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Brand: Word of Mouth
Rating: 4.9 (629 reviews)

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4.9 based on 629 reviews of 14 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 Balaclava

Tuesday: 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

"Extremely happy with everything from when the estimator came to give us a quote through to when the job was fully..."

4.9

167 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 33 118 656 830 Special Offer

Servicing Balaclava

Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00

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

Photos from Your Choice Plumbers

"Reliable, honest & do a great job every time. Thank you Armin ! "

4.9

161 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 78 159 217 393 2023 Award Special Offer

Servicing Balaclava

Tuesday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

Most reviewed for: General plumbing

Photos from Sustainable Solar & Plumbing

"Darren came punctually and fix multiple plumbing problems for me. He is friendly, well priced, and most importantly..."

5.0

51 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 75 160 075 963

Servicing Balaclava

Tuesday: 8:00am-6:00pm

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

Photos from NewGen Solar & Heat Pumps

"One of the best systems around, excellent service and staff. The process from start to finish was a dream , with a..."

5.0

5 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 24 125 084 997

Servicing Balaclava

Tuesday: 8.30am to 4:30pm

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

Photos from W & M Plumbing Service

"We have been very happy with the workers from W&M plumbing. They have been great and helpful. Going the extra mile...."

5.0

33 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Balaclava VIC

Tuesday: 8am- 430pm

"Couldn't ask for more from a plumber. Amazing service, quick to reply and all problems explained clearly and..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Balaclava VIC

"great service in placing air conditioning in our home. Including friendly service and good recommendation and..."

4.3

12 reviews

Quality 4.3 Service 4.3 Value 4.2

Elsternwick VIC

"Brodie arrived precisely on time, explained what he was about to do and in the next 2 hours cleaned as he promised..."

4.5

2 reviews

Quality 4.5 Service 4.5 Value 4.5

Elwood VIC

"Extremely prompt to respond, missed my call initially but called back as soon as I hung up. Was there in 5 minutes..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.0

Caulfield North VIC

"The water supply to my house was leaking. This was evidenced by the meter still increasing despite all taps turned..."

3.7

6 reviews

Quality 3.7 Service 3.7 Value 3.7

St Kilda East VIC

"These guys have been doing my plumbing for 30+ years and can always be trusted to do the right thing. Everything is..."

4.0

2 reviews

Quality 4.0 Service 4.5 Value 4.0

St Kilda East VIC

"fixed a broken toilet that would not stop flushing. sot they came and fixed it for the time being, but in the future..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.0

St Kilda East VIC

"Dave did the replumbing work for our renovated bathroom (which was also reconfigured). He was reliable and on time..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Windsor VIC

"2000 liter water tank provided and installed with elec pump and external tap. Some roof guttering. I dealt with 2..."

St Kilda East VIC

Tuesday: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm

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Market Intelligence

Balaclava plumbers

Data-driven insights based on 34 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 2 trust signal responses

80 / 100

Local Service Score

5 Award Winners

$1,500 median Typical Cost most jobs $585–$4,025

99% Positive Feedback

Balaclava is one of the pricier areas for plumbers — 50% above the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $1,500. 25 plumbers service the area with 34 customer reviews. Plumbers in Balaclava who have earned Word of Mouth Service Awards include ARG Services (2016) — the award recognises consistently high customer ratings across a calendar year.

Pricing

Most jobs range from $585 to $4,025. Nearby: Ripponlea ($1,250), St Kilda East ($1,500), Elwood ($1,250).

Local context

Best time to book

Our review data points to May as the busiest month for plumbers in Balaclava, with January as the quietest — if your job can wait, booking in a quieter month usually means easier scheduling.

Customer feedback

Balaclava generates 33.1 new plumber reviews per year, running 209% above the Victorian average — giving you a larger sample to compare providers from than most comparable suburbs.

Based on 34 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

33.1 / yr Review velocity +130%

5.0 stars Avg rating

$1,500 Typical cost +88%

5.0 stars Service rating

1.4 avg Reviews / provider

46.4 / 10k Provider density

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Balaclava area

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Plumber reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Balaclava area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2008	1	5.0	no prices reported
2009	2	4.5	$316
2010	5	4.6	$3,000
2011	17	4.8	$300
2012	15	4.7	$223
2013	29	4.7	$1,300
2014	76	4.9	$340
2015	74	4.9	$308
2016	77	4.9	$1,413
2017	96	5.0	$1,625
2018	91	5.0	$1,285
2019	32	4.8	$500
2020	28	4.8	$4,000
2021	25	4.7	$1,800
2022	31	5.0	$400
2023	16	5.0	$650
2024	9	4.6	$1,500
2025	2	5.0	no prices reported
2026	2	5.0	no prices reported

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Balaclava area profile ABS Census 2021

5,392 Population

29.8% Own with mortgage

17.2% Houses

$2,026 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 Balaclava 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

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Reviews going back to 2007

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Jobs posted

1.34

Average quotes per job

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

Adam and his team did the plumbing for my bathroom renovation recently. It ended up being a long and difficult job through no fault of theirs. Not only did they do an excellent job, but they were a...

sudanthiw

04 May 2021

ARG Services

5.0

Balaclava, VIC

Very committed and professional , caring company. They do what they promised to do on timely bases.

josephs732

13 November 2020

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 Balaclava — FAQs

How much does a plumber cost in Balaclava?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in Balaclava typically charge between $585 and $4,025. This is 50% above the Victorian average.

What time of year does plumber demand peak in Balaclava?

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

How can I tell if a plumber in Balaclava is worth hiring?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Balaclava has 34 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Sustainable Solar & Plumbing (2023), Efficient Pure Plumbing Heating & Cooling (2022) and Your Choice Plumbers (2022) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 2 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

What is the average plumber rating in Balaclava?

Plumbers in Balaclava have an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 34 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.

What makes Balaclava different when it comes to plumber work?

With household income in Balaclava at $2,026/week (vs $1,748/week nationally), local plumbers price at 50% above the Victorian average — in line with what the suburb's income profile would predict. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Balaclava has apartments make up 61% of housing, a median age of 35, a median household income of $2,026/week.

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