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Rating: 4.8 (296 reviews)

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4.8 based on 296 reviews of 23 businesses

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4.9

161 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 78 159 217 393 2023 Award Special Offer

Servicing Footscray

Thursday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

Most reviewed for: General plumbing

Photos from Sustainable Solar & Plumbing

"Darren fixed my Reclaim hot water 22 Feb 2025 driving from his job in Berwick to Mernda on a stinking hot 36 degree..."

4.9

41 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Yarraville VIC

"Do yourself a favour and call John, he's super thorough, experienced and knowledgable. Fixed a gas leak on the hot..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Footscray VIC

"I needed a plumber to come fit my bathroom, Chris turned up on time, quoted a great price and was friendly and..."

4.6

21 reviews

Quality 4.7 Service 4.5 Value 4.6

Braybrook VIC

"Extremely happy with the professional service and workmanship Pele Plumbing gave us in the installation of our..."

4.8

9 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.8 Value 4.8

West Footscray VIC

"Theo was great to deal with. He was on time and identified and fixed the problem quickly. I would definitely use..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Yarraville VIC

"A great find full of fabulous bargains Name brand items at vey good prices Excellent advice from workers and..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

West Footscray VIC

"There are no gimmicky names here - his name really is Robin and he now has Brendon, his son working with him for the..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Yarraville VIC

"Called Greg for a blocked sewer. He arrived on time. Quickly cleared the blockage, and stuck to the agreed price. I..."

4.5

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 4.5 Value 4.0

Yarraville VIC

"Initial emergency call out to failed, aged, gas hot water heater. Clint arrived promptly, worked to re-light gas and..."

4.5

2 reviews

Quality 4.5 Service 5.0 Value 3.5

Yarraville VIC

"re-roofing, guttering,general plumbing and gas fitting, fault finding & repairing. refering other tradesmen for other..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Yarraville VIC

Thursday: 8am-4pm

"We have used Yellow Space to do a number of different jobs during our renovation. Most recently we had Matt come and..."

5.0

8 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Ascot Vale VIC

"I dont usually write reviews but exceptional customer service should be rewarded these days! Very professional,..."

5.0

4 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Maribyrnong VIC

Thursday: 7-6

From customer reviews

"I was very impressed with Andrew's service. I called him to investigate a leak and he came the same day. Andrew was..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Ascot Vale VIC

"I recently called R&M Zarb Plumbing as the main entry water pipe was leaking underneath the entry concrete stair. The..."

4.4

15 reviews

Quality 4.4 Service 4.4 Value 4.4

Newport VIC

Thursday: 7am-9pm

"'I need to have a gas cooktop installed and Mainman came quickly and did the job quickly. I would be very happy to..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Moonee Ponds VIC

"Rob has helped me out a couple of times - with removing an old wall heater and replacing my hot water service. Both..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Aberfeldy VIC

"I had a small job, broken kitchen tap. 1 phone call and a time was organized for the plumber to come. I had a follow..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Moonee Ponds VIC

"Efficient and communicative from beginning to end. Thoroughly recommend JP and his team !"

3.7

7 reviews

Quality 3.7 Service 3.7 Value 3.7

Ascot Vale VIC

"I rang Darren on Sunday and left a message, a few hours later he sent me a text message saying he would ring me the..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

West Melbourne VIC

"Helped me out immensely during the recent storm we had - thanks heaps guys - much appreciated. Glad I found you."

ABN: 12 674 337 887

Footscray VIC

Melbourne VIC

Thursday: 9 AM - 10 PM

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Flemington VIC

"We've called them out twice to clear a blocked drain of tree roots - excellent service!"

4.0

5 reviews

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Moonee Ponds VIC

"'They were prompt and very professional'"

3.8

4 reviews

Quality 3.8 Service 3.8 Value 3.3

Moonee Ponds VIC

Thursday: 7am-5pm

"Had a leaky tap that needed replacing, most places could not do the job on the day, but these guys managed to fit in..."

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Market Intelligence

Footscray's plumber directory

Data-driven insights based on 296 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 2 trust signal responses

75 / 100

Local Service Score

3 Award Winners

98% Positive Feedback

Footscray is one of the more affordable areas for plumbers — 70% below the Victorian average. 25 plumbers service the area with 296 customer reviews.

Suburb context

In a younger-skewing suburb like Footscray (median age 34), plumber reviews accumulate 55% faster than the Victorian average — ratings here reflect a more recent, more engaged customer base.

Seasonal demand

Plumbers in Footscray tend to be busiest in May and quietest in January according to review data — booking during the quieter stretch often means more choice.

Customer experience

Footscray sees 16.4 new plumber reviews a year — 55% above the Victorian average, a larger recent sample than comparable suburbs in the state.

Based on 296 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

16.4 / yr Review velocity +14%

4.8 stars Avg rating below avg

$300 Typical cost -63%

5.0 stars Service rating

11.8 avg Reviews / provider

14.6 / 10k Provider density

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Footscray area

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Plumber reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Footscray area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2008	1	5.0	$300
2010	2	5.0	no prices reported
2011	19	4.9	$220
2012	11	4.6	$223
2013	46	4.7	$300
2014	72	4.6	$525
2015	29	4.8	$210
2016	15	4.7	$100
2017	9	5.0	$200
2018	26	5.0	$245
2019	18	4.6	$1,550
2020	11	4.9	$1,050
2021	6	5.0	$1,800
2022	11	5.0	no prices reported
2023	8	5.0	$650
2024	7	4.4	$1,500
2025	2	5.0	$300
2026	3	5.0	no prices reported

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Footscray area profile ABS Census 2021

17,131 Population

27% Own with mortgage

31.5% Houses

$1,763 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 Footscray 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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What other customers paid

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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.

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Jobs posted

1.34

Average quotes per job

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

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 Footscray — FAQs

When are local plumbers least busy?

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

What's the best way to compare local plumbers?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Footscray has 296 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Sustainable Solar & Plumbing (2023), Le Belle Plumbing (2014) and Pele Plumbing (2014) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

Are plumbers in Footscray well reviewed?

Plumbers in Footscray have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 296 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the national average of 4.85 stars.

Does Footscray's local character affect which plumbers are best suited to the area?

In a younger-skewing suburb like Footscray (median age 34), plumber reviews accumulate 55% faster than the Victorian average — ratings here reflect a more recent, more engaged customer base. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Footscray has apartments make up 52% of housing, a median age of 34, a median household income of $1,763/week.

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Suburb context

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Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Footscray area

Footscray 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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