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4.5 based on 158 reviews of 25 businesses

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Word of Mouth plumbers in Carlton receive an average rating of 4.5 based off 158 reviews.

W & M Plumbing Service

5.0
5 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.8
Verified ABN: 24 125 084 997
Servicing Carlton
Sunday: Closed
Licence No. 25954 40+ years experience Member of Master Plumbers Association
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"Fantastic trust worthy plumbers. Family run business who has great values and customer service which is hard to find..."

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Gaschill

4.8
19 reviews
Quality 4.8 Service 4.8 Value 4.8
Melbourne VIC

"Good, realiable and friendly service with a smile. Explained what they’d done and how to maintain moving forward. I..."

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Rightnow Services

4.6
11 reviews
Quality 4.6 Service 4.6 Value 4.6
ABN: 37 664 991 351 2023 Award Special Offer
Melbourne VIC
Sunday: On call 24 hours

"Joey was brilliant, arrived within 30 mins and did a great job fixing a burst pipe in our kitchen on a Saturday..."

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My Melbourne Plumber

5.0
3 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Melbourne VIC

"Had a problem with a gas cooktop that nobody else wanted to know about so I rang my Melbourne Plumber and they were..."

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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 +29%
4.7 stars Avg rating below avg
$1,600 Typical cost +90%
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 — 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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Recent plumber reviews 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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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 customer reviews — Carlton has 311 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Metropolitan Plumbing Melbourne (2024), Rightnow Services (2023) and Gaschill (2020) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 1 other local award winner) — 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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