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Overall sentiment for Irwin's Plumbing leans strongly positive, with customers frequently highlighting rapid response times, polite and knowledgeable technicians, and clear communication throughout the repair process. Reviewers commonly praise the efficiency of same-day service and the thorough explanations provided before commencing work. However, a small subset of reviews raises concerns regarding higher-than-expected pricing and billing transparency for specific jobs.
DO NOT RECOMMEND — 1 STAR Very disappointing experience, especially as this was our first time ever using a plumber. The young plumber who came out was lovely and professional, so this review is not a reflection of him personally. However, we were quoted around $2,500 to service two toilets. We were so surprised by the price that we contacted… Read more
two other plumbers for comparison. We were told the same job would be around $700.
That is a huge difference.
We were also charged a $149 service/call-out fee, which we understand and would normally have no issue with. However, all we received for that fee was a quote that, based on the other quotes we subsequently obtained, appeared extremely inflated.
We understand that businesses set their own prices, but after speaking with other plumbers, we felt the quote we received was extremely unreasonable. As first-time customers, we were very disappointed by the experience.
Unfortunately, we would not use this company again and cannot recommend them.
The plumber himself was lovely it was the pricing and overall experience that really made this experience disappointing.
Irwins Plumbing / Jims Jetting Had a water leak from my ceiling, i climbed into ceiling to identify leak, found T Piece fitting leaking where Polybutylene pipes join. Clear sign of Crust build up on connection. Took Photos. Turned off Mains Callled Irwins Plumbing on the Monday morning as I am a Pensioner and could not afford a weekend fee. Whole… Read more
Weekend without water. The office advised that the fee for Plumber would be. $120 to come out. Plumber came out that afternoon, I had sent photos of the leak to the Plumber prior to his arrival. When Plumber arrived he said he will call the office and give me a quote first, he then advised me that it will cost me $ 680 for him to climb up my ladder and inspect the leak. I then asked so how much would it be to carry out repairs, he the went back outside to call his office, he came back and said the total fee to carry out repairs was going to be $1,280. This is even before they had looked at the leak. I told the plumber i was not prepared to pay this price. His office called me once I advised them that I was not going to pay extortion fees. I paid them the quoted $120 FEE (which came to $141.90) 7.5 % card surcharge plus GST.
I Then called 2 local plumbers, one came out within the hour and completed the job in 20 minutes. Total cost was $375 . PENSIONERS BEWARE I would not recommend this company Zero Star rating
PERTH WA 17 August 2026
Be very aware of dealing with these people - they tried to grossly overcharge a 1st home buyer. To replace a burst hose from a washing machine to the hot water tap $800+. There were four options all rising in price to a new washing machine for $4500! They didn't point out the existing washing machine could easily run on the working cold water tap… Read more
at no cost. It was a blatant and embarrassing scam on someone unfamiliar with this type of work. $170.50 call out fee was already paid (Saturday rate).
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Awesome work, arrived quickly . Great guy and very knowledgeable. Will definitely use him again Show reply
We had Bailey and Henry come and check out hot water system. We were given three options for repair or replacement. We opted for replacement. We cannot fault the customer service, quality of installation and clean discussion re options. We would highly recommend Irwin’s Plumbing Services. Thank you. Tac and Maureen Furnell Show reply
Fantastic work attention to detail. Highly recommend Irwin's Plumbing toadying. Cheeers Wayne and Kerry Smith - Chapman Narangba Show 2 replies
We booked Irwin’s Plumbing for a pre‑arranged weekday appointment to investigate a leak in our home. When the plumber arrived, we were told the situation was an “emergency” requiring extensive and urgent works. The representative said we needed to sign the contract and get started immediately due to the emergency. We were quoted over $7,000, yet… Read more
have credit card charges totalling $8,822. The emergency crew that arrived was ONE junior plumber. We requested to pay by bank transfer but were told due to 'time of day' it needed to be credit card.
Unfortunately, the leak was not fixed, and additional damage was left to our kitchen cabinetry and tile seals. We have a significant hole in our kitchen cabinet, broken shelves, and damage to our kitchen tiles as a result of these works.
The next day, the leak continued and worsened. We contacted the company in writing to request a detailed breakdown of the charges and to raise concerns about the unresolved leak. We wanted to understand how we have paid what appears to be a junior plumber over $1k an hour to cause destruction in our kitchen, and not fix the leak. To date, no itemised breakdown has been provided. We subsequently requested a full refund due to the major failure of the service. To date, we have not received a refund.
Following our complaint, we experienced an unannounced visit at 6:50am, despite having requested written communication only. This was very concerning first thing in the morning. We have photo and video evidence of the ongoing leak, the damage left behind, and the early‑morning attendance.
For comparison, a licensed independent plumber attended, identified the cause, and repaired the issue in under an hour for $210. His invoice clearly outlines the work performed and details his concerns with the pricing and work completed by Irwin's.
This review reflects our personal experience, supported by documentation, and is shared to assist other consumers in making informed decisions. Had I wanted to demo my kitchen, I would have done it myself for free myself. Photos are of the mess they left under the sink baseboard, the damage to some of the tiles, and my cabinet that now has a large hole in it with the shelving broken and removed.
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Well done thankyou for the excellent service strongly recommend these gentlemen Show reply
Follow-up · I had to finish the job myself
Toilet leaked and was fixed quickly. Great service. Thank you.
