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Average rating of plumbers near Emerald
5.0 based on 477 reviews of 24 businesses

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Word of Mouth plumbers in Emerald receive an average rating of 5.0 based off 477 reviews.

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 Emerald
Monday: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Licence No. 47186 35+ years of experience 500,000+ succesfull installs
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"Had my in roof ducted heater serviced by Zac. He was friendly and very informative. He was efficient and honest. I..."

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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 Emerald
Monday: On call 24 hours
Licence No. 112121 Lifetime warranty Senior and pensioner discounts
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"Good communication, very fast and friendly. No hidden costs. Would highly recommend."

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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 Emerald
Monday: 8:00am-6:00pm
Hot water heat pump experts since 2012 Fully qualified & accredited installers
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"NewGen installed a heat pump HWS for us over 3 years ago, and we couldn't be more pleased with the performance of our..."

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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 Emerald
Monday: 8.30am to 4:30pm
Licence No. 25954 40+ years experience Member of Master Plumbers Association
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"We were extremely satisfied with the work carried out by W&M Plumbing. They arrived promptly at the arranged time,..."

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Golemac Roofing and Plumbing

Reviewed recently
5.0
49 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
ABN: 41 741 829 469
Beaconsfield Upper VIC
Monday: 7am - 5pm
Licence No. 31504

"Ivan was very pleasant, efficient and helpful in checking a potential roof leak. He explained well the potential..."

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Market Intelligence

Plumbers near Emerald

Data-driven insights based on 477 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data

76 / 100
Local Service Score
5 Award Winners
$3,750 median Typical Cost most jobs $598–$5,200
100% Positive Feedback

Emerald has an unusually strong field of plumbers — five of the 25 servicing the area have earned a recent Word of Mouth Service Award (20% award rate), with 477 customer reviews and an average rating of 5.0 stars.

Cost guide

Across reviewed plumber jobs in Emerald, $3,750 is the median price — most jobs come in between $598 and $5,200 — 24% above the Victorian average. Nearby: Clematis ($3,425), Menzies Creek ($2,625), Dewhurst ($3,750). Prices have risen 452% since 2011 (from $180 to $993 median), averaging 34.8% per year. If you've received a quote above $5,200, it lands in the top 25% locally — reasonable for more complex work, worth questioning for routine jobs.

Booking guidance

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

Local factors

Household incomes in Emerald ($2,119/week) run above the $1,748/week national median, and so does plumber pricing — 24% above the Victorian average. Comparing quotes can still find value within that band.

Ratings & trust

Review flow in Emerald runs above typical: 25.1 new plumber reviews a year (137% above the Victorian average) — more reviewer activity than most suburbs have on file.

Based on 477 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

25.1 / yr Review velocity +74%
5.0 stars Avg rating above avg
$993 Typical cost +24%
5.0 stars Service rating
19.1 avg Reviews / provider
42.4 / 10k Provider density

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Emerald area

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Plumber reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Emerald 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 3 5.0 no prices reported
2010 1 5.0 no prices reported
2011 5 5.0 $180
2012 10 5.0 $525
2013 38 5.0 $1,815
2014 38 5.0 $1,013
2015 27 5.0 $3,100
2016 63 5.0 $3,500
2017 57 5.0 $2,800
2018 65 5.0 $2,600
2019 25 5.0 $400
2020 33 4.9 $3,500
2021 46 5.0 $363
2022 35 5.0 $710
2023 16 5.0 $6,000
2024 9 5.0 $993
2025 1 5.0 no prices reported
2026 2 5.0 no prices reported

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Emerald area profile ABS Census 2021

5,890 Population
51.4% Own with mortgage
98.2% Houses
$2,119 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 Emerald 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 Emerald

After a power cut our heating broke down. Richard from Efficient Air in Emerald turned up within the hour. He was professional, friendly and knowledgeable. He had our heating back on in no time, ...

venuse-a

01 July 2022
Efficient Air
5.0
Emerald, VIC

Totally recommend Efficient Air. Service was superb, communication excellent and mixed with reliability made them easy to work with.

rays840

23 February 2022

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Plumbers in Emerald — FAQs

How much does a plumber cost in Emerald?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in Emerald typically charge between $598 and $5,200. This is 24% above the Victorian average.

What time of year does plumber demand peak in Emerald?

Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, plumber demand in Emerald 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 Emerald is worth hiring?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Emerald has 477 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Efficient Pure Plumbing Heating & Cooling (2022), The Blockage Doctor (2022) and NewGen Solar & Heat Pumps (2022) 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.

What is the average plumber rating in Emerald?

Plumbers in Emerald have an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 477 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the Victorian average of 4.85 stars.

What makes Emerald different when it comes to plumber work?

Household incomes in Emerald ($2,119/week) run above the $1,748/week national median, and so does plumber pricing — 24% above the Victorian average. Comparing quotes can still find value within that band. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Emerald has 98% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 43, a median household income of $2,119/week.

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