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Rating: 4.9 (882 reviews)

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4.9 based on 882 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 Blackburn

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

"I appreciate the pleasant environment while outside temperatures try to reach 40. Shane was pleasant, helpful,..."

4.9

167 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 33 118 656 830 Special Offer

Servicing Blackburn

Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00

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

Photos from Your Choice Plumbers

"Based on reviews, I chose Your Choice Plumbers 3 years ago & they've been our absolute 'go to' ever since !!! 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 Blackburn

Tuesday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

Most reviewed for: General plumbing

Photos from Sustainable Solar & Plumbing

"Simon arrived on time and completed the job quickly and efficiently. He took time at the job completion to run..."

5.0

79 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 57 613 754 037 Special Offer

Servicing Blackburn

Tuesday: On call 24 hours

Licence No. 112121 Lifetime warranty Senior and pensioner discounts

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"I had severe kitchen drainage clocked before calling them. This was my second time using them to help after they..."

5.0

25 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified

Mitcham VIC

Tuesday: 8am - 4.30pm

"The business is professional and efficient. Many thanks to Jack who kept us informed during the whole process of..."

5.0

51 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 75 160 075 963

Servicing Blackburn

Tuesday: 8:00am-6:00pm

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

Photos from NewGen Solar & Heat Pumps

"Thanks for a great job with excellent communication from Ben and the tradesmen were polite, punctual and efficient...."

5.0

5 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 24 125 084 997

Servicing Blackburn

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...."

4.7

101 reviews

Quality 4.6 Service 4.8 Value 4.4

ABN: 70 063 715 074 Special Offer

Blackburn VIC

Tuesday: 24 HOURS

"Steve is friendly, professional, did the work quickly and was focussed on the customer. Came around to quote the..."

4.9

44 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Vermont South VIC

Tuesday: 7:30am-5:00pm

" Great job done in an emergency situation. Excellent and professional service, mixed with fun personalities. I..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Blackburn North VIC

"Came out straight away when requested and was very knowledgeable and professional. Col is a clever guy which you need..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Blackburn South VIC

"Very reasonably priced. Prompt service and good communication. Patient and friendly. Definitely recommend."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Blackburn North VIC

"Great service, very professional and polite. Garry was very accommodating to my needs and worked around my schedule..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Nunawading VIC

"Thank you John for your prompt and friendly service. Excellent work ethic.. could not be more pleased with..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Nunawading VIC

"Tony provided a reliable, friendly and importantly, a prompt service. He conducted a thorough analysis of our..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Box Hill VIC

"We had our old instant hot water service replaced with a storage one. This required some extra pipes and a small..."

4.5

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.0

Nunawading VIC

"We had a consultancy from Sustainable Plumbing. They new so much more about Solar, tanks and greywater than our..."

4.7

3 reviews

Quality 4.7 Service 4.7 Value 4.7

Forest Hill VIC

"Quick response! Called at 4pm. Arrived same day at 5:30pm. Extremely friendly, efficient service! Thanks!"

4.4

7 reviews

Quality 4.4 Service 4.4 Value 4.4

Donvale VIC

"Phill Breeze has been our plumber for several years and we wouldn’t use any other company. Phill is the best at what..."

5.0

4 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Box Hill North VIC

"Thank you Andrew for a job well done. The boys turned up on time, completed the installation quickly and left the..."

5.0

6 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Doncaster East VIC

"Ben was brilliant! Called Endeavour Plumbing in the morning a couple of days before Christmas expecting response..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Vermont VIC

"Phil, Can you please pass on to your staff how well they conducted themselves and how good a job they did. I..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Burwood East VIC

"Replaced old gal cold water supply to our house. Great service, excellent communication, punctual, and completed the..."

5.0

9 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 5.0 Value 4.9

Surrey Hills VIC

"Karl came promptly for emergency work at our home in Box Hill. He was thorough and professional and the final quote..."

