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"Nathan sorted everything out quickly and professionally! Thanks Nathan - you are the best."
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Word of Mouth plumbers in Breakwater receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 223 reviews.
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"Evening emergency service call for broken pump before a rainy night. Quick, clean, and courteous service."
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"Great job by Andrew and the team. Highly recommend. Jodie"
"Very impressed with service. Dave responded very quickly to repair a burst pipe in our ceiling. He was very..."
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"Highly experienced local Geelong Plumbers! Very reliable, honest & fast. We’ve used the guys from BayPlumbing for the..."
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"amazing service, they found issues with our gas heater and fixed it straight away. the guys were friendly and amazing..."
"Great service, competitive rates, reliable and friendly."
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"Amazing work ., from the hot water service to the replacement back tap. Thanks guys"
"We were in urgent need of a plumber to fix a leak that was just getting worse. One call to Kane and within 30 mins..."
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"When my hot water service stopped working I rang around trying to find a plumber, and was told by everyone I spoke to..."
"I do not usually leave feedback for companies but with Barwon Solar, I make an exception to my rule. I had a few..."
"Highly recommended based on our experience, we couldn't be happier. Dale is very professional and thorough, bent..."
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"Had a gas heater installed, was really impressed with the service, Travis provided us with heaps of info on the..."
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"Fast service, friendly team, knowladgeble exPerienced plumbers, value for money. Client for 3 years "
"I used Geelong 24 Hour Plumbing last weekend. Our hot water system stopped working and we needed an emergency..."
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"Awesome customer service. The team here are wonderful. Always willing to help and give us a hand. Have used them..."
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"Leaking toilet fixed on same day as I called them with minimal fuss - felt that they treated me with respect &..."
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"This business has performed numerous jobs for us from changing tap washers to installing a complete draining system. ..."
"'Dale was really helpful. He showed up on time, was professional and friendly.'"
"'Shaun has just fixed the roof for me. I am very grateful of his prompt service. Would recommend.'"
"Provided an excellent opportunity for one of our VicWorks Bellarine participant to continue his apprenticeship :)"
"We have used this business for many years through our rental property manager, you can trust Matt's team and they are..."
"Great. Really good at communicating and letting us know what was going on. They turned up when they said they would..."
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Insights for plumbers servicing Breakwater
In total, 991 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 48.8 hours. Quotes sent back through the marketplace average $584 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
Plumbers near Breakwater
Data-driven insights based on 223 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2025, ABS Census data
Breakwater is one of the pricier areas for plumbers — 25% above the Victorian average. 25 plumbers service the area with 223 customer reviews.
Booking guidance
Based on historical reviews, February is the busiest month for plumbers in Breakwater and December the quietest — worth planning around if you can.
Cost guide
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 1182% since 2015 (from $78 to $1,000 median), averaging 131.3% per year.
Ratings & trust
Review flow in Breakwater runs above typical: 13.1 new plumber reviews a year (24% above the Victorian average) — more reviewer activity than most suburbs have on file.
Based on 223 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2025, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Breakwater area
See the figures behind this chart
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 3 | 4.3 | no prices reported |
| 2011 | 2 | 4.5 | no prices reported |
| 2012 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2013 | 13 | 4.9 | no prices reported |
| 2014 | 24 | 4.8 | no prices reported |
| 2015 | 3 | 5.0 | $78 |
| 2016 | 21 | 5.0 | $140 |
| 2017 | 10 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2018 | 14 | 5.0 | $600 |
| 2019 | 13 | 5.0 | $1,400 |
| 2020 | 13 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2021 | 12 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2022 | 14 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2023 | 24 | 4.8 | $1,325 |
| 2024 | 52 | 4.8 | $1,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2025
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Breakwater 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 — 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 Breakwater 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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Plumbers in Breakwater — FAQs
When is the best time to book a plumber in Breakwater?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, plumber demand in Breakwater tends to peak in February and is quietest in December. 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 — Breakwater has 223 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Super Home Services (2024), Mr Emergency (2024) and Bay Plumbing & Drainage (2024) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
What rating do plumbers in Breakwater typically receive?
Plumbers in Breakwater have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 223 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.