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Rating: 4.9 (568 reviews)

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4.9 based on 568 reviews of 25 businesses

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5.0

186 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 25 156 020 825

Servicing Donvale

Tuesday: 8:00am to 5:00pm

Licence No. 47186 35+ years of experience 500,000+ succesfull installs

Photos from Efficient Pure Plumbing Heating & Cooling

Photo from Efficient Pure Plumbing Heating & Cooling

"Excellent service from time of making appointment for the servicing of my cooler system, to job completion. Highly..."

4.9

161 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 78 159 217 393 2023 Award Special Offer

Servicing Donvale

Tuesday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

Most reviewed for: General plumbing

Photos from Sustainable Solar & Plumbing

"Following referral from Reece Mentone, Darren responded to our call quickly. Being 11:00 amChristmas Eve, the gas..."

5.0

25 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified

Mitcham VIC

Tuesday: 8am - 4.30pm

"We initially came into contact with this business as contractors who were selected by the company designing and..."

5.0

79 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 57 613 754 037 Special Offer

Servicing Donvale

Tuesday: On call 24 hours

Licence No. 112121 Lifetime warranty Senior and pensioner discounts

Photos from The Blockage Doctor

"After 2 different plumbers not being able to help us with concrete down our drain, the Blockage Doctor was able to..."

5.0

51 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 75 160 075 963

Servicing Donvale

Tuesday: 8:00am-6:00pm

Hot water heat pump experts since 2012 Fully qualified & accredited installers

Photos from NewGen Solar & Heat Pumps

"Really happy we had NewGen Solar design & install our solar panels in Black Rock. Especially considering where power..."

5.0

5 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 24 125 084 997

Servicing Donvale

Tuesday: 8.30am to 4:30pm

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

Photos from W & M Plumbing Service

"Fantastic trust worthy plumbers. Family run business who has great values and customer service which is hard to find..."

4.4

7 reviews

Quality 4.4 Service 4.4 Value 4.4

Donvale VIC

"'I booked Breeze Plumbing and they were fantastic! Could not fault them at all. Much obliged!'"

5.0

10 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Doncaster East VIC

Tuesday: 7:00am-6:00pm

"I am very happy with the service from Alex at Lexpro Plumbing. He quoted promptly and did the job to my..."

5.0

6 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Doncaster East VIC

"Ben came and fixed a blocked drain for me. He was there when he said he would be and left my yard spotless!"

4.8

16 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.8 Value 4.8

Ringwood North VIC

"Staff are amazing, so helpful and friendly, job was completed on time, with great prices,I highly recommend."

4.5

2 reviews

Quality 4.0 Service 4.5 Value 4.0

Park Orchards VIC

"Lucas was quick to reply to my email & came round the next day to give a quote for fixing a couple of garden taps. ..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Nunawading VIC

"Thank you John for your prompt and friendly service. Excellent work ethic.. could not be more pleased with..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Mitcham VIC

"Came at short notice,friendly, fast and very happy, will be calling him everytime we have a plumping problem. Cheers..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Nunawading VIC

"Tony provided a reliable, friendly and importantly, a prompt service. He conducted a thorough analysis of our..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Ringwood North VIC

"Very happy with the team from Laser Plumbing. They gave a fair written quote with all the details of the job broken..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Ringwood North VIC

"Wanting a plumber that is punctual, meticulous, courteous and who does an excellent job? Then David Fitt Plumbing is..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Ringwood North VIC

"John does all plumbing jobs in my house, and is the most reliable plumber I've ever met. He is always on time, does..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Blackburn North VIC

"Great service, very professional and polite. Garry was very accommodating to my needs and worked around my schedule..."

4.5

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.0

Nunawading VIC

"We had a consultancy from Sustainable Plumbing. They new so much more about Solar, tanks and greywater than our..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.0

Templestowe VIC

"Rod is both friendly and professional. When he quotes for a job, he directs you to suppliers that offer..."

