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Word of Mouth plumbers in Panton Hill receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 170 reviews.
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"I have used the team 3 times now for different issues and they are really professional and quick at what they do...."
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"We have used W&M's plumbing service twice. On both occasions we were very satisfied with the service. The personnels..."
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"Reliable, arrived on time, friendly, fair with prices. Explained everything. No nasty surprises when we got the bill...."
"Reliable, honest and good value. Returned call very promptly and showed when he said he would. Would recommend."
"'Mega Efficient Electrical were indeed very efficient when they installed some fans and switches for us. As soon as I..."
"Good communication and very easy to talk to. I will be using them for any more plumbing work I have in the future."
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"My old gas stove was not working properly, so I called Statewide Gas & Plumbing. Rob gave me an estimated time of..."
"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..."
"Needed a new vanity in a rental. Price was great (included laying some tiles), as was the final result. Provided a..."
"Excellent service. Fast and reliable. Excellent pricing. Knew what he was doing. Easy to get along with. Will..."
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"How fantastic to get plumbers who arrive on time and get the job done. All within 12 hours of my call for a..."
"A real professional. Showed up when he said he would and even came to make sure the job was done properly. Would..."
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"Aaron serviced our evaporative cooler. He did an immaculate job, was punctual, friendly, and was happy to answer all..."
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"My gas cooktop was leaking gas, Romero capped off the gasline in the kitchen and removed the cooktop for me. The..."
"Got the guys out for some roofing work which I was desperate to get done. They were out quickly and haven't had a..."
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"Darren is all round great, great service, great advice, great person :)"
"Really happy with the service I received from Luke. He came out when he said he would and gave me a solution to the..."
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"This week we had a new dual fuel stove fitted, repairs to a toilet cistern, numerous leaks fixed, some washers..."
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"Never have I come across a more professional tradesperson. Would highly recommend to anybody in need of a reliable..."
"Murray was great ! A man of his word. Ducted heating unit ... Called him Wed late afternoon for quote and was..."
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"I had Chris install a gas heater. He was able to install the heater in a place where other tradesmen had said they..."
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"Peter Bell is a great plumber. He's hard working, very prompt on service...especially emergency plumbing needs. ..."
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"Kurt was very easy to deal with and his quality of workmanship was great. The job was done on time and as per the..."
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Market Intelligence
Data-driven insights based on 170 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2026, ABS Census data
Panton Hill's plumber directory covers 25 providers servicing the area, with 170 customer reviews across them, with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, with ratings on an upward trend in recent years.
With household income at $2,367/week (above the $1,748/week national median), you'd expect plumbers pricing in Panton Hill to run premium — but it actually lands 14% below the Victorian average, which means more room to get value here.
Demand for plumbers in Panton Hill peaks around June and drops to its quietest in April based on review patterns — something to factor in if your job is flexible on dates.
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 363% since 2011 (from $187 to $865 median), averaging 27.9% per year.
Over the 2007–2026 window, plumbers in Panton Hill have moved from 4.6/5 to 5.0/5 — genuine improvement in customer-reported quality. Review volume in Panton Hill runs lower than typical: 9.4 new plumber reviews per year, 11% under the Victorian average. The ratings here are based on a narrower sample and may respond more slowly to recent customer experience.
Based on 170 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.
| Year | Reviews | Average rating out of 5 | Median reported cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 4.0 | no prices reported |
| 2008 | 2 | 4.5 | no prices reported |
| 2009 | 3 | 4.7 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 2 | 4.5 | no prices reported |
| 2011 | 9 | 4.7 | $187 |
| 2012 | 11 | 4.6 | $300 |
| 2013 | 12 | 4.8 | $2,025 |
| 2014 | 19 | 4.8 | $450 |
| 2015 | 4 | 4.8 | no prices reported |
| 2016 | 29 | 4.9 | $495 |
| 2017 | 12 | 4.9 | $180 |
| 2018 | 13 | 5.0 | $500 |
| 2020 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2021 | 30 | 5.0 | $362 |
| 2022 | 13 | 5.0 | $385 |
| 2023 | 4 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2024 | 3 | 5.0 | $865 |
| 2026 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2007–2026
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 — 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 Panton 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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Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, plumber demand in Panton Hill tends to peak in June and is quietest in April. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
Start by comparing customer reviews — Panton Hill has 170 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 Panton Hill have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 170 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
With household income at $2,367/week (above the $1,748/week national median), you'd expect plumbers pricing in Panton Hill 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 Panton Hill has 99% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 48, a median household income of $2,367/week.