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Plumbers in New Zealand

473 plumbers across New Zealand, each compared on their reviews, credential evidence and evidence from named public sources. Independent evidence, no ads and no paid placement. Add your area below to see who's near you.

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What to check when hiring plumbers in New Zealand

MyTrustedTraders ranks on independent public evidence. No ads, no paid placement. Use these checks alongside the evidence on each profile before you decide who to contact.

  • Agree the call-out fee, the hourly or fixed rate, and whether parts are charged on top, in writing, before an emergency plumber starts. Out-of-hours overcharging and 'while I'm here' add-ons are common complaints.
  • Be wary of a plumber who, on a first visit, says your whole system or boiler must be replaced. Get a second opinion and an itemised quote (parts and labour separately) before agreeing to major work.
  • Gas and boiler work is a separate, regulated trade, not general plumbing. Make sure anyone working on a gas appliance is specifically registered to do gas work, and ask to see that registration before they start.
  • In New Zealand, restricted building work must be carried out or supervised by a Licensed Building Practitioner, and all electrical, plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying by a licensed tradesperson (EWRB for electricians, PGDB for plumbers and gasfitters). Check the public register before you hire.
  • For residential building work of $30,000 or more you are legally entitled to a written contract and a disclosure statement setting out the tradesperson's skills, licences and insurance. Ask for both before work starts.

How to judge a plumber

Independent, no-ads guidance. The trade-specific checks that matter most, the warning signs, and what to ask before you hire. Use it alongside each tradesperson’s public evidence above.

Verify before you hire

  • Plumbing is restricted, licensed work: your plumber must be registered and hold a current licence with the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (PGDB); you can check their licence on the PGDB public register (pgdb.co.nz).
  • For restricted plumbing work the licensed plumber must give you a Certificate of Compliance and a producer statement: confirm you'll receive one.
  • An unlicensed person may only do plumbing under the supervision of a licensed plumber: ask who holds the licence on your job.
  • Check the business is GST-registered (required above $60,000 turnover) and carries public liability insurance, and favour recent reviews.

Warning signs of a cowboy

  • Not on the PGDB register, or can't give a current licence number.
  • Won't issue a Certificate of Compliance for restricted work.
  • Cash-only pricing, a large deposit up front, or no written quote.
  • Claims plumbing doesn't need a licence, or a 'handyman' offers to do restricted plumbing work.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • What is your PGDB licence number, and is your practising licence current?
  • Will you provide a Certificate of Compliance for the restricted work?
  • Do you carry public liability insurance?
  • What warranty applies under the Consumer Guarantees Act?

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose a trustworthy plumber?
Compare the public evidence on each profile: how many independent reviews they have and across how many named sources, the rating and how recent it is, any credential evidence, and the company status. A plumber backed by several named sources is harder to fake than one found in only one place.
Does MyTrustedTraders rank or recommend plumbers for payment?
No. There are no ads and no paid placement. Plumbers are ranked only by the strength of independent public evidence. No one can pay to rank higher, add a badge, or change their reviews.
Where do the reviews come from?
They're imported from named public review sources and always shown with the source named. They aren't reviews written on MyTrustedTraders. We cross-check the same business across sources rather than creating new reviews.
What should I check before hiring a plumber?
Confirm credentials and insurance directly with the plumber, get a written quote, and run the Cowboy Checker on the business first. MyTrustedTraders helps you shortlist on the evidence. It doesn't replace your own checks before you hire.

More ways to check who to trust

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