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Rating: 4.9 (187 reviews)

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4.9 based on 187 reviews of 23 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 Kalorama

Saturday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

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

51 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 75 160 075 963

Servicing Kalorama

Saturday: 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 Kalorama

Saturday: Closed

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..."

4.9

9 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Montrose VIC

"Steve and Mick did a great job installing our new hot water service, they came the next day and gave me a quote. They..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Montrose VIC

"A very professional and friendly lady plumber. She was prompt on arrival and explained what needed to be done...."

5.0

4 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Olinda VIC

"We have used Code Red Plumbing twice now and each time have found Hugh to be thorough, on time and professional. We..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Kilsyth VIC

"We had Dean do our plumbing for our new kitchen and moving a hot water service to outside, and plumbed our outdoor..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Mooroolbark VIC

"Nathan was excellent, fixed our Leaking Shower Hob. Highly Recommended and Well Priced :)"

5.0

5 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Mooroolbark VIC

"Friendly, honest and professional. Really happy with their services. We had trouble with our flattop, was referred to..."

5.0

7 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Mooroolbark VIC

"Highly recommend James.He unblocked our drain quickly and was well priced. Will use James for any of our future..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 4.7 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Sassafras VIC

"Thanks Martin and Charlie, good communication and great service, highly recommended!"

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Mooroolbark VIC

"After no success with a few other plumbers, Ayden was really good at both diagnosing the issue and more importantly,..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Lilydale VIC

"I first found Eastham Plumbing for changing my toilet suite. On time for quote and on time to complete the..."

5.0

6 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.8

The Basin VIC

"Great service and on time. Job done to very high standard. Highly recommend Great service and on time. Job done to..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

The Basin VIC

"Installed a sink/mixer/dishwasher and cooktop. Friendly, prompt and was happy to explain exactly what he was doing..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Ferny Creek VIC

"Good man. Fair price. Quietly efficient. Extremely trustworthy. Thoroughly recommend Greg to anyone. My first call..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Ferny Creek VIC

"Highly professional, with great personal service. They arrived when they said they would, and resolved the problem..."

Montrose VIC

3.5

2 reviews

Quality 3.5 Service 3.5 Value 3.5

Silvan VIC

"A plumbing service that returns your call promptly, sticks to appointment times, completes work in a neat and orderly..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Mooroolbark VIC

"great plumber, friendly nature"

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Mooroolbark VIC

"'I'd be more than happy to recommend The Pipe Man!'"

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Mooroolbark VIC

"'skilled person with good bargin skill.'"

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Lilydale VIC

"At VERY short notice I called PANORAMA Plumbing LILYDALE, I had been let down by another plumber - they were terrific..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.0

Wandin North VIC

"Hans has done several jobs for me including problems with water hammer, excessive water pressure, replacing a faulty..."

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Kalorama plumber reviews and ratings

Data-driven insights based on 187 customer reviews collected between 2009 and 2026, ABS Census data

71 / 100

Local Service Score

2 Award Winners

$4,300 median Typical Cost most jobs $1,500–$5,700

100% Positive Feedback

There are 25 plumbers servicing Kalorama, with 187 customer reviews on file to help narrow your shortlist, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars — above the Victorian average of 4.85, with ratings on an upward trend in recent years.

Timing & availability

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

Going rates

The typical plumber job in Kalorama runs $4,300 at the median, with the bulk of jobs sitting between $1,500 and $5,700 based on review data — 14% below the Victorian average. Nearby: Olinda ($4,025), Montrose ($3,750), Mount Dandenong ($3,750). Quotes above $5,700 sit in the top 25% of reviewed jobs for the area — a useful benchmark when comparing estimates.

Area profile in brief

Reviews & ratings

At 11.7 plumber reviews a year — 10% above the Victorian average — Kalorama collects more feedback per year than typical for the state.

Based on 187 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2009–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

11.7 / yr Review velocity -19%

5.0 stars Avg rating above avg

$865 Typical cost +8%

5.0 stars Service rating

7.5 avg Reviews / provider

195.8 / 10k Provider density

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Kalorama area

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Plumber reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Kalorama area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2009	4	4.8	no prices reported
2011	14	4.9	no prices reported
2012	1	5.0	no prices reported
2013	6	5.0	no prices reported
2014	12	4.8	no prices reported
2015	3	5.0	no prices reported
2016	38	5.0	$2,248
2017	22	5.0	$765
2018	22	5.0	$500
2019	3	5.0	no prices reported
2020	6	5.0	$4,500
2021	29	5.0	$362
2022	19	4.8	$4,300
2023	5	5.0	no prices reported
2024	2	5.0	$865
2026	1	5.0	no prices reported

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2009–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Kalorama area profile ABS Census 2021

1,277 Population

55.8% Own with mortgage

99.1% Houses

$2,087 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 Kalorama 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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899+

Jobs posted

1.34

Average quotes per job

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

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 Kalorama — FAQs

How much does a plumber cost in Kalorama?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in Kalorama typically charge between $1,500 and $5,700. This is 14% more affordable than the Victorian average.

What time of year does plumber demand peak in Kalorama?

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

How can I tell if a plumber in Kalorama is worth hiring?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Kalorama has 187 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. The Blockage Doctor (2022) and NewGen Solar & Heat Pumps (2022) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

What is the average plumber rating in Kalorama?

Plumbers in Kalorama have an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 187 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.85 stars.

What makes Kalorama different when it comes to plumber work?

Interesting pattern in Kalorama: income runs above the national median ($2,087/week vs $1,748/week) but local plumbers price 14% below the Victorian average. Worth comparing quotes to take advantage of that. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Kalorama has 99% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 43, a median household income of $2,087/week.

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Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Kalorama area

Kalorama area profile ABS Census 2021

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Reviews going back to 2007

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