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"Good communication, very fast and friendly. No hidden costs. Would highly recommend."
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Word of Mouth plumbers in Ferntree Gully receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 684 reviews.
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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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"We used Your choice plumbers to remove an old gas pipe from the living room fire from under the house. Sam attended..."
Sustainable Solar & Plumbing
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"Sustainable Solar and Plumbing went above and beyond for us yesterday. We had been without hot water for over a week..."
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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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"We were extremely satisfied with the work carried out by W&M Plumbing. They arrived promptly at the arranged time,..."
"'Andrew was very prompt and did th ejob the way I wanted to - I was very happy with the service'"
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"We were very impressed with the quality of Azza’s work and his friendly, helpful approach. He works hard to ensure..."
"Very fast and accurate quote and the work was absolutely fantastic. Would highly recommend to friends and family :)"
"Excellent service. Neil is very knowledgeable about plumbing. He quickly pointed out what caused the clogged drains..."
"Very friendly, professional and reliable service. They have provided me with a fabulous new bathroom and I would be..."
"Fast friendly service and fantastic job. I would highly recommend Neil Jones Plumbing."
"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..."
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"Air Four gave us great advice on what our air conditioning needs were, and provided a number of options and cost..."
"'I appreciated his honesty and his work ethic. He was punctual and knew exactly what the problem was after inspecting..."
"My ducted heating died and warren from aqua block was there straight away with a solution and we were back in..."
"Brian was extremely helpful in his explanation of what work was required. I was very impressed with his service and..."
"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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Insights for plumbers servicing Ferntree Gully
In total, 1008 jobs have recently been posted for plumbers on the Word of Mouth jobs marketplace, with 1 in Ferntree Gully. The average quote response time is 19.0 hours. Quotes sent back through the marketplace average $574 for a fixed-price job, and $308.00 an hour where the work is quoted hourly. These are quotes, not final invoices. For what customers reported paying, see the cost breakdown below.
46 plumbers have submitted licence details, which our support team has manually verified. These were accurate at the time of submission, but we recommend checking official registers to confirm they continue to remain valid before hiring any business.
Market Intelligence
Ferntree Gully plumber reviews and ratings
Data-driven insights based on 684 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 2 trust signal responses
Ferntree Gully is one of the pricier areas for plumbers — 25% above the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $1,250. 21 plumbers service the area with 684 customer reviews.
Going rates
Most jobs range from $430 to $4,163. Nearby: Boronia ($1,500), Knoxfield ($1,500), Upper Ferntree Gully ($1,500).
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 38.0 plumber reviews a year — 258% above the Victorian average — Ferntree Gully collects more feedback per year than typical for the state.
Based on 684 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Ferntree Gully area
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| 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 | 4 | 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
How we calculate the Local Service Score: We combine two sources of data: first-party data collected directly by Word of Mouth — 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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Reviews going back to 2007
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Recent plumber reviews in Ferntree Gully
Reliable, honest and first class service. Thanks Az for your help!
You can't go wrong with Az. Highly professional and very thorough with his work. Cannot recommend highly enough.
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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 customer reviews — Ferntree Gully has 684 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 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 684 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.