Compare quotes

Find the best plumbers in Eltham, VIC

Name: Plumbers
Brand: Word of Mouth
Rating: 5.0 (154 reviews)

View reviews, compare quotes and book professional plumbers in Eltham online.

Average rating of plumbers near Eltham

5.0 based on 154 reviews of 12 businesses

How it works

Get quotes from Eltham plumbers in three easy steps

Describe

Tell us what you need and we'll match you with local plumbers.

Compare

Receive free quotes and compare prices, reviews, and availability.

Connect

Choose the best plumbers for your job based on reviews and price.

Get free quotes

5.0

79 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 57 613 754 037 Special Offer

Servicing Eltham

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 Eltham

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 Eltham

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

5 reviews

Quality 4.2 Service 4.4 Value 4.4

Eltham VIC

Tuesday: 8am - 4pm

"Kitchen & external drainage (a large job) I have the utmost faith and trust in Jamie in the house and doing the..."

4.3

3 reviews

Quality 4.7 Service 4.7 Value 4.3

Eltham VIC

"Peter Bell is a great plumber. He's hard working, very prompt on service...especially emergency plumbing needs. ..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Eltham VIC

"Excellent work. Easy to talk to. Showed up on time and completed the job. We needed to add an extra toilet to our..."

4.5

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.0

Eltham VIC

"With R N Plumbing the job is done once and done properly thanks for your fantastic service greatly appreciated. "

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Eltham VIC

"Very quick friendly service"

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Eltham VIC

"Amazing service We had all of our cold water pipes and hot water pipes and hot water system expertly replaced. Mick..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Eltham VIC

"Never have I come across a more professional tradesperson. Would highly recommend to anybody in need of a reliable..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Eltham VIC

"Fitted an Electric Hot Water Service at very short notice. Brett was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Fastidious..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Eltham VIC

"I would like to thank the team at Harley Plumbing for their friendliness, professionalism and incredibly quick and..."

ABN: 11 645 308 649

Eltham VIC

Market Intelligence

Plumbers near Eltham

Data-driven insights based on 154 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data

75 / 100

Local Service Score

2 Award Winners

100% Positive Feedback

Comparing plumbers in Eltham starts with 154 customer reviews across the 19 providers servicing the area, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars — above the Victorian average of 4.85, with ratings on an upward trend in recent years.

Local factors

Household incomes in Eltham ($2,391/week) clear the national median ($1,748/week), yet plumber pricing sits 14% under the Victorian average — a value signal worth noting.

Booking guidance

Based on historical reviews, June is the busiest month for plumbers in Eltham and December the quietest — worth planning around if you can.

Cost guide

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 293% since 2011 (from $220 to $865 median), averaging 22.5% per year.

Ratings & trust

Eltham's plumber ratings have improved from 4.7/5 (2008) to 5.0/5 (2026), suggesting a local market that's getting stronger over time. Eltham sees 9.6 new plumber reviews a year (9% below the Victorian average), so local ratings move more slowly and reflect a smaller sample than high-volume areas.

Based on 154 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

9.6 / yr Review velocity -33%

5.0 stars Avg rating above avg

$865 Typical cost +8%

5.0 stars Service rating

8.1 avg Reviews / provider

10.1 / 10k Provider density

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Eltham area

See the figures behind this chart

Plumber reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Eltham area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2008	3	5.0	no prices reported
2009	1	4.0	no prices reported
2011	4	4.5	$220
2013	4	4.5	$3,500
2014	2	4.5	no prices reported
2015	2	5.0	no prices reported
2016	38	5.0	$2,248
2017	19	5.0	$180
2018	21	5.0	$500
2019	2	5.0	no prices reported
2020	6	5.0	$4,500
2021	27	5.0	$362
2022	17	5.0	$2,350
2023	5	5.0	no prices reported
2024	2	5.0	$865
2026	1	5.0	no prices reported

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Eltham area profile ABS Census 2021

18,847 Population

43.9% Own with mortgage

85.9% Houses

$2,391 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 Eltham 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.

What you can check before you call

Licences, where they’ve got them

Trade licences shown on the listing when the business has supplied them, with the licence number.

What other customers paid

Where enough customers have reported it, the listing shows the typical price range for the job they reviewed.

Reviews going back to 2007

Australians have been reviewing local businesses here since 2007. How we handle reviews, disputes and removals is set out in our Fair Play Policy.

Jobs posted in Eltham

1.0

Average quotes per job

7 min

Average response time

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

Jamie, was the plumber recommended by Jamie Moore, (Briar Hill Cabinets) to do all the plumbing work on my recent renovation. It wasnt a small job which Jamie is better known for, but the whole h...

lynnec6

10 March 2013

Approximate cost: $3500

Plumbek Plumbing

4.4

Eltham, VIC

Never have I come across a more professional tradesperson. Would highly recommend to anybody in need of a reliable plumber.

nicoleg795

24 June 2017

Approximate cost: $180

Burns Plumbing Services

5.0

Eltham, VIC

Kitchen & external drainage (a large job) I have the utmost faith and trust in Jamie in the house and doing the required work when I am not there, also I have been using Jamie for years and have ne...

dianeo2

31 October 2013

Approximate cost: $5700.00

Peter Bell is a great plumber. He's hard working, very prompt on service...especially emergency plumbing needs. Definately get value for money. We're used his services from installing a dishwash...

KJ2

19 January 2008

Footprints Plumbing

4.3

Eltham, VIC

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

How Much Does a Home Water Filtration System Cost in Australia in 2026?

A system-by-system guide to 2026 prices for jugs, under-sink, RO, UV, whole-house, softeners, and tank/bore filtration. Including who actually needs filtration and what to look for on the WaterMark sticker.

Plumbers in Eltham — FAQs

What time of year does plumber demand peak in Eltham?

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

How can I tell if a plumber in Eltham is worth hiring?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Eltham has 154 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. The Blockage Doctor (2022) and NewGen Solar & Heat Pumps (2022) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

What is the average plumber rating in Eltham?

Plumbers in Eltham have an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 154 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.85 stars.

What makes Eltham different when it comes to plumber work?

Household incomes in Eltham ($2,391/week) clear the national median ($1,748/week), yet plumber pricing sits 14% under the Victorian average — a value signal worth noting. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Eltham has 86% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 43, a median household income of $2,391/week.

Find the best plumbers in Eltham, VIC

How it works

Describe

Compare

Connect

Insights for plumbers servicing Eltham

Plumbers near Eltham

Local factors

Booking guidance

Cost guide

Ratings & trust

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Eltham area

Eltham 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

Related services in Eltham

Recent plumber reviews in Eltham

lynnec6

nicoleg795

dianeo2

KJ2

Find the right price for your job

How Much Does a Plumber Cost?

How Much Does it Cost to Fix a Blocked Drain?

How Much Does it Cost to Replace a Toilet?

How Much Does a Home Water Filtration System Cost in Australia in 2026?

More plumbers near you

Plumbers in Eltham — FAQs

Are you a business owner?