![]()
"Efficient Pure Plumbing is a dubious name for an air conditioning place, BUT they were recommended by my son. From..."
How it works
Get quotes from Oakleigh plumbers in three easy steps
Describe
Tell us what you need and we'll match you with local plumbers.
Compare
Receive free quotes and compare prices, reviews, and availability.
Connect
Choose the best plumbers for your job based on reviews and price.
Best Oakleigh plumbers near you
Word of Mouth plumbers in Oakleigh receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 759 reviews.
![]()
"I have used these plumbers for a couple of years now and they are always polite and consultative. upfront with cost..."
![]()
"Amazing work. You guys always do the best job."
![]()
"Friendly helpful service. Ben answered my mountain of questions about hot water systems before I settled on the..."
![]()
"Fantastic trust worthy plumbers. Family run business who has great values and customer service which is hard to find..."
![]()
"Drainpro is one company that I will definately use again. What a great tradie Nick is - so honest, respectful and..."
![]()
"I have used this firm to replace Hot water services and to repair them and they always come quickly and get it done..."
![]()
"Top quality work done promptly and professionally. They arrived on time, communicated clearly what needed to be done..."
"Fast response. Awesome! thanks again"
![]()
"Owning a property in Melbourne and not living in Melbourne has been important for us to ensure that we maintain the..."
![]()
"Great service and fair prices. They arrived here and worked very professional! I can recommend Aim Air to everybody..."
"I needed my gutters and pipes fixed and replaced, I organized Dominic to come around and to see if he could give me a..."
"Phil from Full Bore is the plumber whom I have used service on renovation number nine. How I wish I had found him..."
"Thanks James it was a pleasure using your service . Had a blocked drain at 10pm and we called pipe safe they came..."
![]()
"We needed an urgent repair job for a leaking pipe in the bathroom. Daniel was quick to respond, on time, speedy..."
![]()
""
"He was on time, did the job Cheaper then i was quoted on by other plumbers. Quite a good bloke to be honest"
![]()
"excellent service. patrick was very easy to talk to and knows what the problem is and how to fix it needed a new tap..."
"I have used Lama plumbing on several of my projects, Eric is always prompt, reasonably priced and efficient. Eric..."
![]()
"Very prompt service from this plumber.He did a lot of work for us before we opened our shop. He was very prompt one..."
"I'm a sincere believer in using local tradesmen, which resulted in a call to Glenn at MPM. The outcome was a same day..."
![]()
"We had water coming down from a broken pipe upstairs, and the water was flowing down the walls and through the light..."
![]()
"This guy is honest and decent, and does a good job with little fuss. You know he'll do the right thing by you. He..."
![]()
"I have only nice things to say about Get Serviced Plumbing. They turned up on time, did what they said they would and..."
"Fix the fault using quality materials and offered useful advice. Would definitely ask him again."
Showing 20 of 25 businesses
Insights for plumbers servicing Oakleigh
In total, 1008 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 47.6 hours. Quotes sent back through the marketplace average $574 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
Plumbers near Oakleigh
Data-driven insights based on 916 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 2 trust signal responses
Oakleigh has an unusually strong field of plumbers — six of the 25 servicing the area have earned a recent Word of Mouth Service Award (24% award rate), with 916 customer reviews and an average rating of 4.9 stars.
Cost guide
Across reviewed plumber jobs in Oakleigh, $700 is the median price — most jobs come in between $553 and $1,750 — 19% above the Victorian average. Nearby: Huntingdale ($700), Hughesdale ($675), Chadstone ($700). Prices have risen 43% since 2008 (from $700 to $1,000 median), averaging 2.7% per year. If you've received a quote above $1,750, it lands in the top 25% locally — reasonable for more complex work, worth questioning for routine jobs.
Booking guidance
Based on historical reviews, June is the busiest month for plumbers in Oakleigh and February the quietest — worth planning around if you can.
Ratings & trust
Review flow in Oakleigh runs above typical: 48.2 new plumber reviews a year (355% above the Victorian average) — more reviewer activity than most suburbs have on file.
Local factors
Household incomes in Oakleigh ($1,926/week) run above the $1,748/week national median, and so does plumber pricing — 19% above the Victorian average. Comparing quotes can still find value within that band.
Based on 916 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Oakleigh area
See the figures behind this chart
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4 | 4.5 | $700 |
| 2009 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 2 | 4.5 | no prices reported |
| 2011 | 16 | 4.9 | $340 |
| 2012 | 18 | 5.0 | $223 |
| 2013 | 29 | 4.9 | $1,300 |
| 2014 | 77 | 4.9 | $340 |
| 2015 | 66 | 4.9 | $354 |
| 2016 | 95 | 5.0 | $1,413 |
| 2017 | 135 | 5.0 | $972 |
| 2018 | 152 | 4.9 | $580 |
| 2019 | 63 | 4.9 | $485 |
| 2020 | 65 | 5.0 | $600 |
| 2021 | 72 | 4.9 | $595 |
| 2022 | 63 | 4.9 | $543 |
| 2023 | 29 | 5.0 | $758 |
| 2024 | 23 | 4.8 | $1,000 |
| 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.
Oakleigh area profile ABS Census 2021
How we calculate the Local Service Score: We combine two sources of data: first-party data collected directly by Word of Mouth — 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 Oakleigh 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.
What you can check before you call
Licences, where they’ve got them
Trade licences shown on the listing when the business has supplied them, with the licence number.
What other customers paid
Where enough customers have reported it, the listing shows the typical price range for the job they reviewed.
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.
Recent plumber reviews in Oakleigh
Used Biskon for several jobs. Their customer service is great. Job was very efficient done, and the report was very detailed. Completely no complaint.
Simply fantastic customer for life!
I was rescued from a sewage spillage by the wonderful staff of Drainpro; within a short time of contacting them, workmen had arrived and dealt very professionally with the problem. I was greatly...
Excellent in every aspect!
This is the second time I have used DRAINPRO directly and on both occasions they have been absolutely superb from the time Jim took my call, as usual, to the arrival of Jaimes impeccably on time an...
I have been using Biskon Plumbing for all plumbing works on our block for years now. We have never had an issue with the plumbing works, quotes or service from Biskon Plumbing. Their quality of wor...
Booked a time, they arrived when they said they would, they did the work then cleaned up. Job done. We highly recommend this Tradie and his Team. They know their stuff. It's a 5 star recommendation...
Find the right price for your job
Browse our comprehensive cost guides to find the average national price for your job.
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
How Much Does a Home Water Filtration System Cost in Australia in 2026?
A system-by-system guide to 2026 prices for jugs, under-sink, RO, UV, whole-house, softeners, and tank/bore filtration. Including who actually needs filtration and what to look for on the WaterMark sticker.
More plumbers near you
Plumbers in Oakleigh — FAQs
What are typical plumber prices in Oakleigh?
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in Oakleigh typically charge between $553 and $1,750. This is 19% above the Victorian average.
When is the best time to book a plumber in Oakleigh?
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, plumber demand in Oakleigh tends to peak in June and is quietest in February. 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 customer reviews — Oakleigh has 916 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Drainpro (2024), Efficient Pure Plumbing Heating & Cooling (2022) and Your Choice Plumbers (2022) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 2 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
What rating do plumbers in Oakleigh typically receive?
Plumbers in Oakleigh have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 916 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.85 stars.
What should I know about Oakleigh when hiring a plumber?
Household incomes in Oakleigh ($1,926/week) run above the $1,748/week national median, and so does plumber pricing — 19% above the Victorian average. Comparing quotes can still find value within that band. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Oakleigh has 62% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 38, a median household income of $1,926/week.