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Average rating of plumbers near The Patch
4.9 based on 369 reviews of 19 businesses

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Word of Mouth plumbers in The Patch receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 369 reviews.

Efficient Pure Plumbing Heating & Cooling

5.0
186 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 25 156 020 825
Servicing The Patch
Thursday: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Licence No. 47186 35+ years of experience 500,000+ succesfull installs

"Had my in roof ducted heater serviced by Zac. He was friendly and very informative. He was efficient and honest. I..."

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The Blockage Doctor

5.0
78 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 57 613 754 037 Special Offer
Servicing The Patch
Thursday: On call 24 hours
Licence No. 112121 Lifetime warranty Senior and pensioner discounts

"Amazing work. You guys always do the best job."

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NewGen Solar & Heat Pumps

5.0
51 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0
Verified ABN: 75 160 075 963
Servicing The Patch
Thursday: 8:00am-6:00pm
Hot water heat pump experts since 2012 Fully qualified & accredited installers

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

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W & M Plumbing Service

5.0
5 reviews
Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.8
Verified ABN: 24 125 084 997
Servicing The Patch
Thursday: 8.30am to 4:30pm
Licence No. 25954 40+ years experience Member of Master Plumbers Association

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

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Market Intelligence

Plumbers servicing The Patch

Data-driven insights based on 369 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2025, ABS Census data

74 / 100
Local Service Score
3 Award Winners
$3,750 median Typical Cost most jobs $1,200–$5,700
99% Positive Feedback

The Patch is one of the pricier areas for plumbers — 33% above the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $3,750. 24 plumbers service the area with 369 customer reviews.

Demand patterns

Demand for plumbers in The Patch 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.

What it costs

Most jobs range from $1,200 to $5,700. Nearby: Kallista ($2,625), Menzies Creek ($2,625), Monbulk ($3,750).

About this suburb

Incomes in The Patch run above the national median ($2,092/week vs $1,748/week), and plumbers pricing follows — sitting 33% above the Victorian average. Worth getting multiple quotes to find the right value point within that range.

What locals say

Over the 2008–2025 window, plumbers in The Patch have moved from 4.5/5 to 4.9/5 — genuine improvement in customer-reported quality. Review activity here is higher than typical: The Patch averages 20.5 new plumber reviews a year — 65% above the Victorian average — a larger sample than most suburbs in the state.

Based on 369 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2025, and ABS Census 2021 data.

20.5 / yr Review velocity +39%
4.9 stars Avg rating above avg
$865 Typical cost +8%
5.0 stars Service rating
15.4 avg Reviews / provider
229.4 / 10k Provider density

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — The Patch area

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2025

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

The Patch area profile ABS Census 2021

1,046 Population
52.2% Own with mortgage
100.8% Houses
$2,092 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 The Patch 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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Plumbers in The Patch — FAQs

How much does a plumber cost in The Patch?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in The Patch typically charge between $1,200 and $5,700. This is 33% above the Victorian average.

What time of year does plumber demand peak in The Patch?

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

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

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — The Patch has 369 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Efficient Pure Plumbing Heating & Cooling (2022), 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 is the average plumber rating in The Patch?

Plumbers in The Patch have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 369 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is above the national average of 4.85 stars.

What makes The Patch different when it comes to plumber work?

Incomes in The Patch run above the national median ($2,092/week vs $1,748/week), and plumbers pricing follows — sitting 33% above the Victorian average. Worth getting multiple quotes to find the right value point within that range. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows The Patch has 101% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 46, a median household income of $2,092/week.

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