 084 997

Servicing Ashburton

Wednesday: 8.30am to 4:30pm

Licence No. 25954 40+ years experience Member of Master Plumbers Association

Photos from W & M Plumbing Service

"We have used W&M's plumbing service twice. On both occasions we were very satisfied with the service. The personnels..."

5.0

207 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.9

ABN: 65 106 975 580 2024 Award

Oakleigh VIC

Wednesday: 7:00am to 6:00pm

"I am a new home owner with a huge draining issue. from the moment James walked in and diagnosed the problem I felt at..."

4.7

3 reviews

Quality 4.7 Service 5.0 Value 4.7

Malvern VIC

"We had water coming down from a broken pipe upstairs, and the water was flowing down the walls and through the light..."

4.7

3 reviews

Quality 4.7 Service 4.7 Value 4.7

Chadstone VIC

"Owning a property in Melbourne and not living in Melbourne has been important for us to ensure that we maintain the..."

5.0

4 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Ashwood VIC

Wednesday: 24/7

"I have only nice things to say about Get Serviced Plumbing. They turned up on time, did what they said they would and..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Chadstone VIC

"Great service and fair prices. They arrived here and worked very professional! I can recommend Aim Air to everybody..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Malvern East VIC

"John Medhurst is a plumber we have used several times - he is excellent at his work and reasonable in his rates -..."

4.9

7 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Mount Waverley VIC

"O'Shea's representative, Grant.L was prompt in first coming to assess our situation and provided a clear quote which..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Caulfield East VIC

"We needed a replacement evaporative cooling unit and G-Store organised the order and installation of the new unit...."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.0

Carnegie VIC

"Very prompt service from this plumber.He did a lot of work for us before we opened our shop. He was very prompt one..."

4.3

18 reviews

Quality 4.3 Service 4.3 Value 4.3

Mount Waverley VIC

"Excellent service team came fast to fix my burst pipe "

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Murrumbeena VIC

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5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Carnegie VIC

"Fix the fault using quality materials and offered useful advice. Would definitely ask him again."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Carnegie VIC

"I needed my gutters and pipes fixed and replaced, I organized Dominic to come around and to see if he could give me a..."

5.0

5 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Glen Iris VIC

Wednesday: OPEN 24 HOURS

"Excellent customer service, prompt, efficient and reasonably priced. I will certainly use again and highly recommend..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Oakleigh VIC

"Top quality work done promptly and professionally. They arrived on time, communicated clearly what needed to be done..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Ashburton VIC

"Have used Noel for all our plumbing needs. No job is too big or small for them and they are local. Did some plumbing..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Mount Waverley VIC

"excellent service. patrick was very easy to talk to and knows what the problem is and how to fix it needed a new tap..."

5.0

9 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 5.0 Value 4.9

Surrey Hills VIC

"Karl McDonald was our plumber for our renovation in Malvern. He always turned up when he said ,responds to texts..."

4.5

2 reviews

Quality 4.5 Service 4.5 Value 4.0

Oakleigh VIC

"I have used this firm to replace Hot water services and to repair them and they always come quickly and get it done..."

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Market Intelligence

Plumbers servicing Ashburton

Data-driven insights based on 924 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 2 trust signal responses

84 / 100

Local Service Score

6 Award Winners

$700 median Typical Cost most jobs $553–$1,750

99% Positive Feedback

Ashburton is one of the pricier areas for plumbers — 25% above the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $700. 25 plumbers service the area with 924 customer reviews.

About this suburb

What it costs

Most jobs range from $553 to $1,750. Nearby: Malvern East ($1,250), Glen Iris ($753), Ashwood ($1,250).

Demand patterns

Demand for plumbers in Ashburton peaks around June and drops to its quietest in February based on review patterns — something to factor in if your job is flexible on dates.

What locals say

Review activity here is higher than typical: Ashburton averages 48.6 new plumber reviews a year — 358% above the Victorian average — a larger sample than most suburbs in the state.

Based on 924 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

48.6 / yr Review velocity +238%

4.9 stars Avg rating above avg

$1,000 Typical cost +25%

5.0 stars Service rating

37.0 avg Reviews / provider

31.4 / 10k Provider density

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Ashburton area

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Plumber reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Ashburton area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2008	4	4.5	$700
2009	1	5.0	no prices reported
2010	3	4.7	no prices reported
2011	16	4.9	$380
2012	17	5.0	$223
2013	26	4.9	$1,300
2014	85	4.9	$340
2015	68	4.9	$308
2016	99	5.0	$1,413
2017	135	5.0	$972
2018	153	4.9	$565
2019	63	4.9	$485
2020	65	5.0	$600
2021	72	4.9	$595
2022	61	4.9	$543
2023	29	5.0	$758
2024	22	4.8	$1,000
2025	1	5.0	no prices reported
2026	4	5.0	no prices reported

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Ashburton area profile ABS Census 2021

7,952 Population

34.8% Own with mortgage

76.1% Houses

$2,743 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 Ashburton 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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What other customers paid

Where enough customers have reported it, the listing shows the typical price range for the job they reviewed.

Reviews going back to 2007

Australians have been reviewing local businesses here since 2007. How we handle reviews, disputes and removals is set out in our Fair Play Policy.

Jobs posted in Ashburton

1.0

Average quotes per job

4.79 hrs

Average response time

Based on the most recent job posts for plumbers in Ashburton.

How Much Does a Plumber Cost?

Average hourly rate $100 - $150

How Much Does it Cost to Fix a Blocked Drain?

Average cost $75 - $500

How Much Does it Cost to Replace a Toilet?

Average price $200 - $500

Plumbers in Ashburton — FAQs

How much do plumbers charge in Ashburton?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in Ashburton typically charge between $553 and $1,750. This is 25% above the Victorian average.

Is there a quieter time of year for plumbers in Ashburton?

Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, plumber demand in Ashburton tends to peak in June and is quietest in February. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.

How do I pick the right plumber in Ashburton?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Ashburton has 924 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Drainpro (2024), Sustainable Solar & Plumbing (2023) and Efficient Pure Plumbing Heating & Cooling (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.

How do Ashburton plumbers compare to the state average?

Plumbers in Ashburton have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 924 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.85 stars.

Does the Ashburton housing mix influence local plumbers?

Incomes in Ashburton run above the national median ($2,743/week vs $1,748/week), and plumbers pricing follows — sitting 25% above the Victorian average. Worth getting multiple quotes to find the right value point within that range. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Ashburton has 76% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 41, a median household income of $2,743/week.

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Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Ashburton area

Ashburton area profile ABS Census 2021

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