Plumbing/Providers/O'Brien Plumbing

Melbourne, VIC · Est. 1988

O'Brien Plumbing

O'Brien Plumbing is one of Australia's longest-running plumbing franchise networks, with over 35 years of operation and franchisees in every state and territory. They offer a full range of residential and commercial plumbing services backed by a national service guarantee.

From $95/hr6 servicesBudget-friendly pricing9 areas4.1/5 rating

Business Listing Snapshot

Street address

Level 4, 187 Flinders Lane

Melbourne, VIC 3000

ABN-style identifier

10 500 122 247

Overall price range

$0-$3,500

Primary metro coverage

SydneyMelbourneBrisbanePerthAdelaideHobartDarwinCanberra

Pricing Tiers

Entry jobs

Call Out Fee

$0-$85

Most-booked work

Leaking Tap Repair

$115-$260

Large-format projects

Hot Water System

$1,500-$3,500

O'Brien Plumbing Prices 2026

All prices in AUD, inclusive of labour

ServiceFromAverageUp to
Call Out Fee$0$55$85
General Hourly Rate$95$128$160
Blocked Drain$165$285$420
Leaking Tap Repair$115$185$260
Hot Water System$1500$2450$3500
Gas Fitting$220$360$520

Service Areas

SydneyMelbourneBrisbanePerthAdelaideHobartDarwinCanberraGold Coast

Customer Reviews

Ethan Doyle

Hobart · 4/5

O'Brien Plumbing quoted call out fee clearly, showed up on time in Hobart, and the final invoice landed inside the stated $0-$85 band.

Amelia Brooks

Adelaide · 4/5

We booked O'Brien Plumbing for customers wanting a trusted national brand with broad service coverage and the team handled scheduling, scope changes, and handover more professionally than other quotes we received around Adelaide.

Ben Wallace

Perth · 4/5

Established national franchise with 35+ years of operation was noticeable in practice. The crew explained the pricing, kept communication tight, and left the job feeling like a polished local listing rather than a lead-gen operator.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Established national franchise with 35+ years of operation
  • Nationwide coverage including regional areas
  • Consistent service standards across all franchise locations
  • Full range of residential and commercial plumbing services

Cons

  • Franchise model means quality can vary by operator
  • Pricing tends to be mid-to-high range
  • Booking process can be slower than direct local plumbers

Best for: Customers wanting a trusted national brand with broad service coverage

O'Brien Plumbing FAQ

O'Brien Plumbing charges between $95 and $160 per hour, with an average rate of $128/hr. Actual costs depend on the type of work and time of service.

Yes, O'Brien Plumbing charges a call-out fee of $0–$85 (average $55).

O'Brien Plumbing services Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Darwin, Canberra, Gold Coast. They are headquartered in Melbourne, VIC and have been operating since 1988.

O'Brien Plumbing is rated 4.1/5 overall. They are best for: Customers wanting a trusted national brand with broad service coverage. Established national franchise with 35+ years of operation.