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Rating: 4.9 (850 reviews)

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4.9 based on 850 reviews of 25 businesses

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5.0

186 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 25 156 020 825

Servicing Forest Hill

Tuesday: 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

"Great before durring and after service. Nice to get sms alert for plumbers arrival time.. no stress . Efficient..."

4.9

167 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 33 118 656 830 Special Offer

Servicing Forest Hill

Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00

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

Photos from Your Choice Plumbers

"Sam and Natasha are awesome. Sam is always on time and my clients love him. Always within budget and I would..."

4.9

161 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 78 159 217 393 2023 Award Special Offer

Servicing Forest Hill

Tuesday: 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..."

5.0

25 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified

Mitcham VIC

Tuesday: 8am - 4.30pm

"Once again H2Pro has come to our rescue. Always professional, on time and thoughtful. And they don't leave a mess..."

5.0

79 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 57 613 754 037 Special Offer

Servicing Forest Hill

Tuesday: On call 24 hours

Licence No. 112121 Lifetime warranty Senior and pensioner discounts

Photos from The Blockage Doctor

"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 Forest Hill

Tuesday: 8:00am-6:00pm

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

Photos from NewGen Solar & Heat Pumps

"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 Forest Hill

Tuesday: 8.30am to 4:30pm

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

Photos from W & M Plumbing Service

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

4.7

101 reviews

Quality 4.6 Service 4.8 Value 4.4

ABN: 70 063 715 074 Special Offer

Blackburn VIC

Tuesday: 24 HOURS

"Recommend the guys to anyone, quick ontime, great job. Honest and trustworthy. Called yesterday and they were here..."

4.9

44 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Vermont South VIC

Tuesday: 7:30am-5:00pm

"Professional, respectful, efficient and clean! Thank you Murphy's plumbing team. Defiantly a business I will be..."

4.7

3 reviews

Quality 4.7 Service 4.7 Value 4.7

Forest Hill VIC

"Quick response! Called at 4pm. Arrived same day at 5:30pm. Extremely friendly, efficient service! Thanks!"

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Vermont VIC

"Dear LPV, I would like to confirm details of the phone call that I have just made following a visit to our house..."

4.5

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.0

Nunawading VIC

"I wish we'd known about this company before we built our house, but we know about them now. Another company..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Burwood East VIC

"Had Tolli out to fix my hot water as was not hot enough he replaced the mixing valve on hot water unit and also gave..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Burwood East VIC

"No plumber's crack here! Strictly professional, efficient, on time and well priced, these guys are welcone to clean..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Nunawading VIC

"I needed my hot water system replaced due to a defective pilot and was fortunate enough to locate Victorian Hot..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Nunawading VIC

"Tony provided a reliable, friendly and importantly, a prompt service. He conducted a thorough analysis of our..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Mitcham VIC

"Came at short notice,friendly, fast and very happy, will be calling him everytime we have a plumping problem. Cheers..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Blackburn North VIC

"Brilliant - attended when he said he would - great communication and very funny too :)"

4.3

3 reviews

Quality 4.3 Service 4.3 Value 4.3

Mount Waverley VIC

"Had a job done by Tim Bridson . Excellent service all round . Efficient, good price, kept me informed re a..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Blackburn South VIC

"Very reasonably priced. Prompt service and good communication. Patient and friendly. Definitely recommend."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Blackburn North VIC

"Great service, very professional and polite. Garry was very accommodating to my needs and worked around my schedule..."

4.4

7 reviews

Quality 4.4 Service 4.4 Value 4.4

Donvale VIC

"'Phill responded straight away and did the job the way I wanted and have since had him back to complete other work..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Box Hill VIC

"We had our old instant hot water service replaced with a storage one. This required some extra pipes and a small..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Ringwood VIC

"Neil from Eastern Plumbing Works attended our property in Toorak for a blocked drain and with his jet machine and..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.0

Wantirna VIC

"I wanted some taps and shower heads replaced, a drain unblocked and a flue installed through my roof. This small..."

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Market Intelligence

Plumbers near Forest Hill

Data-driven insights based on 850 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 2 trust signal responses

84 / 100

Local Service Score

8 Award Winners

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

99% Positive Feedback

Forest Hill is one of the pricier areas for plumbers — 25% above the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $1,250. 25 plumbers service the area with 850 customer reviews.

Cost guide

Most jobs range from $430 to $4,163. Nearby: Vermont South ($1,250), Nunawading ($1,250), Blackburn South ($1,250).

Booking guidance

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

Ratings & trust

Review flow in Forest Hill runs above typical: 44.7 new plumber reviews a year (322% above the Victorian average) — more reviewer activity than most suburbs have on file.

Based on 850 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

44.7 / yr Review velocity +210%

4.9 stars Avg rating

$1,250 Typical cost +56%

5.0 stars Service rating

34.0 avg Reviews / provider

23.2 / 10k Provider density

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Forest Hill area

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Plumber reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Forest Hill area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2008	1	5.0	no prices reported
2009	6	5.0	$360
2010	43	4.7	$350
2011	34	4.9	$423
2012	25	5.0	$250
2013	38	4.7	$315
2014	97	4.8	$450
2015	78	4.8	$400
2016	103	4.9	$828
2017	116	5.0	$911
2018	119	5.0	$1,060
2019	34	4.8	$500
2020	29	5.0	$4,000
2021	49	4.9	$473
2022	43	5.0	$400
2023	20	5.0	$650
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 2008–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Forest Hill area profile ABS Census 2021

10,780 Population

32.7% Own with mortgage

72% Houses

$1,658 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 Forest Hill 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

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Jobs posted in Forest Hill

1.0

Average quotes per job

19.55 hrs

Average response time

Based on the most recent job posts for plumbers in Forest Hill.

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 Forest Hill — FAQs

What are typical plumber prices in Forest Hill?

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

When is the best time to book a plumber in Forest Hill?

Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, plumber demand in Forest Hill 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 — Forest Hill has 850 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Sustainable Solar & Plumbing (2023), Efficient Pure Plumbing Heating & Cooling (2022) and Your Choice Plumbers (2022) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 5 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

What rating do plumbers in Forest Hill typically receive?

Plumbers in Forest Hill have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 850 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.

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