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4.9 based on 910 reviews of 25 businesses

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Word of Mouth plumbers in Cheltenham receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 910 reviews.

Sustainable Solar & Plumbing

Reviewed this week
4.9
161 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8
Verified ABN: 78 159 217 393 2023 Award Special Offer
Servicing Cheltenham
Saturday: By appointment
Most reviewed for: General plumbing
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"Simon came out at the last minute and changed my broken hot water system. They are well priced and did a wonderful..."

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Your Choice Plumbers

4.9
167 reviews
Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8
Verified ABN: 33 118 656 830 Special Offer
Servicing Cheltenham
Saturday: Closed
Licence No. 45964 Master Plumbers Association Member Complimentary Property Protection Audit
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"Good services with affordable price"

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Efficient Pure Plumbing Heating & Cooling

5.0
186 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 25 156 020 825
Servicing Cheltenham
Saturday: 9:00am to 12:00pm
Licence No. 47186 35+ years of experience 500,000+ succesfull installs
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"Very professional, excellent customer service and response time to my queries. The technicians were fantastic, they..."

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The Blockage Doctor

Reviewed recently
5.0
79 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 57 613 754 037 Special Offer
Servicing Cheltenham
Saturday: 7:00am to 5:00pm
Licence No. 112121 Lifetime warranty Senior and pensioner discounts
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"From initial contact to completion of the job, you have been amazing! Friendly, professional and very prompt. Thank..."

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NewGen Solar & Heat Pumps

5.0
51 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 75 160 075 963
Servicing Cheltenham
Saturday: 8:00am-6:00pm
Hot water heat pump experts since 2012 Fully qualified & accredited installers
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"I recently had a Sanden Eco plus unit installed by Ben and the team and they made it easy and the job was really..."

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W & M Plumbing Service

5.0
5 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.8
Verified ABN: 24 125 084 997
Servicing Cheltenham
Saturday: Closed
Licence No. 25954 40+ years experience Member of Master Plumbers Association
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"We have used W&M's plumbing service twice. On both occasions we were very satisfied with the service. The personnels..."

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Market Intelligence

Cheltenham plumbers

Data-driven insights based on 238 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 2 trust signal responses

85 / 100
Local Service Score
7 Award Winners
$650 median Typical Cost most jobs $400–$2,050
99% Positive Feedback

Cheltenham is one of the more affordable areas for plumbers — 70% below the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $650. 25 plumbers service the area with 238 customer reviews. Plumbers in Cheltenham who have earned Word of Mouth Service Awards include Sustainable Solar & Plumbing (2023) and 2 Masters (2019) — the award recognises consistently high customer ratings across a calendar year.

Pricing

Most jobs range from $400 to $2,050. Nearby: Mentone ($1,250), Moorabbin ($650), Highett ($650).

Best time to book

Our review data points to June as the busiest month for plumbers in Cheltenham, with January as the quietest — if your job can wait, booking in a quieter month usually means easier scheduling.

Local context

Cheltenham household incomes sit above the national median ($1,919/week vs $1,748/week), yet local plumbers charge 70% less than the Victorian average — a pricing anomaly worth noticing before you assume affluent-suburb rates apply.

Customer feedback

Cheltenham generates 50.4 new plumber reviews per year, running 371% above the Victorian average — giving you a larger sample to compare providers from than most comparable suburbs.

Based on 238 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

50.4 / yr Review velocity +250%
4.9 stars Avg rating above avg
$300 Typical cost -63%
5.0 stars Service rating
9.5 avg Reviews / provider
10.4 / 10k Provider density

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Cheltenham area

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Plumber reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Cheltenham area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year Reviews Average rating out of 5 Median reported cost
2009 1 5.0 no prices reported
2010 2 5.0 no prices reported
2011 23 5.0 $275
2012 17 5.0 $195
2013 31 4.9 $1,550
2014 87 4.9 $693
2015 79 4.9 $308
2016 102 5.0 $1,870
2017 112 5.0 $1,525
2018 113 5.0 $1,060
2019 37 4.8 $395
2020 31 5.0 $4,000
2021 49 4.9 $462
2022 41 5.0 $400
2023 37 5.0 $525
2024 101 5.0 $800
2025 42 5.0 $300
2026 3 5.0 no prices reported

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Cheltenham area profile ABS Census 2021

23,992 Population
37.2% Own with mortgage
58.5% Houses
$1,919 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 Cheltenham 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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Jobs posted in Cheltenham
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Average response time
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Recent plumber reviews in Cheltenham

Christmas eve crisis averted

Following referral from Reece Mentone, Darren responded to our call quickly. Being 11:00 amChristmas Eve, the gas unit to our solar hot water wouldn’t ignite. Darren quickly responded and through h...

AdamR U.

24 December 2024

Approximate cost: $1000

Sustainable Solar & Plumbing
4.9
Cheltenham, VIC
Repair of reclaim hot water system

Darren fixed my Reclaim hot water 22 Feb 2025 driving from his job in Berwick to Mernda on a stinking hot 36 degree Saturday. He came prepared with all the parts but after changing three circuit bo...

Chris F.

03 March 2025

Fantastic experience, Tyson is experienced plumber with a quick affordable and honest service. Would highly recommend to friends and family and will most certianly call on again. (Leaky taps and bl...

kirsten-j

27 November 2016
High End Plumbing Services
5.0
Cheltenham, VIC

I would highly recommend Tyson and high end plumbing to anyone. His work was of an excellent quality, extremely well priced, and completed ahead of time. I will definitely use again, and highly rec...

peter-b262

17 August 2016

A leak developed in our water supply to the house. After employing a specialist to find the hidden leak, we called Phil, acting on WOMOW recommendations, and he called in as agreed early the very n...

Stew

02 May 2009

Approximate cost: $180

Phil Hansen Plumbing
5.0
Cheltenham, VIC

We have been using Phil's services for years. The most professional and incredibly punctual tradesman we have ever used. His quotes are not the cheapest but whatever he does he does so well that ...

AnnaH2

09 January 2009

Recent plumber jobs in Cheltenham

Plumber Job

Cheltenham, VIC Email verified

Hi, we're looking for a plumber to assess our current hot water system at our premises in South Yarra. We've just confirmed that the system is working, but it appears to be too small for our current hot water demand. The hot water runs out / isn't sufficient during normal use, so we may need t...

Plumber Job

Cheltenham, VIC Email verified

Appears to be a blockage somewhere. Started with gurgle in toilet & shower. Used washing machine and then noticed en-suite was flooded and so was laundry. My bedroom carpet is waterlogged.

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Plumbers in Cheltenham — FAQs

How much do plumbers charge in Cheltenham?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in Cheltenham typically charge between $400 and $2,050. This is 70% more affordable than the Victorian average.

Is there a quieter time of year for plumbers in Cheltenham?

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

How do I pick the right plumber in Cheltenham?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Cheltenham has 238 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Home to Garden Plumbing Service (2025), Sustainable Solar & Plumbing (2023) and Your Choice Plumbers (2022) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 4 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

How do Cheltenham plumbers compare to the state average?

Plumbers in Cheltenham have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 238 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.84 stars.

Does the Cheltenham housing mix influence local plumbers?

Cheltenham household incomes sit above the national median ($1,919/week vs $1,748/week), yet local plumbers charge 70% less than the Victorian average — a pricing anomaly worth noticing before you assume affluent-suburb rates apply. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Cheltenham has a median age of 40, a median household income of $1,919/week.

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