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Rating: 4.9 (710 reviews)

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4.9 based on 710 reviews of 25 businesses

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4.9

167 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 33 118 656 830 Special Offer

Servicing Waterways

Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00

Licence No. 45964 Master Plumbers Association Member Complimentary Property Protection Audit

Photos from Your Choice Plumbers

"Honesty is hard to find these days and Armin has helped us with several jobs and never overquotes. Good service every..."

5.0

186 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 25 156 020 825

Servicing Waterways

Tuesday: 8:00am to 5:00pm

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

Photos from Efficient Pure Plumbing Heating & Cooling

Photo from Efficient Pure Plumbing Heating & Cooling

"Excellent service from time of making appointment for the servicing of my cooler system, to job completion. Highly..."

4.9

161 reviews

Quality 4.9 Service 4.9 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 78 159 217 393 2023 Award Special Offer

Servicing Waterways

Tuesday: 7:00am to 5:00pm

Most reviewed for: General plumbing

Photos from Sustainable Solar & Plumbing

"Following referral from Reece Mentone, Darren responded to our call quickly. Being 11:00 amChristmas Eve, the gas..."

5.0

79 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 57 613 754 037 Special Offer

Servicing Waterways

Tuesday: On call 24 hours

Licence No. 112121 Lifetime warranty Senior and pensioner discounts

Photos from The Blockage Doctor

"After 2 different plumbers not being able to help us with concrete down our drain, the Blockage Doctor was able to..."

5.0

51 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Verified ABN: 75 160 075 963

Servicing Waterways

Tuesday: 8:00am-6:00pm

Hot water heat pump experts since 2012 Fully qualified & accredited installers

Photos from NewGen Solar & Heat Pumps

"Really happy we had NewGen Solar design & install our solar panels in Black Rock. Especially considering where power..."

5.0

5 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 4.8

Verified ABN: 24 125 084 997

Servicing Waterways

Tuesday: 8.30am to 4:30pm

Licence No. 25954 40+ years experience Member of Master Plumbers Association

Photos from W & M Plumbing Service

"Fantastic trust worthy plumbers. Family run business who has great values and customer service which is hard to find..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Aspendale Gardens VIC

"Joe was honest, reliable & very helpful, He gave me a date and a time he would come to quote, he turned up on time..."

4.4

11 reviews

Quality 4.3 Service 4.3 Value 4.3

Aspendale VIC

"Ryan was quick, reasonably priced and friendly. Will definitely use him next time now I've found a good plumber."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Braeside VIC

"I rang to get a new gas hotplate installed, as mine was all cracking. They were busy, but they fit me. The man was..."

4.4

15 reviews

Quality 4.5 Service 4.5 Value 4.2

Chelsea VIC

"Replaced taps in bathroom basin and serviced taps and changed washers in shower and kitchen. My local Tap Doctor (I..."

4.7

3 reviews

Quality 4.7 Service 4.7 Value 4.7

Edithvale VIC

"'Humble plumbing were amazing, very friendly, professional, explained plumbing issues and possible scenarios. Very..."

5.0

9 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Mordialloc VIC

"Called Gary for the first time to fix a faulty hot water heater and toilet. He arrived on time the next day and..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

ABN: 33 689 024 459

Braeside VIC

Tuesday: 6am-9pm

Most reviewed for: Leaking tap

"Great service with good communication and friendly to boot!"

5.0

2 reviews

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Braeside VIC

"Recently I had need for a replacement water heater for our home in Cremorne and was referred to Beachside Plumbing to..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Keysborough VIC

"Great service. George is a lovely helpful man who came out as soon as we called. He did a great job and fixed all our..."

5.0

6 reviews

Quality 4.8 Service 4.8 Value 4.8

Chelsea VIC

" This is the 2nd time Greg has saved us, once to revive an old gas heater and now to repair it. I can’t speak highly..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Chelsea Heights VIC

"promptly, best price and top notch professional work - highly recommended"

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Dingley Village VIC

"Thanks For Fixing Our Plumbing Guys. Great Father Son Team Local Dingley Plumbers In Melbourne. My Husband Rang Them..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Mordialloc VIC

"I have used NRA Plumbing on two occasions - both laundry overflows (leaky taps) in different houses, one very urgent..."

4.5

2 reviews

Quality 4.5 Service 4.5 Value 4.5

Chelsea VIC

"install dishwasher inspect and repair taps etc of rental property we had purchased. He turned up at short notice,..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Parkdale VIC

"Rang Phil on a cold, dark night as one of the pipes in our garden decided to burst. He came around and fixed it and..."

