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Word of Mouth plumbers in Plenty receive an average rating of 4.7 based off 145 reviews.
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"Good communication, very fast and friendly. No hidden costs. Would highly recommend."
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"We were extremely satisfied with the work carried out by W&M Plumbing. They arrived promptly at the arranged time,..."
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"We called Rob out to look at our Hot Water system the same day it broke down. (Thanks for the prompt response Rob.)..."
"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..."
"Prompt, professional service. Not the cheapest. Can not recommend high enough. Will defiantly use again."
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"Eddie is absolutely amazing and a great bloke too. I've referred him on to soo many people and they all love him. Top..."
"We replaced our electric hot water system with solar - extremely happy with service and savings we are now seeing on..."
"As far as i know , it is a good and quality services offered. The good thing about is they are friendly and easy to..."
"Great service, attended call out within an hour. Very thorough and efficent with all work commenced.Explained what..."
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"Great service, good workmanship and fairly priced. I've used T&L a few times and I will definitely use again."
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"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..."
"Daniel, is very easy to deal with, reliable and honest. I will be using he's service in future."
"'Jack was friendly, rang within minutes of listing the job. He was able to do the work the very next morning. His..."
"'Paul provided a great service, he was flexible with times & great communication.'"
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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..."
"Not the cheapest, but relaible and professional. Call centre messages are responded to quickly after hours. ..."
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"Very prompt service by Lloyd Plumbing attending an emergency job at my place today. I highly recommend there..."
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Market Intelligence
Data-driven insights based on 145 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 1 trust signal responses
Plenty residents have 145 reviews to help them choose from 25 plumbers servicing the area, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars — below the Victorian average of 4.85, with ratings on an upward trend in recent years.
Despite above-median household incomes ($3,190/week vs the national median of $1,748/week), plumbers in Plenty charge 14% below the Victorian average — better value than the suburb's income profile might suggest.
If you have flexibility on timing, our review data shows plumber demand in Plenty tends to peak around June and ease off in April — booking during quieter periods may mean more providers available and faster response times.
Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 462% since 2011 (from $154 to $865 median), averaging 35.5% per year.
Local plumber ratings have climbed from 4.4/5 (2008) to 5.0/5 (2026) — a clear quality improvement over the 18-year window. Plenty averages 8.5 new plumber reviews per year, 20% below the Victorian average. Fewer recent reviews means the ratings may reflect a smaller sample of customer experiences.
Based on 145 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 | 3 | 4.3 | no prices reported |
| 2009 | 2 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2010 | 3 | 4.7 | no prices reported |
| 2011 | 4 | 4.8 | $154 |
| 2012 | 7 | 4.4 | $228 |
| 2013 | 9 | 4.3 | no prices reported |
| 2014 | 21 | 4.3 | $1,300 |
| 2015 | 3 | 3.7 | no prices reported |
| 2016 | 25 | 4.9 | $495 |
| 2017 | 6 | 4.8 | $330 |
| 2018 | 14 | 5.0 | $500 |
| 2020 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2021 | 29 | 4.9 | $362 |
| 2022 | 12 | 5.0 | $385 |
| 2023 | 3 | 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 — 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 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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Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, plumber demand in Plenty 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 — Plenty has 145 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 Plenty have an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 145 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the Victorian average of 4.85 stars.
Despite above-median household incomes ($3,190/week vs the national median of $1,748/week), plumbers in Plenty charge 14% below the Victorian average — better value than the suburb's income profile might suggest. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Plenty has 99% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 44, a median household income of $3,190/week.