"Reliable, friendly, efficient plumber. Who does what he says, always keeps you in the loop and is very competitively..."
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Word of Mouth plumbers in Burnside receive an average rating of 4.5 based off 28 reviews.
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"Lee puts attention to every detail, nice work. Does it by the book, if you don't want dodgy "just whack it in" Lee is..."
"Appreciated Simon's honesty.. Thanks Simon... Most appreciated.. have a good Chrissy"
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"I have used Burnside Plumbing for the first time last week to change some toilet tanks and fix a leaking tap -..."
"Highly recommended. Ben came in, explained the situation and rectified the problem. My wife and I are very pleased..."
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"We used Proflow Plumbing Melbourne to carry out extensive plumbing works to the entire renovation of our new acquired..."
"Great plumber, he came on time polite and was really well prepared! Done the job right and price was not bad !"
"Great work! Tony & Mark worked hard and achieved the garden my wife & I were after. The advice on products has kept..."
"'I'm so pleased with the service from NickStar Plumbing. Nick has been fantastic to deal with - always on time,..."
"'I find Zak prompt, his expertise is second to none and all round his services are excellent. No problem recommending..."
Insights for plumbers servicing Burnside
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 in Burnside
Data-driven insights based on 28 customer reviews collected between 2010 and 2021, ABS Census data
Burnside plumbers average 4.5 stars — 0.4 stars below the Victorian average of 4.85, though ratings have dipped slightly in recent years, based on 28 customer reviews across 18 plumbers servicing the area.
Reviews & trust
Local plumber ratings have trended down from 4.9/5 (2010) to 3.3/5 (2021) — worth asking prospective providers what's changed. Burnside averages 4.0 new plumber reviews per year, 62% below the Victorian average. Fewer recent reviews means the ratings may reflect a smaller sample of customer experiences.
Based on 28 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2010–2021, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Burnside area
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| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2011 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2012 | 6 | 4.8 | no prices reported |
| 2013 | 2 | 4.5 | no prices reported |
| 2014 | 8 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
| 2018 | 1 | 1.0 | no prices reported |
| 2021 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2010–2021
Burnside area profile ABS Census 2021
Sample-size note: This page is built on 28 customer reviews — a smaller sample than our typical suburb page. Ratings and patterns here may shift materially as more data arrives.
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 Burnside 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 Burnside — FAQs
How can I tell if a plumber in Burnside is worth hiring?
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Burnside has 28 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth.
What is the average plumber rating in Burnside?
Plumbers in Burnside have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 28 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the Victorian average of 4.85 stars.