5.0

1 review

Quality 5.0 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Keysborough VIC

"I had a few leaks in my factory roof and found tj Johnson industrial to be the most efficient plumbing company I have..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 3.0

Mordialloc VIC

"Came back after 3 weeks of holiday to find that there is a major leak in the garden. There was a puddle of water in..."

4.0

1 review

Quality 4.0 Service 4.0 Value 4.0

Keysborough VIC

"Removed stove, gas fittings, kitchen taps, pipes etc. The re-visited and installed new connection to gas top stove..."

4.0

2 reviews

Quality 3.5 Service 5.0 Value 5.0

Patterson Lakes VIC

"I had a leaking upstairs shower, which was dripping down into the room below - serious! Don (the owner) came out a..."

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Market Intelligence

Waterways's plumber directory

Data-driven insights based on 710 customer reviews collected between 2007 and 2026, ABS Census data, and 3 trust signal responses

82 / 100

Local Service Score

5 Award Winners

$825 median Typical Cost most jobs $459–$3,888

99% Positive Feedback

Waterways is one of the pricier areas for plumbers — 25% above the Victorian average, with typical jobs around $825. 25 plumbers service the area with 710 customer reviews.

Price overview

Most jobs range from $459 to $3,888. Nearby: Aspendale Gardens ($1,250), Braeside ($1,250), Chelsea Heights ($1,250).

Suburb context

With incomes above the national median in Waterways ($3,013/week vs $1,748/week), plumbers price accordingly — 25% above the Victorian average.

Seasonal demand

Plumbers in Waterways tend to be busiest in June and quietest in January according to review data — booking during the quieter stretch often means more choice.

Customer experience

Waterways sees 35.5 new plumber reviews a year — 235% above the Victorian average, a larger recent sample than comparable suburbs in the state.

Based on 710 customer reviews collected on Word of Mouth between 2007–2026, and ABS Census 2021 data.

35.5 / yr Review velocity +147%

4.9 stars Avg rating

$1,000 Typical cost +25%

5.0 stars Service rating

28.4 avg Reviews / provider

103.2 / 10k Provider density

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Waterways area

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Plumber reviews, ratings and typical cost by year in the Waterways area, from customer reviews on Word of Mouth.
Year	Reviews	Average rating out of 5	Median reported cost
2007	3	4.0	$300
2008	2	5.0	$390
2009	3	5.0	$165
2010	7	4.7	$517
2011	20	4.8	$275
2012	17	5.0	$223
2013	30	4.8	$670
2014	82	4.9	$332
2015	66	4.9	$354
2016	94	4.9	$955
2017	98	5.0	$1,450
2018	101	5.0	$1,060
2019	32	4.8	$500
2020	26	5.0	$4,000
2021	48	4.9	$462
2022	41	5.0	$400
2023	20	5.0	$565
2024	12	4.3	$1,000
2025	3	5.0	no prices reported
2026	5	5.0	no prices reported

Based on Word of Mouth reviews 2007–2026

Based on customer-reported prices. Outliers removed.

Waterways area profile ABS Census 2021

2,422 Population

58.4% Own with mortgage

87.9% Houses

$3,013 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 Waterways 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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What other customers paid

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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

How Much Does a Home Water Filtration System Cost in Australia in 2026?

A system-by-system guide to 2026 prices for jugs, under-sink, RO, UV, whole-house, softeners, and tank/bore filtration. Including who actually needs filtration and what to look for on the WaterMark sticker.

Plumbers in Waterways — FAQs

What's the going rate for a local plumber?

Based on customer-reported pricing on Word of Mouth, plumbers in Waterways typically charge between $459 and $3,888. This is 25% above the Victorian average.

When are local plumbers least busy?

Based on historical review patterns on Word of Mouth, plumber demand in Waterways 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 — Waterways has 710 plumber reviews on Word of Mouth. Sustainable Solar & Plumbing (2023), Your Choice Plumbers (2022) and Efficient Pure Plumbing Heating & Cooling (2022) 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.

Are plumbers in Waterways well reviewed?

Plumbers in Waterways have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 710 customer reviews on Word of Mouth.

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

With incomes above the national median in Waterways ($3,013/week vs $1,748/week), plumbers price accordingly — 25% above the Victorian average. For context, ABS Census 2021 data shows Waterways has 88% of dwellings are standalone houses, a median age of 41, a median household income of $3,013/week.

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Price overview

Suburb context

Seasonal demand

Customer experience

Plumber reviews & ratings over time — Waterways area

Waterways 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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How Much Does a Plumber Cost?

How Much Does it Cost to Fix a Blocked Drain?

How Much Does it Cost to Replace a Toilet?

How Much Does a Home Water Filtration System Cost in Australia in 2026?

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