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Rating: 4.9 (667 reviews)

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4.9 based on 667 reviews of 25 businesses

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4.9

167 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 33 118 656 830 Special Offer

Servicing Prahran

Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00

Licence No. 45964 Master Plumbers Association Member Complimentary Property Protection Audit

Photos from Your Choice Plumbers

"Just had an amazing service with Armin. He took the time to find and explain the plumbing issues (not just a patch..."

4.9

161 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 78 159 217 393 2023 Award Special Offer

Servicing Prahran

Tuesday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

Most reviewed for: General plumbing

Photos from Sustainable Solar & Plumbing

"Our hot water system collapsed contacted SSP and they provided a temporary hot water system while they arranged our..."

5.0

51 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 75 160 075 963

Servicing Prahran

Tuesday: 8:00am-6:00pm

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

Photos from NewGen Solar & Heat Pumps

"I have had 2 systems installed by Newgen, the quality of workmanship has been brilliant. Both systems are working fine. "

5.0

5 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 24 125 084 997

Servicing Prahran

Tuesday: 8.30am to 4:30pm

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

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

5.0

150 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

ABN: 37 609 669 150

Hawthorn VIC

Tuesday: On call 24 hours

Licence No. 106448

"Excellent service and comms, job well done and neatly. Can highly recommend Sven & Co "

5.0

33 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Balaclava VIC

Tuesday: 8am- 430pm

"Very happy with ARG services. Adam was extremely communicative and Stu who did the work was an absolute..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

South Yarra VIC

"Very professional service, prompt and reasonably priced. Would highly recommend and will be using on all our future..."

5.0

12 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Burnley VIC

"It is hard to find a plumbing company that you can depend on even on emergencies. luckily there is Guardian Plumbing..."

4.9

24 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

ABN: 78 856 573 205 2024 Award

Caulfield VIC

"Our hot water system broke in the middle of the easter break. I message Adam on Sunday and he called me back..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"Female Choice provided a professional and efficient service with the customer in mind. Gary our Plumber was..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Balaclava VIC

"great service in placing air conditioning in our home. Including friendly service and good recommendation and..."

4.3

12 reviews

Quality 4.3 Service 4.3 Value 4.2

Elsternwick VIC

"Highly recommend this company. Had a problem with a blocked sewer and was referred to Webb Plumbing by a friend who..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.0

Caulfield North VIC

"The water supply to my house was leaking. This was evidenced by the meter still increasing despite all taps turned..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Richmond VIC

"Prompt same-day service, arrived on time & very considerate of home. Job was done in time & cost predicted and great..."

4.9

10 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Richmond VIC

Tuesday: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

"I wanted to thank Andy and his team at Richmond Plumbing and Roofing for the excellent and outstanding workmanship..."

4.6

10 reviews

Quality 4.6 Service 4.6 Value 4.5

South Melbourne VIC

Tuesday: 24/7

"Great service and prompt. These guys know their trade PLUS they cleaned up after themselves!! Now that's rare. Very..."

4.5

2 reviews

Quality 4.5 Service 4.5 Value 4.5

Elwood VIC

"Extremely prompt to respond, missed my call initially but called back as soon as I hung up. Was there in 5 minutes..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.0

St Kilda East VIC

"Dave did the replumbing work for our renovated bathroom (which was also reconfigured). He was reliable and on time..."

5.0

5 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Glen Iris VIC

Tuesday: OPEN 24 HOURS

"17 August 2016 I am so happy with the work Blocked Drain Plumbers have just completed. Their service is prompt and..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Windsor VIC

"2000 liter water tank provided and installed with elec pump and external tap. Some roof guttering. I dealt with 2..."

4.6

11 reviews

Quality 4.6 Service 4.6 Value 4.6

ABN: 37 664 991 351 2023 Award Special Offer

Melbourne VIC

Tuesday: On call 24 hours

"Reliable and on time, definitely recommend!"

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

South Melbourne VIC

"Fantastic service and very competitively priced. Steve is very personable and professional and was always on time. 10..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Hawthorn VIC

"Absolutely first class guys. Thank you for coming out so quickly. Happy to know I can trust my tradesmen, will be..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Caulfield VIC

"Well priced, quality workmanship. Thanks 3182 Plumbing"

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Caulfield VIC

"We had a horrendous problem - someone blocked the toilet with a nappy - raw sewage was pumping out of a drain into..."

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Market Intelligence

Plumbers servicing Prahran

Data-driven insights based on 667 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 3 trust signal responses

84 / 100

Local Service Score

7 Award Winners

$650 median Typical Cost most jobs $400–$2,000

99% Positive Feedback

Prahran is one of the pricier areas for plumbers — 60% above the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $650. 25 plumbers service the area with 667 customer reviews.

What it costs

Most jobs range from $400 to $2,000. Nearby: Windsor ($650), South Yarra ($1,340), St Kilda East ($1,500).

About this suburb

Prahran's young profile (median age 34) shows in review activity: locals leave 231% more plumber reviews than the Victorian average, so the ratings here reflect recent, engaged customer experiences.

Demand patterns

Demand for plumbers in Prahran peaks around May and drops to its quietest in August based on review patterns — something to factor in if your job is flexible on dates.

What locals say

Review activity here is higher than typical: Prahran averages 35.1 new plumber reviews a year — 231% above the Victorian average — a larger sample than most suburbs in the state.

Based on 667 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

35.1 / yr Review velocity +144%

4.9 stars Avg rating

$1,600 Typical cost +100%

5.0 stars Service rating

26.7 avg Reviews / provider

20.5 / 10k Provider density

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Prahran area

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Plumber reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Prahran area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2008	1	5.0	no prices reported
2009	2	5.0	$282
2010	9	4.8	$3,000
2011	21	4.9	$340
2012	14	4.7	$223
2013	26	4.9	$485
2014	59	4.8	$290
2015	60	4.9	$250
2016	61	4.9	$400
2017	63	5.0	$575
2018	88	5.0	$360
2019	31	4.8	$600
2020	37	4.9	$2,900
2021	96	4.9	$400
2022	33	5.0	$380
2023	28	5.0	$650
2024	30	4.8	$1,250
2025	4	4.0	$1,600
2026	4	5.0	no prices reported

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Prahran area profile ABS Census 2021

12,203 Population

23.9% Own with mortgage

18.3% Houses

$2,121 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 Prahran 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

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.

Jobs posted in Prahran

1.0

Average quotes per job

41.33 hrs

Average response time

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

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 Prahran — FAQs

How much does a plumber cost in Prahran?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in Prahran typically charge between $400 and $2,000. This is 60% above the Victorian average.

What time of year does plumber demand peak in Prahran?

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

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

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Prahran has 667 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Turbo Maintenance & Plumbing (2024), Sustainable Solar & Plumbing (2023) and Rightnow Services (2023) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 4 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

What is the average plumber rating in Prahran?

Plumbers in Prahran have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 667 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.

What makes Prahran different when it comes to plumber work?

Prahran's young profile (median age 34) shows in review activity: locals leave 231% more plumber reviews than the Victorian average, so the ratings here reflect recent, engaged customer experiences. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Prahran has apartments make up 60% of housing, a median age of 34, a median household income of $2,121/week.

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