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Brand: Word of Mouth
Rating: 4.9 (210 reviews)

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4.9 based on 210 reviews of 12 businesses

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5.0

186 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 25 156 020 825

Servicing Somerville

Sunday: Closed

Licence No. 47186 35+ years of experience 500,000+ succesfull installs

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"Extremely happy with everything from when the estimator came to give us a quote through to when the job was fully..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Somerville VIC

"We decided to hook up our rain water tanks to our toilets to try to save our water bills and do a little something..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Somerville VIC

"A few people can understand how annoying is to have the kitchen drain clogged during lockdown! Jeremy came to the..."

5.0

4 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Somerville VIC

"I have been in the maintenance business for many years and used many different plumbers . Luke is the first to tick..."

3.7

3 reviews

Quality 3.7 Service 3.3 Value 4.0

Somerville VIC

"We have had many little jobs at my mum's house in Somerville. He was called in on short notice to correct a broken..."

4.2

6 reviews

Quality 4.2 Service 4.2 Value 4.2

Langwarrin VIC

"Southside Plumbing installed ducted heating into my rental property in Frankston. The staff in the office were very..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Frankston South VIC

"Beauchamp recently renovated our property in Mt Martha and did a superb job. Gary and his team are great..."

Somerville VIC

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Frankston VIC

"rob brodie is a fantastic plumber, ive had my gas heater serviced by him, always prompt and reliable, cleans up any..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.0

Frankston South VIC

"Fantastic arrived on time, diagnosed problem straight away, also very clean and tidy - unusual for a tradesman! Also..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 3.0

Langwarrin VIC

Sunday: Closed

"I have used these guys for plumbing repairs and also servicing of wall gas heater, response was prompt but plumbing..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 3.0

Hastings VIC

Sunday: Open 24 hours

"early arrival for looking at my gas heater,friendly,clean,happy service. Went out of their way to get me a 2nd hand..."

Pearcedale VIC

Frankston VIC

Sunday: Open 24 hours

1.0

1 review

Quality 1.0 Service 1.0 Value 1.0

Frankston South VIC

Market Intelligence

Plumbers servicing Somerville

Data-driven insights based on 210 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2024, ABS Census data

74 / 100

Local Service Score

1 Award Winners

99% Positive Feedback

Somerville is one of the pricier areas for plumbers — 500% above the Victorian average. 16 plumbers service the area with 210 customer reviews.

Demand patterns

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

About this suburb

What it costs

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, prices have risen 900% since 2009 (from $600 to $6,000 median), averaging 64.3% per year.

What locals say

Over the 2007–2024 window, plumbers in Somerville have moved from 4.6/5 to 4.9/5 — genuine improvement in customer-reported quality. Review activity here is higher than typical: Somerville averages 11.7 new plumber reviews a year — 10% above the Victorian average — a larger sample than most suburbs in the state.

Based on 210 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2024, and ABS Census 2021 data.

11.7 / yr Review velocity -19%

4.9 stars Avg rating above avg

$6,000 Typical cost +650%

5.0 stars Service rating

13.1 avg Reviews / provider

13.6 / 10k Provider density

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Somerville area

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Plumber reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Somerville 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	2	5.0	no prices reported
2009	2	5.0	$600
2010	5	3.8	no prices reported
2011	2	4.0	no prices reported
2012	5	5.0	no prices reported
2013	18	4.9	$1,815
2014	26	4.9	$1,200
2015	18	5.0	$2,000
2016	22	5.0	$2,685
2017	34	5.0	$3,000
2018	41	5.0	$4,600
2019	8	5.0	$350
2020	7	5.0	$5,600
2021	6	5.0	$300
2022	8	4.5	$990
2023	4	5.0	$6,000
2024	1	5.0	no prices reported

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2007–2024

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Somerville area profile ABS Census 2021

11,767 Population

47.5% Own with mortgage

82.3% Houses

$1,781 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 Somerville 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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Reviews going back to 2007

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Jobs posted

1.34

Average quotes per job

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

We have had Luke carry-out numerous installation & maintenance jobs for us over the last few years. Luke's service cannot be faulted, he always arrives on time, carries out the work efficiently & a...

adamt20

19 March 2015

Jenkins Plumbing Solutions

5.0

Somerville, VIC

I had a heating unit replaced recently. The price was very reasonable and the service was just brilliant! On the day of installation, I had Luke came over, and his work was way beyond my expectatio...

JackChiang

18 March 2015

How Much Does a Plumber Cost?

Average hourly rate $100 - $150

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Average cost $75 - $500

How Much Does it Cost to Replace a Toilet?

Average price $200 - $500

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Plumbers in Somerville — FAQs

When are local plumbers least busy?

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

What's the best way to compare local plumbers?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Somerville has 210 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Efficient Pure Plumbing Heating & Cooling (2022) has earned a Word of Mouth Service Award — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

Are plumbers in Somerville well reviewed?

Plumbers in Somerville have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 210 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.85 stars.

Does Somerville's local character affect which plumbers are best suited to the area?

Incomes in Somerville run above the national median ($1,781/week vs $1,748/week), and plumbers pricing follows — sitting 500% above the Victorian average. Worth getting multiple quotes to find the right value point within that range. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Somerville has 82% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 40, a median household income of $1,781/week.

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What it costs

What locals say

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Somerville area

Somerville area profile ABS Census 2021

What you can check before you call

Licences, where they’ve got them

What other customers paid

Reviews going back to 2007

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