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Word of Mouth plumbers in Hurstbridge receive an average rating of 4.8 based off 118 reviews.
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"These guys are fabulous. Punctual, efficient and affordable."
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"We were extremely satisfied with the work carried out by W&M Plumbing. They arrived promptly at the arranged time,..."
"'I used mega electrical for my job Travis was excellent I would recommend him to anyone'"
"Good communication and very easy to talk to. I will be using them for any more plumbing work I have in the future."
"Reliable, honest and good value. Returned call very promptly and showed when he said he would. Would recommend."
"Very helpful and informative,saved heaps replacing our old hot water sytem over to a solar hot water system.Very..."
"Great service, attended call out within an hour. Very thorough and efficent with all work commenced.Explained what..."
"As far as i know , it is a good and quality services offered. The good thing about is they are friendly and easy to..."
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"Excellent service, great communication and work well done. Very happy with the work and definitely recommend Aaron. "
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"Reliable, arrived on time, friendly, fair with prices. Explained everything. No nasty surprises when we got the bill...."
"Excellent service. Fast and reliable. Excellent pricing. Knew what he was doing. Easy to get along with. Will..."
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"I've had Ben, or one of his contractors complete various jobs for my home in Bellfield - including install a gas hot..."
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"Hard working, on time, gives helpful plumbing advice, and listens to the customer. Keeps the customer informed and..."
"'Jack Butterworth was a seasoned pro who I could not fault at all! Book him!'"
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"These guys did my gutters, but they do everything, gas, water fit-offs, water tanks. They do everything and if its..."
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"I always am surprised at how much plumbers cost so I may not be the best judge in regards to pricing, but Dean and..."
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In total, 991 jobs have recently been posted for plumbers on the Word of Mouth jobs marketplace. Across Word of Mouth, the average quote response time for plumbers is 48.8 hours. Quotes sent back through the marketplace average $584 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
Data-driven insights based on 118 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data
With 118 customer reviews covering 25 plumbers, Hurstbridge has a substantial plumber review history to draw on when comparing providers, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, with ratings on an upward trend in recent years.
Our review data points to June as the busiest month for plumbers in Hurstbridge, with February as the quietest — if your job can wait, booking in a quieter month usually means easier scheduling.
Hurstbridge household incomes sit above the national median ($2,168/week vs $1,748/week), yet local plumbers charge 14% less than the Victorian average — a pricing anomaly worth noticing before you assume affluent-suburb rates apply.
Hurstbridge's plumber ratings have improved from 4.3/5 (2008) to 5.0/5 (2026), suggesting a local market that's getting stronger over time. With 6.6 new plumber reviews per year here — 38% below the Victorian average — the current ratings are based on a smaller sample than most areas, worth keeping in mind when comparing providers.
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 92% since 2014 (from $450 to $865 median), averaging 9.2% per year.
Based on 118 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
| 2009 | 3 | 4.7 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 1 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
| 2011 | 2 | 4.5 | no prices reported |
| 2012 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2013 | 2 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
| 2014 | 9 | 4.2 | $450 |
| 2015 | 2 | 3.5 | no prices reported |
| 2016 | 23 | 5.0 | $373 |
| 2017 | 8 | 4.9 | $330 |
| 2018 | 12 | 5.0 | $500 |
| 2019 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2020 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2021 | 31 | 4.9 | $362 |
| 2022 | 12 | 5.0 | $385 |
| 2023 | 4 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2024 | 2 | 5.0 | $865 |
| 2026 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026
Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.
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 Hurstbridge 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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Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, plumber demand in Hurstbridge tends to peak in June and is quietest in February. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Hurstbridge has 118 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. The Blockage Doctor (2022) has earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
Plumbers in Hurstbridge have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 118 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Hurstbridge household incomes sit above the national median ($2,168/week vs $1,748/week), yet local plumbers charge 14% less than the Victorian average — a pricing anomaly worth noticing before you assume affluent-suburb rates apply. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Hurstbridge has 97% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 41, a median household income of $2,168/week.