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Brand: Word of Mouth
Rating: 4.9 (545 reviews)

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Average rating of plumbers near Fairfield

4.9 based on 545 reviews of 25 businesses

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4.9

160 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 78 159 217 393 2023 Award Special Offer

Servicing Fairfield

Wednesday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

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

5.0

79 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 57 613 754 037 Special Offer

Servicing Fairfield

Wednesday: On call 24 hours

Licence No. 112121 Lifetime warranty Senior and pensioner discounts

"These guys are fabulous. Punctual, efficient and affordable."

5.0

51 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 75 160 075 963

Servicing Fairfield

Wednesday: 8:00am-6:00pm

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

"I am a return customer to New Gen Solar! I was thoroughly impressed with the company's service and how quiet and..."

5.0

5 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 24 125 084 997

Servicing Fairfield

Wednesday: 8.30am to 4:30pm

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

"We were extremely satisfied with the work carried out by W&M Plumbing. They arrived promptly at the arranged time,..."

4.8

121 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.8 Value 4.7

Camberwell VIC

"Installed my dishwasher, removed old one and connected my fridge to water for $214.50. Guy came on time and was..."

4.6

24 reviews

Quality 4.6 Service 4.6 Value 4.5

Abbotsford VIC

"I've used these guys for several years now, and am extremely pleased with the way they respond to my investment..."

4.4

5 reviews

Quality 4.4 Service 4.4 Value 4.4

Fairfield VIC

"We had Darebin Gas come out to our house earlier this week and they had my hot water up and going again in the same..."

4.9

37 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Preston VIC

"As a very pedantic customer, I could not have been happier with the storm water works MPW recently completed at my..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Abbotsford VIC

"I had an emergency at my place of business, i called for a Plumber, the staff where helpful and understanding of my..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Northcote VIC

"Excellent service, great to deal with and I'm really happy with my new bathroom."

5.0

5 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Thornbury VIC

"I would happily recommend Greenstream to everybody. Communication was the selling point. Chris came round as soon as..."

4.9

10 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Richmond VIC

Wednesday: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

"These guys are the real deal! Very professional, and good blokes!"

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Thornbury VIC

"I am very happy with the work of Greg as he ran a drain camera down a stormwater drain to locate a pipe running down..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.0

Thornbury VIC

"I have used Aaron twice to fix burst water pipes in my house. These jobs required lots of crawling under the house..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Abbotsford VIC

"Very impressed and reasonably priced. Delta’s plumber arrived on time the same day to fix our hot water service...."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Ivanhoe VIC

Wednesday: 8AM–12AM

"Last week, 4 jobs were provided with very resonable price with exellent skills. My husband and myself were very..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Ivanhoe VIC

"I have used Geoff Daniel's service on numerous occasions over the last five years, always with courteous and..."

4.5

4 reviews

Quality 4.5 Service 4.3 Value 4.3

Kew East VIC

"Would highly recommend, very professional, efficient and a pleasure to deal with. No job to big or small"

5.0

4 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Preston VIC

"Nick was recommended during my bathroom and kitchen renovations. I was a bit hesitant initially as Nick had no review..."

4.3

4 reviews

Quality 4.3 Service 4.3 Value 4.3

Fitzroy VIC

"'Installed hydronic heating system. Quick free quote at good price. I had Martyn and Olly. Young and frienly team..."

5.0

12 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Burnley VIC

"Weve completed two extensive Richmond house renovations over the last 10 years and our second renovation was..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Carlton North VIC

"Tom came highly recommended by family in Princes Hill who had him do their new roof. From the first phone call, I was..."

5.0

9 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Carlton VIC

Wednesday: Always Open

"Would recommend Your Pro Plumber to anyone needing any plumbing work done. Boys were very helpful. Got the work done..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Richmond VIC

"Prompt same-day service, arrived on time & very considerate of home. Job was done in time & cost predicted and great..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Preston VIC

"We had hydronic heating installed earlier this year. the time and cost estimates were spot on, and the quality of..."

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Market Intelligence

Plumbers near Fairfield

Data-driven insights based on 16 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 1 trust signal responses

80 / 100

Local Service Score

6 Award Winners

$1,750 median Typical Cost most jobs $738–$3,975

98% Positive Feedback

Fairfield plumbers average 3.0 stars — 1.9 stars below the Victorian average of 4.85, with ratings on an upward trend in recent years, based on 16 customer reviews across 25 plumbers servicing the area.

Cost guide

Across reviewed plumber jobs in Fairfield, $1,750 is the median price — most jobs come in between $738 and $3,975 — 50% above the Victorian average. Nearby: Alphington ($1,500), Clifton Hill ($1,550), Kew ($1,000). Prices have risen 500% since 2007 (from $250 to $1,500 median), averaging 29.4% per year. If you've received a quote above $3,975, it lands in the top 25% locally — reasonable for more complex work, worth questioning for routine jobs.

Booking guidance

Based on historical reviews, May is the busiest month for plumbers in Fairfield and January the quietest — worth planning around if you can.

Local factors

Ratings & trust

Review flow in Fairfield runs above typical: 27.2 new plumber reviews a year (154% above the Victorian average) — more reviewer activity than most suburbs have on file.

27.2 / yr Review velocity +89%

3.0 stars Avg rating

$1,500 Typical cost +88%

5.0 stars Service rating

0.6 avg Reviews / provider

38.3 / 10k Provider density

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Fairfield area

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2007–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Fairfield area profile ABS Census 2021

6,535 Population

27.9% Own with mortgage

43.7% Houses

$1,967 Median income / week

Sample-size note: This page is built on 16 customer reviews — a smaller sample than our typical suburb page. Ratings and patterns here may shift materially as more data arrives.

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 Fairfield 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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Average quotes per job

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

I have both my heater and my cooler serviced and checked by Darebin Gas every few years. My heater is over 20 yrs old now and still operates as it did when we first bought the house, I would contri...

feih

25 May 2018

Darebin Gas

4.4

Fairfield, VIC

We had Darebin Gas come out to our house earlier this week and they had my hot water up and going again in the same day, so far so good...

leec561

18 May 2018

Never had a problem with the company and would highly recommend them to anyone. I called Woolleys, as I have many times, for various plumbing problems. This time was for my ducted heater. Ken se...

leahn

03 April 2018

K.& J. Woolley

2.4

Fairfield, VIC

I had Woolley's Plumbing install our hot water system this month. They price matched quotes I had gathered from other companies on labour and the price of the hot water unit. Fantastic! Removal of ...

Anonymous

21 October 2014

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

Plumbers in Fairfield — FAQs

How much does a plumber cost in Fairfield?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in Fairfield typically charge between $738 and $3,975. This is 50% above the Victorian average.

What time of year does plumber demand peak in Fairfield?

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

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

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Fairfield has 16 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Sustainable Solar & Plumbing (2023), The Blockage Doctor (2022) and NewGen Solar & Heat Pumps (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.

What makes Fairfield different when it comes to plumber work?

Household incomes in Fairfield ($1,967/week) run above the $1,748/week national median, and so does plumber pricing — 50% above the Victorian average. Comparing quotes can still find value within that band. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Fairfield has a median age of 37, a median household income of $1,967/week.

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