# Handy Andy Plumbing Ltd Handy Andy Plumbing Ltd is a plumber in Howick. Rated 4.9/5 from 123 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this tradesperson, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement. Trust Score: 79 out of 100 (strong track record). The score rests on rated 4.9 from 123 reviews. Operating since at least 2017 (9 years), according to an independent source, not just their own word. 5 reviews in the last 12 months. ## Public review evidence (by source) | Source | Average rating | Reviews | | --- | --- | --- | | NoCowboys | 5.0/5 | 123 | Most recent review: 4 months ago. ## What customers consistently say _Recurring strength themes from this tradesperson's own reviews, each with a verbatim quote:_ - **Quick to respond** (Quoted from 3 reviews): "I called Andy at short notice as I urgently needed a plumber and fortunately he was able to fit my job in on the same day." · NoCowboys, 24 Jan 2025 - **Reliable and punctual** (Quoted from 3 reviews): "Arrived on time as planned." · NoCowboys, 6 May 2025 - **Clear communication** (Quoted from 2 reviews): "He is very timely and an excellent communicator and does a very good job." · NoCowboys, 3 Oct 2024 _Customers who keep coming back (3 reviewers describe returning):_ "I have used Andy a few times for plumbing at our home, but was very disappointed the last time." · NoCowboys, 10 Sept 2020 ## What customers consistently praise _Themes mentioned across this tradesperson's own public reviews:_ - Professional (mentioned in 30% of reviews we've read) - Fast & efficient (mentioned in 26% of reviews we've read) - Punctual (mentioned in 25% of reviews we've read) ## In customers' own words _Verbatim quotes from this tradesperson's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_ > "Really prompt, well equipped and had exactly what we needed to fix a leaking kitchen tap. Great service and happy to use again and recommend." > Source: Fiona (5.0, via NoCowboys) > "I called Andy this week to do a plumbing job in Highland Park Auckland. The service was great Andy came the very next day had all the parts required to complete the job. It was great having someone local, efficient, pleasant and easy to deal with. I would throughly recommend Andy for any future plumbing jobs." > Source: Linda (5.0, via NoCowboys) > "Really happy with the service. The pricing was very reasonable compared to other quotes I received, and the plumber was professional and efficient. The issues were fixed quickly and properly. Would definitely recommend." > Source: Victor (5.0, via NoCowboys) ## Trades Plumber, Builder ## What we checked, and when _What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_ - Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 123 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public listing for this tradesperson. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Website: MyTrustedTraders shows a public website for this tradesperson. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Trade-specific register: MyTrustedTraders shows trade licensing evidence on this profile. (via Public credential evidence) - Current credentials shown: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 current credential on this profile. (via Public credential evidence) Full verification checklist: https://nz.mytrustedtraders.com/traders/mtt264150-handy-andy-howick-plumber/checks ## Credentials & sources - Credentials shown: 1 - Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board: the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board: by law you must be registered with it to do plumbing, gasfitting or drainlaying in New Zealand - Companies Office status: Unknown - Website online since 2014 (verified via public domain registry) - Evidence held from: NoCowboys, Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board - Public evidence last checked June 2026 ## What this business says about itself _Self-declared on the tradesperson's own website, not independently verified:_ - Emergency availability: came within the hour - Experience they state: more than 36 years - Areas served: Beachlands, Howick, Maraetai, Whitford, Flat Bush, East Auckland ## Before you hire a plumber _What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_ - 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. ## Contact - Phone: 027 600 6232 - Website: https://www.handyandyplumbing.co.nz --- Source: MyTrustedTraders, https://nz.mytrustedtraders.com/traders/mtt264150-handy-andy-howick-plumber Real public evidence only: every figure traces to a named source, with evidence held from 2 named public sources. If a source does not carry a field, it is not shown.