Compare the top 10 plumbers in your city

We shortlist licensed local plumbers in each major Australian city and compare them on licence, reputation, service area and after-hours availability. Call any of them direct. We don't take bookings or add fees.

Find the best plumbers in your city

Each city list is researched separately, with its own licence checks, cost guide and local advice.

What we check for every listing

  • LicenceA current licence, looked up on the state regulator's public register.
  • Service areaThe suburbs each business says it covers.
  • After hoursWho answers outside business hours, and whether the rate changes.
  • Direct contactNumbers go to the business, not a lead broker.

Read the full method

Check a plumber's licence in your state

Every state and territory keeps a free public register. It takes a minute to check a licence before you book, and it's the same check we run for every business on our lists.

StateSearch the licence register
QueenslandQueensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC)
New South WalesBuilding Commission NSW
VictoriaBuilding and Plumbing Commission (BPC)
Western AustraliaPlumbers Licensing Board (Building and Energy)
South AustraliaConsumer and Business Services (CBS)
Australian Capital TerritoryAccess Canberra
TasmaniaConsumer Affairs Tasmania (formerly CBOS)
Northern TerritoryPlumbers and Drainers Licensing Board

About Top10Plumbers

Is Top10Plumbers free to use?

Yes. We don't charge you, take bookings or add fees. You contact the plumber directly and agree the price with them.

How are the plumbers chosen?

Each business must hold a current plumbing licence, have a consistent record of genuine Google reviews, and clearly state its service area and after-hours terms. We then rank the final 10 on reputation, coverage, emergency availability and pricing transparency.

Do businesses pay to be listed?

Some businesses pay for a sponsored listing, which is always clearly labelled. Payment buys a highlighted card, not a higher position, and sponsored businesses must pass the same checks as everyone else.

How often are the lists updated?

Each city page shows the date it was last reviewed. At each review we recheck licences, ratings and contact details, and remove businesses that no longer meet our standards.

Run a plumbing business?

We review each city list regularly. Tell us about your licence, service area and how you price, and we'll consider you at the next review.

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