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Rating: 4.9 (683 reviews)

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4.9 based on 683 reviews of 19 businesses

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5.0

79 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 57 613 754 037 Special Offer

Servicing Ferntree Gully

Friday: On call 24 hours

Licence No. 112121 Lifetime warranty Senior and pensioner discounts

Photos from The Blockage Doctor

"From initial contact to completion of the job, you have been amazing! Friendly, professional and very prompt. Thank..."

5.0

186 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 25 156 020 825

Servicing Ferntree Gully

Friday: 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

"Very professional, excellent customer service and response time to my queries. The technicians were fantastic, they..."

4.9

167 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 33 118 656 830 Special Offer

Servicing Ferntree Gully

Friday: 07:00 - 19:00

Licence No. 45964 Master Plumbers Association Member Complimentary Property Protection Audit

Photos from Your Choice Plumbers

"Good services with affordable price"

4.9

160 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 78 159 217 393 2023 Award Special Offer

Servicing Ferntree Gully

Friday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

Photos from Sustainable Solar & Plumbing

"Our hot water system collapsed contacted SSP and they provided a temporary hot water system while they arranged our..."

5.0

51 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 75 160 075 963

Servicing Ferntree Gully

Friday: 8:00am-6:00pm

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

Photos from NewGen Solar & Heat Pumps

"I recently had a Sanden Eco plus unit installed by Ben and the team and they made it easy and the job was really..."

5.0

5 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 24 125 084 997

Servicing Ferntree Gully

Friday: 8.30am to 4:30pm

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

Photos from W & M Plumbing Service

"We have used W&M's plumbing service twice. On both occasions we were very satisfied with the service. The personnels..."

4.1

10 reviews

Quality 4.1 Service 4.1 Value 4.1

Ferntree Gully VIC

"'Fantastic service! Andrew gave us great advice with our plumbing issues. We received the quote later that evening..."

5.0

6 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Ferntree Gully VIC

"We were very impressed with the quality of Azza’s work and his friendly, helpful approach. He works hard to ensure..."

5.0

4 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Ferntree Gully VIC

"Very fast and accurate quote and the work was absolutely fantastic. Would highly recommend to friends and family :)"

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

ABN: 97 218 644 824

Ferntree Gully VIC

"Excellent service. Neil is very knowledgeable about plumbing. He quickly pointed out what caused the clogged drains..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Ferntree Gully VIC

"Very friendly, professional and reliable service. They have provided me with a fabulous new bathroom and I would be..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Ferntree Gully VIC

"Fast friendly service and fantastic job. I would highly recommend Neil Jones Plumbing."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Ferntree Gully VIC

"This guy did a great job for a great price. He was more than happy to get dirty and crawl under the house where I..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Ferntree Gully VIC

Friday: 9AM-5PM

"Air Four gave us great advice on what our air conditioning needs were, and provided a number of options and cost..."

4.0

2 reviews

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Ferntree Gully VIC

"'I appreciated his honesty and his work ethic. He was punctual and knew exactly what the problem was after inspecting..."

4.0

2 reviews

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Ferntree Gully VIC

"My ducted heating died and warren from aqua block was there straight away with a solution and we were back in..."

3.7

3 reviews

Quality 3.7 Service 3.7 Value 3.7

Ferntree Gully VIC

"Brian was extremely helpful in his explanation of what work was required. I was very impressed with his service and..."

Ferntree Gully VIC

3.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 3.0 Value 3.0

Ferntree Gully VIC

3.0

2 reviews

Quality 3.0 Service 3.0 Value 3.0

Ferntree Gully VIC

"We needed a plumber to replace all the old rusted galvanised steel cold water pipes under the house and back to the..."