5.0

10 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Doncaster East VIC

Tuesday: 7:00am-6:00pm

"Very thorough. Alex and his guys cleared our stormwater drains and gave clear and sensible advice about how to deal..."

5.0

10 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

2024 Award

Doncaster VIC

"Justin did an amazing job renovating my kitchen. He was professional, skilled and communicated well. He paid..."

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Market Intelligence

Blackburn's plumber directory

Data-driven insights based on 882 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 2 trust signal responses

86 / 100

Local Service Score

10 Award Winners

$875 median Typical Cost most jobs $498–$2,438

99% Positive Feedback

Blackburn is one of the pricier areas for plumbers — 25% above the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $875. 25 plumbers service the area with 882 customer reviews. Blackburn plumbers recognised with Word of Mouth Service Awards: Konstant Maintenance Plumbing & Drainage Services (2017). Awards reflect sustained high customer ratings across a calendar year.

Price overview

Most jobs range from $498 to $2,438. Nearby: Blackburn North ($875), Blackburn South ($1,250), Nunawading ($1,250).

Suburb context

With incomes above the national median in Blackburn ($2,065/week vs $1,748/week), plumbers price accordingly — 25% above the Victorian average.

Seasonal demand

Plumbers in Blackburn tend to be busiest in June and quietest in January according to review data — booking during the quieter stretch often means more choice.

Customer experience

Blackburn sees 46.4 new plumber reviews a year — 338% above the Victorian average, a larger recent sample than comparable suburbs in the state.

Based on 882 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

46.4 / yr Review velocity +222%

4.9 stars Avg rating

$1,000 Typical cost +25%

5.0 stars Service rating

35.3 avg Reviews / provider

17.3 / 10k Provider density

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Blackburn area

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Plumber reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Blackburn area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2008	2	5.0	no prices reported
2009	6	5.0	$360
2010	42	4.7	$350
2011	35	4.9	$423
2012	26	5.0	$250
2013	42	4.7	$315
2014	105	4.8	$450
2015	79	4.8	$393
2016	103	4.9	$828
2017	116	5.0	$911
2018	119	5.0	$1,060
2019	35	4.8	$600
2020	29	5.0	$4,000
2021	58	4.9	$1,500
2022	43	5.0	$400
2023	21	5.0	$700
2024	16	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.

Blackburn area profile ABS Census 2021

14,478 Population

32.5% Own with mortgage

66% Houses

$2,065 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 Blackburn 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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Jobs posted in Blackburn

1.0

Average quotes per job

18.65 hrs

Average response time

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

I was able to get Steve on the phone straight away for a blocked pipe, he gave me a reasonable quote sight unseen and was around in the morning, and let me know when he was running late. Steve was...

faesar

17 January 2018

Approximate cost: $250

Konstant Maintenance Plumbing & Drainage Services

4.7

Blackburn, VIC

Recommend the guys to anyone, quick ontime, great job. Honest and trustworthy. Called yesterday and they were here this morning.

adamf611

02 October 2017

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 Blackburn — FAQs

What are typical plumber prices in Blackburn?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in Blackburn typically charge between $498 and $2,438. This is 25% above the Victorian average.

When is the best time to book a plumber in Blackburn?

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

What should I look for when choosing a plumber?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Blackburn has 882 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. J&G Plumbing Solutions Pty Ltd (2024), Sustainable Solar & Plumbing (2023) and Efficient Pure Plumbing Heating & Cooling (2022) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 7 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

What rating do plumbers in Blackburn typically receive?

Plumbers in Blackburn have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 882 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.

What should I know about Blackburn when hiring a plumber?

With incomes above the national median in Blackburn ($2,065/week vs $1,748/week), plumbers price accordingly — 25% above the Victorian average. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Blackburn has 66% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 41, a median household income of $2,065/week.

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Customer experience

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Blackburn area

Blackburn area profile ABS Census 2021

What you can check before you call

Licences, where they’ve got them

What other customers paid

Reviews going back to 2007

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