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Brand: Word of Mouth
Rating: 4.7 (328 reviews)

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4.7 based on 328 reviews of 25 businesses

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4.9

160 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

Photos from Sustainable Solar & Plumbing

"Simon came out at the last minute and changed my broken hot water system. They are well priced and did a wonderful..."

4.4

67 reviews

Quality 4.4 Service 4.4 Value 4.4

2024 Award

Melbourne VIC

Thursday: 24 hours

"I had an emergency issue with my shower drain! Metropolitan plumber came to my home, was professional, efficient and..."

5.0

8 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Ascot Vale VIC

"I dont usually write reviews but exceptional customer service should be rewarded these days! Very professional,..."

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

"Friendly and efficient service. Thanks to Joe and his team for the great work installing my washing machine and..."

4.4

9 reviews

Quality 4.4 Service 4.4 Value 4.4

Brunswick VIC

"I had a tiling/leak problem in my tenanted property. Ali came out within 24 hours, and provided a quote promtly. He..."

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

"Very happy with the efficient service by the friendly staff"

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

"Dean (your pro plumber) has been absolutely amazing. I have never left a review online before because I have never..."

3.8

5 reviews

Quality 3.8 Service 3.8 Value 3.8

Ascot Vale VIC

"Laurie was great, came out that day, no fuss - no worries. Didn't bamboozle me, din't take me for a ride. He fixed..."

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

"Full rough-in and fit-out on a new bathroom. The team were fantastic in changing dates to fit in with a changing..."

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

"Once again, Chris provided a fantastic service. A leaking hot water system necessitated a call-out. Chris arrived on..."

4.3

10 reviews

Quality 4.3 Service 4.3 Value 4.3

Melbourne VIC

"Great efficient service from Zak and his team! Job quoted and done on the same day. Hassle free. Highly Recommend!"

5.0

4 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Maribyrnong VIC

Thursday: 7-6

From customer reviews

"I was very impressed with Andrew's service. I called him to investigate a leak and he came the same day. Andrew was..."

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

"Burst hot water unit, prime plumbing got here in 15mins and saved my apartment from getting flooded."

5.0

3 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Coburg VIC

Thursday: Open 24 Hours

"Such amazing help from Ugo and the team at Domain! Our heating packed it in on the coldest morning of the year and..."

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 477 customer reviews collected between 2008 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 1 trust signal responses

81 / 100

Local Service Score

6 Award Winners

$948 median Typical Cost most jobs $505–$1,900

96% Positive Feedback

Travancore has an unusually strong field of plumbers — six of the 25 servicing the area have earned a recent Word of Mouth Service Award (24% award rate), with 477 customer reviews and an average rating of 4.8 stars.

Demand patterns

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

About this suburb

What it costs

Reviewed plumber jobs in Travancore have a median price of $948 — the middle 50% of jobs fall between $505 and $1,900. Nearby: Kensington ($1,000), Parkville ($1,170), Flemington ($895). Prices have risen 179% since 2011 (from $340 to $950 median), averaging 12.8% per year. Three in four reviewed jobs come in at or below $1,900 — a useful sanity-check number when comparing quotes.

What locals say

Review activity here is higher than typical: Travancore averages 26.5 new plumber reviews a year — 148% above the Victorian average — a larger sample than most suburbs in the state.

Based on 477 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2008–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

26.5 / yr Review velocity +84%

4.8 stars Avg rating

$950 Typical cost +19%

5.0 stars Service rating

19.1 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	$340
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	60	5.0	$280
2019	25	4.7	$600
2020	41	5.0	$1,050
2021	88	4.9	$400
2022	21	5.0	$350
2023	52	4.5	$1,118
2024	46	4.7	$1,000
2025	6	3.7	$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.

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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 $505 and $1,900. 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 August. 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 477 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 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 477 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.

What should I know about Travancore when hiring a plumber?

Travancore's young profile (median age 33) shows in review activity: locals leave 148% 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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About this suburb

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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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