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Rating: 4.8 (918 reviews)

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4.8 based on 918 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 Richmond

Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00

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

Photos from Your Choice Plumbers

"We used Your choice plumbers to remove an old gas pipe from the living room fire from under the house. Sam attended..."

4.9

161 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 78 159 217 393 2023 Award Special Offer

Servicing Richmond

Thursday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

Most reviewed for: General plumbing

Photos from Sustainable Solar & Plumbing

"Sustainable Solar and Plumbing went above and beyond for us yesterday. We had been without hot water for over a week..."

5.0

79 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 57 613 754 037 Special Offer

Servicing Richmond

Thursday: 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 Richmond

Thursday: 8:00am-6:00pm

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

Photos from NewGen Solar & Heat Pumps

"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 Richmond

Thursday: 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

150 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

ABN: 37 609 669 150

Hawthorn VIC

Thursday: On call 24 hours

Licence No. 106448

"Great quality work and very professional "

4.8

121 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.8 Value 4.7

Camberwell VIC

"They did a great job fixing our sink few months ago. Would recommend to everyone who wants fast, professional and..."

4.4

67 reviews

Quality 4.4 Service 4.4 Value 4.4

2024 Award

Melbourne VIC

Thursday: 24 hours

"The technician was outstanding. I am very satisfied with his professionalism, conduct and knowledge. He was..."

4.9

10 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.9

Richmond VIC

Thursday: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

"Highly recommend Richmond Plumbing and Roofing, prompt, professional and great blokes. Wouldn't use anyone else!"

4.6

24 reviews

Quality 4.6 Service 4.6 Value 4.5

Abbotsford VIC

"The quality of workmanship and customer service was astounding, Inner city plumbing went above and beyond, answered..."

5.0

12 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Burnley VIC

"I had a blocked drain - called Scott from guardian. He was there very quickly and used his drain camera and..."

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..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Abbotsford VIC

"Very impressed and reasonably priced. Delta’s plumber arrived on time the same day to fix our hot water service...."

4.8

19 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.8 Value 4.8

Melbourne VIC

"I was extremely pleased with Luke and team. Liam was very polite,professional and explained everything he was..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

South Yarra VIC

"Friendly professional service, great price and excellent job on my roof gutters. I highly recommend Blair and his..."

4.6

11 reviews

Quality 4.6 Service 4.6 Value 4.6

ABN: 37 664 991 351 2023 Award Special Offer

Melbourne VIC

Thursday: On call 24 hours

"Joey came on New Year's Eve to come fix a leaking tap. He was friendly, timely, cleaned up after himself and also..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Abbotsford VIC

"Absolutely fantastic service!! The plumber called to let me know he was on the way, arrived up on time and was..."

4.3

10 reviews

Quality 4.3 Service 4.3 Value 4.3

Melbourne VIC

"After having my new airconditioner installed today I wanted to say a big thankyou to Zak and his crew for not only a..."

4.3

4 reviews

Quality 4.3 Service 4.3 Value 4.3

Fitzroy VIC

"'Great job done and good price for full heating system. Highly efficient and friendly service.'"

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Hawthorn VIC

"GEROC Plumbing renovated my bathroom at home and my wife and I love it! Their attention to detail was fantastic. I..."

4.4

5 reviews

Quality 4.4 Service 4.4 Value 4.4

Fairfield VIC

"I have both my heater and my cooler serviced and checked by Darebin Gas every few years. My heater is over 20 yrs old..."

5.0

9 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Carlton VIC

Thursday: Always Open

"Would recommend Your Pro Plumber to anyone needing any plumbing work done. Boys were very helpful. Got the work done..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Melbourne VIC

"thank you jason and team for the gutter clean affordable and reliable "

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..."

4.5

2 reviews

Quality 4.5 Service 4.0 Value 4.5

Hawthorn VIC

"Bernie Phyland is a wonderful plumber! His work is fantastic and he is a really nice person. He is very quick and he..."

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Market Intelligence

Richmond plumber reviews and ratings

Data-driven insights based on 918 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 2 trust signal responses

86 / 100

Local Service Score

10 Award Winners

$1,170 median Typical Cost most jobs $475–$2,250

97% Positive Feedback

Richmond is one of the pricier areas for plumbers — 60% above the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $1,170. 25 plumbers service the area with 918 customer reviews.

Going rates

Most jobs range from $475 to $2,250. Nearby: Cremorne ($1,420), Abbotsford ($1,420), Burnley ($625).

Area profile in brief

At median age 34, Richmond's younger population is more engaged with review platforms — local plumber reviews run 333% above the Victorian average, keeping ratings current.

Timing & availability

Review patterns in Richmond suggest plumber demand runs hottest in May and coolest in September — if your timing is flexible, booking outside peak can shorten the wait.

Reviews & ratings

At 45.9 plumber reviews a year — 333% above the Victorian average — Richmond collects more feedback per year than typical for the state.

Based on 918 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

45.9 / yr Review velocity +219%

4.8 stars Avg rating

$1,600 Typical cost +100%

5.0 stars Service rating

36.7 avg Reviews / provider

8.7 / 10k Provider density

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Richmond area

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Plumber reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Richmond area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2007	1	4.0	no prices reported
2008	1	5.0	no prices reported
2009	3	5.0	$1,500
2010	6	4.5	no prices reported
2011	21	5.0	$300
2012	12	5.0	$223
2013	21	4.7	$485
2014	51	4.7	$290
2015	157	4.9	$400
2016	78	4.9	$288
2017	70	4.8	$575
2018	99	4.9	$390
2019	40	4.7	$600
2020	72	5.0	$2,900
2021	126	4.9	$400
2022	43	5.0	$390
2023	60	4.6	$1,118
2024	47	4.7	$1,750
2025	5	3.4	$1,600
2026	5	5.0	no prices reported

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2007–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Richmond area profile ABS Census 2021

28,587 Population

24.2% Own with mortgage

15.6% Houses

$2,245 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 Richmond 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 Richmond

1.34

Average quotes per job

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

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 Richmond — FAQs

How much does a plumber cost in Richmond?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in Richmond typically charge between $475 and $2,250. This is 60% above the Victorian average.

What time of year does plumber demand peak in Richmond?

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

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

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Richmond has 918 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Metropolitan Plumbing Melbourne (2024), Sustainable Solar & Plumbing (2023) and Rightnow Services (2023) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 7 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

What is the average plumber rating in Richmond?

Plumbers in Richmond have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 918 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.

What makes Richmond different when it comes to plumber work?

At median age 34, Richmond's younger population is more engaged with review platforms — local plumber reviews run 333% above the Victorian average, keeping ratings current. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Richmond has apartments make up 53% of housing, a median age of 34, a median household income of $2,245/week.

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Richmond plumber reviews and ratings

Going rates

Area profile in brief

Timing & availability

Reviews & ratings

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Richmond area

Richmond area profile ABS Census 2021

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Licences, where they’ve got them

What other customers paid

Reviews going back to 2007

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