Follow-up · Very happy with the service but have come away feeling ripped off with the price. Should have asked for a detailed quote and then researched for a better price. I'll know better next time.
Rare to find such great service!!! Caring, Trustworthy. Highly recommend !!! Show reply
Follow-up · Re: My review. It was a burst pipe under the sink after me trying to replace the tap and install a water filter. The final bill was around $1300. It was a major repair. But "Elliot" did recommend the cheapest path for me. He suggested if I went to the hardware and changed to the appropriate tap, he could fit that for a few hundred dollars cheaper.… Read more
Positive reviews
Taylor and Nathan are such professional and polite plumbers. They were clean and neat in their work, punctual, and transparent in their communication. I appreciate their expertise and would definitely engage them again if the need arose. Show reply
Nick from Irwin's Plumbing attended my property when he said he would. He was thorough and communicated well from his original phone call to when he left my property. Everyone from Irwin's spoke to me kindly and gently; they were knowledgeable and explained my options clearly. I would highly recommend to other customers. Show reply
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Booked job night before. They offered to come earlier. Did the job. Explained what had to be done when a replacement was needed. Efficient and cheerful on a cold Canberra morning. Show reply
Negative reviews
The plumber attended to investigate the issue and found that the mixer had broken off. I was charged $600 just for the initial investigation. I was then quoted another $2,000 to replace the mixer. After speaking with the company, they offered a discounted price of $1,600, but shortly afterwards the price went back up to $2,100. I found the… Read more
pricing and communication very disappointing. I was also asked to leave a review immediately and provide a photo, which I felt was inappropriate.
To be completely honest, I contacted this company after seeing their reviews, but based on my experience, I would not recommend them. The pricing felt excessive, and I believe customers should get a clear and consistent price from the beginning.
Please consider getting a second quote before using this company.
Thanks so much for your fantastic 5-star review,… Read more
No problem with the job done but the job was quoted before the plumber even looked at it. There was no breakdown of labour costs or anything. These guys are expensive, get a second quote
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Call out fee has to be paid upfront and they wait online until you have made payment, no time to read their pages of terms and conditions prior. Pushy sales tactics, quoting well above pricing for same with other companies. I was not going to commit to anything and then they wanted to ring my partner at work indicating that he would understand the… Read more
urgency of agreeing to replacing a hot water system that was still working. The guys that came out were lovely, on time and cleaned up after themselves but had to constantly contact the supervisor and that's where the hard sell comes from.
Hi Sam, Sorry to hear about your recent… Read more
Recent reviews
Cade and Sean were amazing great walk through process costing and reliable updated if coming late so if unavailable could arrange another time slot went above and beyond great job Show reply
Technician explained clearly the issues with our LPG installation and gave a quote on the spot and after acceptance conducted necessary repairs for compliance purposes. Show reply
Thank you so much to the team at Irwin’s Plumbing. Their service was spot-on and extremely punctual. Communication was prompt and easy throughout the entire process. We are thrilled with our bathroom highly recommend them Show reply
Excellent service from Irwin’s Plumbing. Our hot water system stopped working and Max came out promptly to fix it (job number 502749). He was friendly and professional throughout, explained the issue clearly, and had everything sorted quickly. Highly recommend them for anyone needing reliable plumbing work Show reply
The work done by Cooper and Damien was amazing. They worked hard in the mud to ensure that our house's plumbing would continue to work smoothly for years to come despite the best efforts of the nearby grape vine. Much appreciated, well worth the price. Show reply
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Ben and Julian were fantastic They’ve completed a massive plumbing overhaul which is no small task. Excellent communication throughout walking me through each step of the process. Always on time, polite and very accomodating Show reply
502706 technician came out and unblocked the drains in the house and showed me the root cause of the problem -- tree roots. Taylor was very professional, helpful and friendly. They are expensive especially after hours and for emergency call outs. Call out fee after hours also expensive. They got the job done but follow up is needed but will get… Read more
some quotes on that.
Edit: Definitely get quotes to fix reported problems and follow up. Irwins got a fixed pricing it seems to fix problems that need follow up which might be overly expensive..
Absolutely fantastic service! Prompt, professional and courteous. MANY plumbers had "ghosted" us, but not Irwin's Plumbing. We got our toilet fixed on the SAME DAY, and we're delighted with the results. We'll certainly be using Irwin's Plumbing in future. Show reply
Assessed a leak due to high water bill. Leak wasn't directly found but assumed under front garden bed. Full replacement of front pipework to meter (5m) with the assumption this would work. Mild gamble that appears to work given pressure holding after replacement. Service was good, technician was good. Fees were a little steep considering what was… Read more · 1
completed, both for investigation and replacement. Came out to about $6000 for materials and labour for a 6hour job. Happy with service, price feels excessive.
Do not trust this company 2 days worked on my water heater and still no hot water had to get an electrician to fix it.and will not return calls.and no license number for plumbing Show reply
Brock, diffused what was made an easy situation difficult. Explained everything to my standard. Was polite, courteous and respectful. Will definitely have Brock again! Show reply
Brock has a very friendly demeanour and presented himself with professionalism and genuine manners. He gave great tips on how to improve the issues I was having and finished the work quickly and efficiently. I would be very happy to have Brock attend another plumming issue. Show reply
Called out for plumbing issues with sewage. After intensive investigation the problem was found to be due to your council problem however the work was still carried out efficiently and I would highly recommend.. Show reply
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