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Word of Mouth plumbers in Ringwood receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 533 reviews.
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"After 2 different plumbers not being able to help us with concrete down our drain, the Blockage Doctor was able to..."
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"Excellent service from time of making appointment for the servicing of my cooler system, to job completion. Highly..."
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"Following referral from Reece Mentone, Darren responded to our call quickly. Being 11:00 amChristmas Eve, the gas..."
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"We initially came into contact with this business as contractors who were selected by the company designing and..."
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"Fantastic trust worthy plumbers. Family run business who has great values and customer service which is hard to find..."
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"Really happy we had NewGen Solar design & install our solar panels in Black Rock. Especially considering where power..."
"Hi i had Plumbtrax come to my house and install a new toilet suite on the 27/9/08. I found Plumbtrax to be very..."
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"I have used Dickson Plumbing Services several times and highly recommend them for their punctuality, fair prices and..."
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"We had to call out a plumber on a Sunday for a emergency repair service. The service technician came within the hour..."
"Very happy with the team from Laser Plumbing. They gave a fair written quote with all the details of the job broken..."
"Wanting a plumber that is punctual, meticulous, courteous and who does an excellent job? Then David Fitt Plumbing is..."
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"John does all plumbing jobs in my house, and is the most reliable plumber I've ever met. He is always on time, does..."
"'Alot of back & forth, but he communicated with us & made sure the job was completed. He was friendly through out the..."
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"Valley repointing. Prompt service, listened to problem, fixed without upselling or extras, pleasant tradesmen, clean..."
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"Adam was the plumber we had when our new kitchen was installed. He did the tap connections, dishwasher and gas..."
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"Always excellent service and very helpful"
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In total, 1008 jobs have recently been posted for plumbers on the Word of Mouth jobs marketplace, with 2 in Ringwood. The average quote response time is 78.5 hours. Quotes sent back through the marketplace to Ringwood customers average $380 for a fixed-price job, and $308.00 an hour where the work is quoted hourly. These are quotes, not final invoices. For what customers reported paying, see the cost breakdown below.
Marketplace quotes for plumbers in Ringwood average $380 — around 78% below the typical review-reported cost of $1,750. To get a competitive price, it may be worth posting a job on our marketplace.
46 plumbers have submitted licence details, which our support team has manually verified. These were accurate at the time of submission, but we recommend checking official registers to confirm they continue to remain valid before hiring any business.
Market Intelligence
Data-driven insights based on 533 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 2 trust signal responses
Ringwood is one of the pricier areas for plumbers — 25% above the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $1,750. 25 plumbers service the area with 533 customer reviews.
Most jobs range from $618 to $4,350. Nearby: Ringwood North ($1,750), Ringwood East ($1,750), Heathmont ($1,250).
Plumbers in Ringwood tend to be busiest in June and quietest in January according to review data — booking during the quieter stretch often means more choice.
Over the 2008–2026 window, plumbers in Ringwood have moved from 4.5/5 to 4.9/5 — genuine improvement in customer-reported quality. Ringwood sees 28.1 new plumber reviews a year — 165% above the Victorian average, a larger recent sample than comparable suburbs in the state.
Based on 533 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 | 6 | 4.3 | no prices reported |
| 2009 | 1 | 2.0 | $150 |
| 2010 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2011 | 15 | 4.9 | $300 |
| 2012 | 15 | 5.0 | $223 |
| 2013 | 27 | 4.9 | $985 |
| 2014 | 54 | 4.8 | $1,013 |
| 2015 | 38 | 4.9 | $1,550 |
| 2016 | 68 | 4.9 | $3,500 |
| 2017 | 64 | 5.0 | $2,400 |
| 2018 | 94 | 4.9 | $2,550 |
| 2019 | 20 | 4.6 | $400 |
| 2020 | 23 | 4.8 | $2,900 |
| 2021 | 39 | 5.0 | $1,082 |
| 2022 | 35 | 5.0 | $2,075 |
| 2023 | 18 | 5.0 | $3,325 |
| 2024 | 10 | 4.6 | $1,250 |
| 2025 | 1 | 5.0 | no prices reported |
| 2026 | 4 | 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 Ringwood 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 customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in Ringwood typically charge between $618 and $4,350. This is 25% above the Victorian average.
Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, plumber demand in Ringwood tends to peak in June and is quietest in January. Booking during quieter months may mean more providers available and faster response times.
Start by comparing customer reviews — Ringwood has 533 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Sustainable Solar & Plumbing (2023), The Blockage Doctor (2022) and Efficient Pure Plumbing Heating & Cooling (2022) have earned a Word of Mouth Service Award (plus 2 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.
Plumbers in Ringwood have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 533 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.