4.3

4 reviews

Quality 4.3 Service 4.3 Value 4.3

Ringwood VIC

"Hi i had Plumbtrax come to my house and install a new toilet suite on the 27/9/08. I found Plumbtrax to be very..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Blackburn North VIC

"Came out straight away when requested and was very knowledgeable and professional. Col is a clever guy which you need..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Blackburn South VIC

"Very reasonably priced. Prompt service and good communication. Patient and friendly. Definitely recommend."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Ringwood VIC

"I have used Dickson Plumbing Services several times and highly recommend them for their punctuality, fair prices and..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Ringwood VIC

"We had to call out a plumber on a Sunday for a emergency repair service. The service technician came within the hour..."

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Market Intelligence

Plumbers in Donvale

Data-driven insights based on 568 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 2 trust signal responses

81 / 100

Local Service Score

6 Award Winners

$1,750 median Typical Cost most jobs $618–$4,350

100% Positive Feedback

Donvale is one of the pricier areas for plumbers — 25% above the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $1,750. 25 plumbers service the area with 568 customer reviews.

Typical costs

Most jobs range from $618 to $4,350. Nearby: Park Orchards ($1,500), Doncaster East ($1,000), Mitcham ($1,250).

About the area

Donvale's median household income is $2,100/week — above the national median of $1,748/week — and local plumbers pricing reflects this, running 25% above the Victorian average.

When to book

If you have flexibility on timing, our review data shows plumber demand in Donvale tends to peak around June and ease off in January — booking during quieter periods may mean more providers available and faster response times.

Reviews & trust

With 29.9 new reviews per year — 182% above the Victorian average — Donvale has more recent plumber feedback on file than a typical area in the state.

Based on 568 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

29.9 / yr Review velocity +108%

4.9 stars Avg rating above avg

$1,250 Typical cost +56%

5.0 stars Service rating

22.7 avg Reviews / provider

19.8 / 10k Provider density

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Donvale area

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Plumber reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Donvale area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2007	1	5.0	no prices reported
2008	5	4.4	no prices reported
2010	2	4.5	no prices reported
2011	18	4.9	$250
2012	16	5.0	$223
2013	36	4.8	$1,300
2014	59	4.9	$1,200
2015	39	4.9	$1,525
2016	70	4.9	$2,685
2017	64	5.0	$2,000
2018	94	5.0	$2,550
2019	21	4.8	$500
2020	23	5.0	$4,000
2021	46	5.0	$1,082
2022	37	5.0	$2,075
2023	21	5.0	$3,325
2024	11	4.6	$1,250
2025	1	5.0	no prices reported
2026	4	5.0	no prices reported

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2007–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Donvale area profile ABS Census 2021

12,644 Population

36.6% Own with mortgage

86.8% Houses

$2,100 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 Donvale 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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What other customers paid

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Reviews going back to 2007

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Jobs posted

1.34

Average quotes per job

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

How Much Does a Plumber Cost?

Average hourly rate $100 - $150

How Much Does it Cost to Fix a Blocked Drain?

Average cost $75 - $500

How Much Does it Cost to Replace a Toilet?

Average price $200 - $500

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Plumbers in Donvale — FAQs

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

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in Donvale typically charge between $618 and $4,350. This is 25% 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 Donvale 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 find a good plumber in Donvale?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Donvale has 568 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Sustainable Solar & Plumbing (2023), Efficient Pure Plumbing Heating & Cooling (2022) and The Blockage Doctor (2022) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 3 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

How well-rated are plumbers in Donvale?

Plumbers in Donvale have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 568 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.85 stars.

How does the Donvale area shape local plumber demand?

Donvale's median household income is $2,100/week — above the national median of $1,748/week — and local plumbers pricing reflects this, running 25% above the Victorian average. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Donvale has 87% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 45, a median household income of $2,100/week.

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About the area

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Reviews & trust

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Donvale area

Donvale area profile ABS Census 2021

What you can check before you call

Licences, where they’ve got them

What other customers paid

Reviews going back to 2007

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