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"Nicholas really knows his job ! really professional. knows the plumbing regs, on time , on price ! great people..."
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Word of Mouth plumbers in Cardigan receive an average rating of 4.6 based off 25 reviews.
Alfredton VIC
"I was impressed with how polite and friendly they were. I had my guttering replaced and all of the mess was taken..."
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"Prompt, efficient, helpful and the best service I have had for a long time in a company. I would not now use any..."
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"Overall a good experience replacing an old gas storage HWS with a new instantaneous HWS. This included upgrading the..."
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"John and his team recently installed hydronic heating in our house. John was very friendly and helpful. His team..."
Ballarat Central VIC
"We highly recommend Phillip, who finished a variety of jobs, both big and small, at our property recently. They were..."
Magpie VIC
"They offer a complete drain plumbing service for homes and businesses throughout Ballarat and surrounding..."
Sebastopol VIC
"Great service, quick, with flexible hours and great reliability. Will definitely use again for any plumbing needs..."
Redan VIC
"In the last year, Daniel and his team installed a new gas stove and hot water system at my house. They worked very..."
Ballarat VIC
"What a great company!!! Not only did they arrive when they said they were going to but they stuck to their quoted..."
Ballarat VIC
"Would definitely use again! Prompt, friendly and got the job done."
Ballarat Central VIC
"I have recently renovated my bathroom and received fanstic service off this company. The staff, especially Roger went..."
Alfredton VIC
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"Great service with a quick deliveries. Always willing to go that extra mile for you. Never had any problems and..."
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"ongoing faulty gas hot water service.After phoning reception in morn, was given a time of service for following..."
Ballarat VIC
"I requested a quote from SLEEP'S PLUMBING, I'm so glad I did.... A very friendly guy from Sleep's Plumbing came to..."
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Market Intelligence
Cardigan's plumber directory
Data-driven insights based on 25 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data
81
/ 100
96%
Positive Feedback
Cardigan plumbers average 4.6 stars — 0.2 stars below the Victorian average of 4.85, with ratings on an upward trend in recent years, based on 25 customer reviews across 25 plumbers servicing the area.
Suburb context
With incomes above the national median in Cardigan ($2,713/week vs $1,748/week), plumbers price accordingly — 21% above the Victorian average.
Customer experience
Breaking down the ratings: quality leads at 5.0/5, service lags at 4.0/5 — worth getting multiple quotes before committing. Over the 2008–2026 window, plumbers in Cardigan have moved from 4.4/5 to 4.8/5 — genuine improvement in customer-reported quality. At 2.1 new plumber reviews a year — 80% under the Victorian average — Cardigan's ratings reflect a smaller, more slowly updating sample.
Price overview
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 197% since 2011 (from $408 to $1,210 median), averaging 197.0% per year.
Based on 25 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
2.1 / yr
Review velocity -85%
4.6 stars
Avg rating below avg
$1,210
Typical cost +44%
4.0 stars
Service rating
1.0 avg
Reviews / provider
235.0 / 10k
Provider density
Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Cardigan area
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| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 1 | 3.0 | no prices reported |
| 2011 | 4 | 4.8 | $408 |
| 2012 | 4 | 4.0 | $1,210 |
| 2013 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2014 | 3 | 4.7 | no prices reported |
| 2015 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2017 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2022 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2023 | 4 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2024 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2026 | 1 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
Cardigan area profile ABS Census 2021
1,064
Population
53.9%
Own with mortgage
98.7%
Houses
$2,713
Median income / week
Sample-size note: This page is built on 25 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 — 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 Cardigan 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 Cardigan — FAQs
How do I pick the right plumber in Cardigan?
Start by comparing customer reviews — Cardigan has 25 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth.
How do Cardigan plumbers compare to the state average?
Plumbers in Cardigan have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 25 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the Victorian average of 4.85 stars.
Does the Cardigan housing mix influence local plumbers?
With incomes above the national median in Cardigan ($2,713/week vs $1,748/week), plumbers price accordingly — 21% above the Victorian average. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Cardigan has 99% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 36, a median household income of $2,713/week.
