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Rating: 4.9 (221 reviews)

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4.9 based on 221 reviews of 25 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 Lower Plenty

Friday: On call 24 hours

Licence No. 112121 Lifetime warranty Senior and pensioner discounts

Photos from The Blockage Doctor

"The Queensland crew fixed our collapsed septic lines and despite very difficult conditions and unexpected..."

5.0

51 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 75 160 075 963

Servicing Lower Plenty

Friday: 8:00am-6:00pm

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

Photos from NewGen Solar & Heat Pumps

"NewGen Solar were recommended to us by a friend. We are very pleased that we went with them. Ben and the team were..."

5.0

5 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 24 125 084 997

Servicing Lower Plenty

Friday: 8.30am to 4:30pm

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

Photos from W & M Plumbing Service

"The plumber and apprentice who came to clear the roof and gutters of the large quantity of gum leaves blown onto it..."

5.0

37 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Templestowe VIC

Friday: 7am-6pm

"Very happy to have prompt and reliable service. I have been giving your number to all family and friends. Alex is..."

5.0

5 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.8

Templestowe VIC

Friday: 7:30am to 5:30pm

"I have been unlucky with blocked drains and toilets in my time and used Dr Draino on one occasion when I was living..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.5

Montmorency VIC

"I have been using Jamison Plumbing for many years, and have recommended them to both my employer and my mother. ..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.0

Montmorency VIC

"If you're after a plumber who is not only reasonable with price, but is also a perfectionist and will do the job..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Eltham VIC

"I would like to thank the team at Harley Plumbing for their friendliness, professionalism and incredibly quick and..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Rosanna VIC

"Very professional service and a high standard of work. Gary is always prompt to provide service and is reasonably..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Eltham VIC

"Fitted an Electric Hot Water Service at very short notice. Brett was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Fastidious..."

4.5

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.5

Briar Hill VIC

"My hot water service died after 39 years. (Yes we had a good run). Called them at 9.15. They said they would be there..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Macleod VIC

"Graeme is honest, reliable, trustworthy,(have left him in house when I had to go to work) - chanced upon him when my..."

4.7

9 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.8 Value 4.8

Watsonia VIC

"Luke was great with his communication, prompt service and professionalism. He was efficient rectifying an external..."

4.5

2 reviews

Quality 4.5 Service 4.5 Value 4.5

Rosanna VIC

"Thanks David for the last minute help. Really appreciate it. Previously i have some bad experiences but now i know..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Bulleen VIC

"We have known Mr Stella has for over 5 years any plumbing issues we have had in our old place and new place he has..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Bulleen VIC

"Gave Chris William (Bulleen Plumbing) a call regarding a water leak that leaks randomly at our property in Bulleen...."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Rosanna VIC

"I needed my gutter fixed. They said they would call me tomorrow. They called the next day at 8am, said they would be..."

4.4

5 reviews

Quality 4.2 Service 4.4 Value 4.4

Eltham VIC

Friday: 8am - 4pm

"Just what I needed a blocked drain right before the weekend, rang Jamie, he has done extensive work before & although..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Bulleen VIC

"Rob installed our water tank in late 2009 and did a great job. He advised on best possible location & catchment and..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Watsonia VIC

Friday: 7am-5pm

"I contacted Drains For You as I had heard good reports on the services that were provided. After 12 months of..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Watsonia VIC

"Adam from Forte Plumbing has done a fantastic work with the plumbing work on the bungalow. He quoted us very cheap..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Heidelberg VIC

"Jari was thorough, considerate and hard working. Always punctual and flexible with his availability. He had a vested..."

4.3

3 reviews

Quality 4.7 Service 4.7 Value 4.3

Eltham VIC

"Peter Bell is a great plumber. He's hard working, very prompt on service...especially emergency plumbing needs. ..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Eltham VIC

"Excellent work. Easy to talk to. Showed up on time and completed the job. We needed to add an extra toilet to our..."

4.5

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.0

Eltham VIC

"With R N Plumbing the job is done once and done properly thanks for your fantastic service greatly appreciated. "

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Market Intelligence

Plumbers servicing Lower Plenty

Data-driven insights based on 221 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data

75 / 100

Local Service Score

3 Award Winners

100% Positive Feedback

Lower Plenty's plumber directory covers 25 providers servicing the area, with 221 customer reviews across them, 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.

Demand patterns

Demand for plumbers in Lower Plenty peaks around June and drops to its quietest in November based on review patterns — something to factor in if your job is flexible on dates.

About this suburb

What locals say

Review activity here is higher than typical: Lower Plenty averages 12.3 new plumber reviews a year — 16% above the Victorian average — a larger sample than most suburbs in the state.

Based on 221 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

12.3 / yr Review velocity -15%

5.0 stars Avg rating above avg

$865 Typical cost +8%

5.0 stars Service rating

8.8 avg Reviews / provider

63.1 / 10k Provider density

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Lower Plenty area

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Plumber reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Lower Plenty area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2008	5	4.8	no prices reported
2009	2	4.5	no prices reported
2010	3	4.3	$1,800
2011	8	4.8	$220
2012	1	5.0	no prices reported
2013	6	4.5	$3,500
2014	11	4.8	$235
2015	2	5.0	no prices reported
2016	44	5.0	$495
2017	29	5.0	$330
2018	46	5.0	$350
2019	2	5.0	no prices reported
2020	6	5.0	$4,500
2021	30	5.0	$360
2022	17	5.0	$2,350
2023	5	5.0	no prices reported
2024	3	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.

Lower Plenty area profile ABS Census 2021

3,962 Population

39.2% Own with mortgage

75.4% Houses

$2,160 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 Lower Plenty 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 Lower Plenty.

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 Lower Plenty — FAQs

Is there a quieter time of year for plumbers in Lower Plenty?

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

How do I pick the right plumber in Lower Plenty?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Lower Plenty has 221 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. The Blockage Doctor (2022), NewGen Solar & Heat Pumps (2022) and Lexco Plumbing & Gas-Fitting PTY LTD (2018) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

How do Lower Plenty plumbers compare to the state average?

Plumbers in Lower Plenty have an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 221 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.85 stars.

Does the Lower Plenty housing mix influence local plumbers?

With household income at $2,160/week (above the $1,748/week national median), you'd expect plumbers pricing in Lower Plenty to run premium — but it actually lands 14% below the Victorian average, which means more room to get value here. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Lower Plenty has 75% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 45, a median household income of $2,160/week.

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Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Lower Plenty area

Lower Plenty area profile ABS Census 2021

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Reviews going back to 2007

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