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Market Intelligence

Ferntree Gully plumber reviews and ratings

Data-driven insights based on 40 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 1 trust signal responses

82 / 100

Local Service Score

5 Award Winners

$1,250 median Typical Cost most jobs $430–$4,163

99% Positive Feedback

Ferntree Gully plumbers average 4.4 stars — 0.5 stars below the Victorian average of 4.85, with ratings on an upward trend in recent years, based on 40 customer reviews across 21 plumbers servicing the area.

Going rates

The typical plumber job in Ferntree Gully runs $1,250 at the median, with the bulk of jobs sitting between $430 and $4,163 based on review data — 25% above the Victorian average. Nearby: Boronia ($1,500), Knoxfield ($1,500), Upper Ferntree Gully ($1,500). Prices have risen 317% since 2011 (from $300 to $1,250 median), averaging 24.4% per year. Quotes above $4,163 sit in the top 25% of reviewed jobs for the area — a useful benchmark when comparing estimates.

Area profile in brief

Ferntree Gully's household income sits at $1,770/week against the national median of $1,748/week, and local plumber pricing tracks that profile — 25% above the Victorian average.

Timing & availability

Review patterns in Ferntree Gully suggest plumber demand runs hottest in June and coolest in January — if your timing is flexible, booking outside peak can shorten the wait.

Reviews & ratings

Local plumber ratings have climbed from 4.6/5 (2009) to 4.9/5 (2026) — a clear quality improvement over the 17-year window. At 37.9 plumber reviews a year — 254% above the Victorian average — Ferntree Gully collects more feedback per year than typical for the state.

Based on 40 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

37.9 / yr Review velocity +163%

4.4 stars Avg rating

$1,250 Typical cost +56%

5.0 stars Service rating

1.9 avg Reviews / provider

7.7 / 10k Provider density

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Ferntree Gully area

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Plumber reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Ferntree Gully area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2009	2	2.0	no prices reported
2010	1	5.0	no prices reported
2011	19	4.8	$300
2012	16	5.0	$223
2013	29	4.9	$1,300
2014	79	4.7	$320
2015	67	4.9	$354
2016	92	5.0	$1,413
2017	98	5.0	$1,625
2018	100	5.0	$1,120
2019	33	4.8	$500
2020	28	5.0	$4,000
2021	46	4.9	$462
2022	41	5.0	$400
2023	18	4.8	$3,325
2024	10	4.6	$1,250
2025	1	5.0	no prices reported
2026	2	5.0	no prices reported

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Ferntree Gully area profile ABS Census 2021

27,398 Population

42.6% Own with mortgage

88% Houses

$1,770 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 Ferntree Gully 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 Ferntree Gully

1.0

Average quotes per job

18.99 hrs

Average response time

Based on the most recent job posts for plumbers in Ferntree Gully.

Reliable, honest and first class service. Thanks Az for your help!

johna498

23 April 2019

Azza's Plumbing And Gasfitting

5.0

Ferntree Gully, VIC

You can't go wrong with Az. Highly professional and very thorough with his work. Cannot recommend highly enough.

gerryr227

12 August 2018

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 Ferntree Gully — FAQs

What are typical plumber prices in Ferntree Gully?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in Ferntree Gully typically charge between $430 and $4,163. This is 25% above the Victorian average.

When is the best time to book a plumber in Ferntree Gully?

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

What should I look for when choosing a plumber?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Ferntree Gully has 40 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Sustainable Solar & Plumbing (2023), The Blockage Doctor (2022) and Efficient Pure Plumbing Heating & Cooling (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 rating do plumbers in Ferntree Gully typically receive?

Plumbers in Ferntree Gully have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 40 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.

What should I know about Ferntree Gully when hiring a plumber?

Ferntree Gully's household income sits at $1,770/week against the national median of $1,748/week, and local plumber pricing tracks that profile — 25% above the Victorian average. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Ferntree Gully has 88% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 40, a median household income of $1,770/week.

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Area profile in brief

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Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Ferntree Gully area

Ferntree Gully area profile ABS Census 2021

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Licences, where they’ve got them

What other customers paid

Reviews going back to 2007

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