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Rating: 4.7 (311 reviews)

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4.7 based on 311 reviews of 25 businesses

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4.9

161 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 78 159 217 393 2023 Award Special Offer

Servicing Carlton

Wednesday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

Most reviewed for: General plumbing

Photos from Sustainable Solar & Plumbing

"Darren fixed my Reclaim hot water 22 Feb 2025 driving from his job in Berwick to Mernda on a stinking hot 36 degree..."

5.0

5 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 24 125 084 997

Servicing Carlton

Wednesday: 8.30am to 4:30pm

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

Photos from W & M Plumbing Service

"We were extremely satisfied with the work carried out by W&M Plumbing. They arrived promptly at the arranged time,..."

4.4

67 reviews

Quality 4.4 Service 4.4 Value 4.4

2024 Award

Melbourne VIC

Wednesday: 24 hours

"Very professional, excellent work and most importantly, honest and trustworthy."

5.0

9 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Carlton VIC

Wednesday: Always Open

"Just wanted to say thank you! I would confidently recommend these plumbers for any plumbing issues you may be facing...."

4.8

19 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.8 Value 4.8

Melbourne VIC

"Gaschill is a wonderful company. they replaced our whole ducted heating system which was 20 years old last winter and..."

4.3

10 reviews

Quality 4.3 Service 4.3 Value 4.3

Melbourne VIC

"Zak has just completed a hydronic system for us - the first install of new Reece-supplied Purmo radiators and Bosch..."

4.3

4 reviews

Quality 4.3 Service 4.3 Value 4.3

Fitzroy VIC

"'Installed hydronic heating system. Quick free quote at good price. I had Martyn and Olly. Young and frienly team..."

4.6

11 reviews

Quality 4.6 Service 4.6 Value 4.6

ABN: 37 664 991 351 2023 Award Special Offer

Melbourne VIC

Wednesday: On call 24 hours

"Tradies that are on time and very professional"

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

Wednesday: 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM

"Fantastic service, I like their service because they have completed my work on time and behaved as a professional and..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Carlton North VIC

"Tom came highly recommended by family in Princes Hill who had him do their new roof. From the first phone call, I was..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"Hot water service went out. Rang them at 5.30 pm.At 7.30 am a plumber was in attendance to quote an advise .By 1 pm..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"I can not speak highly enough about this plumber. He did an excellent job and more than quoted for, for the best..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"Courteous, efficient and honest service. Thanks for a job well done. Very friendly service. Pleasure doing business..."

4.5

2 reviews

Quality 4.5 Service 4.5 Value 4.5

Melbourne VIC

"I used Cragg Plumbing for a broken showerhead & hot water issues (they was recommended to me via a work colleague)..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.5

Melbourne VIC

"I needed some major work done on a storm water drain on my property thanks to invasive tree roots. Cain Smyth was..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

Wednesday: 24 Hours Open

"im very happy with there service and price "

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"Had Complete Aqua Services just finish our full sewer and stormwater replacement. My wife and I would recommend the..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"I recently had a blocked pipe that I was unable to fix, so I called Blueys Plumbing and Gasfitting. Joe was around on..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

Wednesday: 24 x 7

"Very coordinated and effective service. A few months ago they installed our Air Conditioning and we had no problem...."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"Excellent emergency service and truly professional work. Would highly recommend"

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"After realizing, at 11pm on a holiday Monday night, that I had a leak in my ceiling I started calling around for a..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

Wednesday: 7am - 6pm

"We moved into a new house and had a problem with dripping aluminium downpipes waking us up on rainy nights. I rang..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"We have had a stand alone studio constructed in our back yard at home. The studio includes a bathroom so we needed..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

Wednesday: All Day

"Very helpful workers. Fixed things straight away. Very friendly too. I got fast efficient response Fixed ducted..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"Very efficient and quick service. A plumber was organized the next day to come out and inspect and detect the issue..."

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Market Intelligence

Plumbers near Carlton

Data-driven insights based on 311 customer reviews collected between 2010 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 2 trust signal responses

78 / 100

Local Service Score

5 Award Winners

$1,550 median Typical Cost most jobs $974–$2,250

95% Positive Feedback

Carlton is one of the pricier areas for plumbers — 60% above the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $1,550. 25 plumbers service the area with 311 customer reviews. Local Word of Mouth Service Award winners in Carlton: Your Pro Plumber (2019). The award is given to plumbers with consistently high customer ratings across a calendar year.

Cost guide

Most jobs range from $974 to $2,250. Nearby: Fitzroy ($1,550), Carlton North ($1,550), Melbourne ($1,340).

Booking guidance

Based on historical reviews, April is the busiest month for plumbers in Carlton and January the quietest — worth planning around if you can.

Local factors

Carlton's demographic (median age 27) shows up in review engagement: 73% more plumber reviews here than the Victorian average, meaning fresher signals on local providers.

Ratings & trust

Review flow in Carlton runs above typical: 18.3 new plumber reviews a year (73% above the Victorian average) — more reviewer activity than most suburbs have on file.

Based on 311 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2010–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

18.3 / yr Review velocity +27%

4.7 stars Avg rating below avg

$1,600 Typical cost +100%

5.0 stars Service rating

12.4 avg Reviews / provider

15.6 / 10k Provider density

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Carlton area

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Plumber reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Carlton area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2010	1	5.0	no prices reported
2011	16	4.9	$340
2012	9	5.0	$223
2013	11	4.6	$670
2014	30	4.8	$450
2015	22	4.8	$400
2016	14	4.7	no prices reported
2017	7	5.0	$500
2018	27	5.0	$245
2019	20	4.6	$600
2020	26	5.0	$1,050
2021	13	4.7	$1,325
2022	12	5.0	no prices reported
2023	51	4.5	$773
2024	45	4.6	$2,000
2025	4	3.0	$1,600
2026	3	5.0	no prices reported

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2010–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Carlton area profile ABS Census 2021

16,055 Population

10% Own with mortgage

1.3% Houses

$1,292 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 Carlton 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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Reviews going back to 2007

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Jobs posted in Carlton

1.0

Average quotes per job

2 min

Average response time

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

Would recommend Your Pro Plumber to anyone needing any plumbing work done. Boys were very helpful. Got the work done that two other companies failed at and only made worse!

kez-o72

21 February 2019

Your Pro Plumber

5.0

Carlton, VIC

Dean (your pro plumber) has been absolutely amazing. I have never left a review online before because I have never felt so confident with the work that someone has done at my house. Dean has change...

adele-d

21 February 2019

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Average hourly rate $100 - $150

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Average cost $75 - $500

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Plumbers in Carlton — FAQs

What should I expect to pay for a plumber in Carlton?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in Carlton typically charge between $974 and $2,250. This is 60% above the Victorian average.

When should I book a plumber for the best availability?

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

How do I find a good plumber in Carlton?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Carlton has 311 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Metropolitan Plumbing Melbourne (2024), Sustainable Solar & Plumbing (2023) and Rightnow Services (2023) 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.

How well-rated are plumbers in Carlton?

Plumbers in Carlton have an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 311 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the Victorian average of 4.85 stars.

How does the Carlton area shape local plumber demand?

Carlton's demographic (median age 27) shows up in review engagement: 73% more plumber reviews here than the Victorian average, meaning fresher signals on local providers. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Carlton has apartments make up 81% of housing, a median age of 27, a median household income of $1,292/week.

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