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"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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Word of Mouth plumbers in The Patch receive an average rating of 4.9 based off 369 reviews.
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"Amazing work. You guys always do the best job."
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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..."
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"We were extremely satisfied with the work carried out by W&M Plumbing. They arrived promptly at the arranged time,..."
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"Excellent service from the beginning to end. Sales, admin and trades very professional and great to deal with. Good..."
"Fantastic service provided to me on a number of occasions. Hugh is reliable, professional, good value and follows up..."
"OffTap Plumbing was exceptional - right from the beginning, from the friendly reception over the phone, quotation..."
"We got Ongardplumbing out to fix a roof leak and while here we asked him to look at problems with our roof gutters...."
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"Tim & Charlie did a great job. Can't recommend them highly enough. All round good service &very helpful with..."
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"Good man. Fair price. Quietly efficient. Extremely trustworthy. Thoroughly recommend Greg to anyone. My first call..."
"Highly professional, with great personal service. They arrived when they said they would, and resolved the problem..."
"Very happy with their communication, prompt service and performance. Turn around was great and good to see an..."
"Simon is a rare thing for a tradie. Not only does he turn up when he says he will, if hes running late he has the..."
"Good response and came when he said he would"
"I am very happy with the finished product and with their quick, and good service. Highly recommended."
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"Craig was able to help out at the last minute installing our new kitchen sink. He was friendly, professional and..."
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"A plumbing service that returns your call promptly, sticks to appointment times, completes work in a neat and orderly..."
"did a good job very happy with work"
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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
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.
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
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.