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O'Brien Plumbing

Updated 2026-09-05 · 3,731 reviewed · 725 listed · Scored from 401 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(401) 86 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Hot Water SystemsDrain & Blocked DrainsNew Home & Construction PlumbingEmergency PlumbingBathroom Renovation PlumbingGas FittingPlumberGas Installation Service
O'Brien Plumbing
Location
Perth
Services
Hot Water Systems, Drain & Blocked Drains, New Home & Construction Plumbing
Reviews
401
Ranking
#107 in Hot Water Systems
Best for
homeowners needing reliable emergency plumbing and renovations across Perth metro.

Business data from Google Business Profile, checked 2026-09-05. Facts from the business's own website were fetched 2026-09-05.

What do recent reviews say?

Most jobs run smoothly, with plumbers arriving on time and diagnosing problems clearly. Staff like Matt, Aaron, Gary, and Jack handle complex work with care and keep customers informed throughout. Two recent complaints highlight gaps: a customer felt overcharged and left without callbacks for days, while another waited two weeks for a quote and then wasn't called back to book. These stand out sharply against the pattern.

Strength sits in emergency response and renovation work, where the team communicates well and moves fast when needed. The business covers all major plumbing services across Perth metro and operates 24/7, but when something goes wrong (overage fees, response delays), resolution feels slow and defensive.

Praised for
  • punctual arrival
  • skilled technicians
  • clear communication
  • responsive booking
  • reasonably priced
Watch-outs
  • slow response to complaints
  • high call-out fees
  • long wait for quote callback
  • unexpected parking disputes
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Best for: homeowners needing reliable emergency plumbing and renovations across Perth metro.
Think twice if: response to disputes can be slow; always clarify parking and all fees before work starts.

What are they good at?

  • 24/7 emergency availability
  • named skilled technicians (Matt, Aaron, Gary, Jack)
  • licensed across plumbing and gas
  • same-day booking in high demand

Worth knowing

  • Matt, Aaron, Gary, Jack named as competent technicians
  • 24/7 service advertised
  • CCTV drain inspections offered
  • Plumbing Contractors Lic 7354, Gas Fitters Lic GF9646, Backflow Lic BF1803 stated on website
  • one customer waited 4 days for management response to an overcharge complaint
  • another waited 2 weeks for a quote, then callbacks stopped

What reviews say by service

Emergency Plumbing
customers praise fast response to emergencies; one treated with kindness during two crisis calls
Hot Water Systems
Aaron and others handle system work competently; one customer felt gouged for a quick age-check
Bathroom Renovation Plumbing
Aaron and Jase praised for neat, professional cistern and showerhead work under challenging conditions
Drain & Blocked Drains
CCTV inspections mentioned on website; limited review detail on this service
Gas Fitting
customer very satisfied with quick gas leak diagnosis and resolution same afternoon
Gas Installation Service
gas work mentioned in praise but no detailed installation feedback

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.8 average across the 443 hot water systems businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 97% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 87
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
372
4
12
3
0
2
3
1
14

FAQ

Are you available for emergencies outside business hours?
Yes, the business advertises 24/7 service and customers report same-day or same-afternoon response to urgent jobs.
How long does a quote usually take?
Most quotes happen quickly, but one customer waited two weeks and was not called back to book; always follow up if you don't hear within a few days.
Do you handle bathroom renovations and gas work?
Yes; reviews confirm bathroom work (cisterns, showerheads) and gas leak detection/repair, with current Gas Fitters and Plumbing Contractors licences on file.

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Last updated 2026-09-05