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Brand: Word of Mouth
Rating: 4.7 (329 reviews)

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4.7 based on 329 reviews of 25 businesses

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4.9

161 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 78 159 217 393 2023 Award Special Offer

Servicing Travancore

Thursday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

Most reviewed for: General plumbing

Photos from Sustainable Solar & Plumbing

"Our hot water system collapsed contacted SSP and they provided a temporary hot water system while they arranged our..."

4.4

67 reviews

Quality 4.4 Service 4.4 Value 4.4

2024 Award

Melbourne VIC

Thursday: 24 hours

"Came out within 30 minutes of calling. Was in and out in 30 minutes and completely unclogged our fully clogged..."

5.0

8 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Ascot Vale VIC

"TRK group replaced all the rusted water pipes under my house. The price was more than fair and the work was..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Ascot Vale VIC

"I recently called R&M Zarb Plumbing as the main entry water pipe was leaking underneath the entry concrete stair. The..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Aberfeldy VIC

"I had a small job, broken kitchen tap. 1 phone call and a time was organized for the plumber to come. I had a follow..."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Moonee Ponds VIC

"Efficient and communicative from beginning to end. Thoroughly recommend JP and his team !"

4.4

9 reviews

Quality 4.4 Service 4.4 Value 4.4

Brunswick VIC

"Top service with a sharp price - from great crew. Should call themselves A Plus Plumbing and Electrical!"

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

North Melbourne VIC

"My hot water tank was not heating. I didn't know whether the problem was electrical or a plumbing problem. Turned out..."

4.8

19 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.8 Value 4.8

Melbourne VIC

"Luke is a genuine guy who runs an honest business. Did a great job on my split system install. Went over and above..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Moonee Ponds VIC

"Rob has helped me out a couple of times - with removing an old wall heater and replacing my hot water service. Both..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Brunswick VIC

"Respected and professional tradesman . Quality assurance "

5.0

9 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Carlton VIC

Thursday: Always Open

"These guys are tops! We just moved house and had some nasty problems with the plumbing. We found these guys on Google..."

3.8

5 reviews

Quality 3.8 Service 3.8 Value 3.8

Ascot Vale VIC

"Laurie was amazing. Fixed my sink & toilets. I was that impressed with his service I tipped him and I highly..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Brunswick VIC

"This business is very reliable, considerate and extremely professional. It also helps that his rates are better than..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

ABN: 54 606 612 248

Brunswick VIC

"Highly recommended! We had Expert Plumbing out to our house, as we had no hot water. They were polite and..."

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Carlton North VIC

"Tom came highly recommended by family in Princes Hill who had him do their new roof. From the first phone call, I was..."

3.8

4 reviews

Quality 3.8 Service 3.8 Value 3.3

Moonee Ponds VIC

Thursday: 7am-5pm

"Had a leaky tap that needed replacing, most places could not do the job on the day, but these guys managed to fit in..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

West Melbourne VIC

"Helped me out immensely during the recent storm we had - thanks heaps guys - much appreciated. Glad I found you."

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Flemington VIC

"We've called them out twice to clear a blocked drain of tree roots - excellent service!"

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Footscray VIC

"I needed a plumber to come fit my bathroom, Chris turned up on time, quoted a great price and was friendly and..."

4.3

10 reviews

Quality 4.3 Service 4.3 Value 4.3

Melbourne VIC

"From my initial contact I found Zak helpful and professional. His quotes were received promptly. Zak was reliable and..."

5.0

4 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Maribyrnong VIC

Thursday: 7-6

From customer reviews

"We've lived here for almost 5 years and it's the first time we didn't get a swimming pool on our front yard after a..."

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

"Reliable and on time, definitely recommend!"

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Coburg VIC

Thursday: Open 24 Hours

"Excellent work, went above and beyond my expectations. well done. Arrived when they said they would, kept in..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Brunswick VIC

"Quick and reliable, affordable - we the Jason come out after 10pm Thursday night and he had all the necessary tools..."

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Market Intelligence

Plumbers servicing Travancore

Data-driven insights based on 329 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 2 trust signal responses

78 / 100

Local Service Score

5 Award Winners

$1,470 median Typical Cost most jobs $921–$2,000

94% Positive Feedback

Travancore has an unusually strong field of plumbers — five of the 25 servicing the area have earned a recent Word of Mouth Service Award (20% award rate), with 329 customer reviews and an average rating of 4.7 stars.

About this suburb

Demand patterns

Demand for plumbers in Travancore peaks around May 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

Reviewed plumber jobs in Travancore have a median price of $1,470 — the middle 50% of jobs fall between $921 and $2,000. Nearby: Kensington ($1,600), Parkville ($1,800), Flemington ($1,670). Prices have risen 217% since 2011 (from $300 to $950 median), averaging 15.5% per year. Three in four reviewed jobs come in at or below $2,000 — a useful sanity-check number when comparing quotes.

What locals say

Review activity here is higher than typical: Travancore averages 18.3 new plumber reviews a year — 73% above the Victorian average — a larger sample than most suburbs in the state.

Based on 329 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

18.3 / yr Review velocity +27%

4.7 stars Avg rating below avg

$950 Typical cost +19%

5.0 stars Service rating

13.2 avg Reviews / provider

118.1 / 10k Provider density

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Travancore area

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Plumber reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Travancore area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2008	1	4.0	no prices reported
2010	3	4.7	no prices reported
2011	18	4.7	$300
2012	10	5.0	$223
2013	11	4.6	$300
2014	52	4.7	$600
2015	23	4.8	$400
2016	10	4.6	no prices reported
2017	7	5.0	$500
2018	24	5.0	$245
2019	20	4.6	$600
2020	26	5.0	$1,050
2021	12	4.7	$1,325
2022	12	5.0	no prices reported
2023	48	4.5	$895
2024	45	4.6	$2,000
2025	4	3.0	$950
2026	3	5.0	no prices reported

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2008–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Travancore area profile ABS Census 2021

2,116 Population

24.8% Own with mortgage

15% Houses

$1,692 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 Travancore 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.

What you can check before you call

Licences, where they’ve got them

Trade licences shown on the listing when the business has supplied them, with the licence number.

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.

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 Travancore — FAQs

What are typical plumber prices in Travancore?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in Travancore typically charge between $921 and $2,000. This is 5% more affordable than the Victorian average.

When is the best time to book a plumber in Travancore?

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

What should I look for when choosing a plumber?

Start by comparing reviews from real customers — Travancore has 329 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 2 other local award winners) — an award that recognises consistently high customer ratings over a calendar year.

What rating do plumbers in Travancore typically receive?

Plumbers in Travancore have an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 329 customer reviews on Word of Mouth. This is below the Victorian average of 4.85 stars.

What should I know about Travancore when hiring a plumber?

Travancore's young profile (median age 33) shows in review activity: locals leave 73% more plumber reviews than the Victorian average, so the ratings here reflect recent, engaged customer experiences. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Travancore has apartments make up 75% of housing, a median age of 33, a median household income of $1,692/week.

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What locals say

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Travancore area

Travancore 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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