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Rating: 4.9 (171 reviews)

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4.9 based on 171 reviews of 22 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 Research

Wednesday: On call 24 hours

Licence No. 112121 Lifetime warranty Senior and pensioner discounts

Photos from The Blockage Doctor

"Good communication, very fast and friendly. No hidden costs. Would highly recommend."

5.0

51 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 75 160 075 963

Servicing Research

Wednesday: 8:00am-6:00pm

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

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"NewGen installed a heat pump HWS for us over 3 years ago, and we couldn't be more pleased with the performance of our..."

5.0

5 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 24 125 084 997

Servicing Research

Wednesday: 8.30am to 4:30pm

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

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"We were extremely satisfied with the work carried out by W&M Plumbing. They arrived promptly at the arranged time,..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Eltham VIC

"Never have I come across a more professional tradesperson. Would highly recommend to anybody in need of a reliable..."

4.4

5 reviews

Quality 4.2 Service 4.4 Value 4.4

Eltham VIC

Wednesday: 8am - 4pm

"Kitchen & external drainage (a large job) I have the utmost faith and trust in Jamie in the house and doing the..."

5.0

4 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Kangaroo Ground VIC

"Natha is a trustworthy and reliable plumber. We recommend him to all our friends and family. He fixed our gas heater..."

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. "

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Eltham VIC

"Very quick friendly service"

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Eltham VIC

"Amazing service We had all of our cold water pipes and hot water pipes and hot water system expertly replaced. Mick..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Eltham VIC

"Excellent service. Fast and reliable. Excellent pricing. Knew what he was doing. Easy to get along with. Will..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

North Warrandyte VIC

"Got the guys out for some roofing work which I was desperate to get done. They were out quickly and haven't had a..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

North Warrandyte VIC

"How fantastic to get plumbers who arrive on time and get the job done. All within 12 hours of my call for a..."

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..."

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

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Diamond Creek VIC

"We replaced our electric hot water system with solar - extremely happy with service and savings we are now seeing on..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Diamond Creek VIC

"As far as i know , it is a good and quality services offered. The good thing about is they are friendly and easy to..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Diamond Creek VIC

"Great service, attended call out within an hour. Very thorough and efficent with all work commenced.Explained what..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.0

Warrandyte VIC

"Our spa heater was inconsistently not working. David came and sat there watching until it stopped working then..."

4.0

4 reviews

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Diamond Creek VIC

"'Jack was friendly, rang within minutes of listing the job. He was able to do the work the very next morning. His..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 3.0

Diamond Creek VIC

"These guys did my gutters, but they do everything, gas, water fit-offs, water tanks. They do everything and if its..."

ABN: 11 645 308 649

Eltham VIC

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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

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Plumbers in Research — FAQs

When is the best time to book a plumber in Research?

Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, plumber demand in Research tends to peak in June and is quietest in December. 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 — Research has 1 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. The Blockage Doctor (2022) and NewGen Solar & Heat Pumps (2022) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

What should I know about Research when hiring a plumber?

Despite above-median household incomes ($2,876/week vs the national median of $1,748/week), plumbers in Research charge 14% below the Victorian average — better value than the suburb's income profile might suggest. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Research has 98% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 44, a median household income of $2,876/week.

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