Best Plumbers in Auckland
We assessed 20 plumbers in Auckland and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 6,568 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 8 September 2026. How we rank →
Before you hire
Plumbers in NZ must be registered with the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board, whether you need an emergency call-out, a repair or a full installation. Check their registration before work starts, and make sure any gas work is carried out by a licensed gas fitter. Get a written quote that covers parts and labour.
Top 5 Plumbers in Auckland
The top 5 plumbers in Auckland are #1 Plumbquick, #2 Laser Plumbing Grey Lynn, #3 Auckland Plumbers Group, #4 Grace Plumbing, and #5 Mr Plumber, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you book.
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Plumbquick Auckland
★ 4.7 2,856 reviews +46 Top5 Score 2135★ 2,483 4★ 174 3★ 27 2★ 15 1★ 157Plumbquick turns around drain blockages, hot water cylinder replacements, pipe repairs, and fixture installs, often dispatching same-day or within the hour for urgent jobs. Plumbers like Rhys, Nathan, and Josh take time to walk customers through what they found and what was done, going beyond just fixing the immediate fault.
location_on 3C Tait Place, Rosedale, Auckland
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Laser Plumbing Grey Lynn
★ 4.9 812 reviews +16 Top5 Score 1985★ 772 4★ 16 3★ 9 1★ 15Laser Plumbing Grey Lynn covers burst pipes, blocked drains, gas hot water systems, heat pump conversions, and tapware installs across Grey Lynn and surrounding areas. Individual plumbers like Nate, Josh, and Jordan make a point of explaining what caused the problem and what was done, which repeat customers cite as a reason they keep coming back.
location_on 6 Shaddock Street, Eden Terrace, Auckland
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Auckland Plumbers Group
verifiedVerified ↑ 1★ 4.8 517 reviews +17 Top5 Score 191 +45★ 482 4★ 14 1★ 21Auckland Plumbers Group gets toilet installs, drain blockages, bathroom connection work, hot water system replacements, and water meter leaks done with plumbers customers ask for by name on return visits. When complications arise mid-job, such as sourcing a different fitting or working around an awkward connection, their plumbers sort it without making it the customer's problem.
location_on 59B Church Street, Onehunga, Auckland schedule Open 24 hours
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Grace Plumbing Ltd
↓ 1★ 4.9 497 reviews +14 Top5 Score 1905★ 477 4★ 16 3★ 1 1★ 3Grace Plumbing coordinates the plumbing side of bathroom renovations, water valve repairs, and urgent fault-finding, with plumbers like Brad and Gordon scoping jobs on-site and recommending practical options before work begins. Clear quotes, timely arrivals, and a tidy finish after the job are details multiple clients point to as reasons they came back.
location_on Unit 2/95 Ireland Road, Mount Wellington, Auckland
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Mr Plumber
★ 4.7 516 reviews +16 Top5 Score 184 +25★ 440 4★ 41 3★ 5 2★ 1 1★ 29Mr Plumber dispatches quickly on urgent jobs, covering mains leaks, pressure valve faults, and water heater issues, often attending the same day a request comes in. Owner involvement on-site has been noted by clients as a genuine differentiator, with Bruce dropping by to personally assess a problem alongside the attending plumber.
location_on 9A Kitson Place, St Johns, Auckland
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Before you book a plumber in Auckland
Drawn from 187 customer reviews collected for this page. The first answer is what it costs.
What do plumbers typically charge in New Zealand? expand_more
Licensed plumbers in Auckland charge between $80 and $150 per hour plus GST for standard work. A call-out fee of $80 to $150 plus GST is charged separately from the hourly rate.
After-hours emergencies cost significantly more, often $150 to $300 or higher just for the call-out. One reviewer noted paying a weekend surcharge for an after-hours hot water cylinder call-out but considered it worthwhile for same-day resolution.
How do I check if a plumber is registered for the work I need? expand_more
The Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (PGDB) maintains a public register at pgdb.co.nz where you can verify any tradesperson's licence before they start work. Ask for the plumber's registration number and confirm it matches their name and licence type on the register.
A Certifying Plumber can independently sign off their own work, while a Licensed Plumber must have their work certified by someone at that higher level. Work done without a registered practitioner is illegal and can affect your insurance cover, building consents, and your ability to sell the property.
What's the difference between a quote and an estimate for plumbing work? expand_more
A quote locks in the price before work begins, while an estimate is a variable figure that can change once the job is underway. Reviewers who appreciated fixed-price quoting specifically called it out as a reason they felt confident they were not being taken for a ride.
If a plumber gives you an estimate rather than a quote, ask them to confirm what would trigger a price increase and how they will notify you before proceeding with any additional work. Always get the agreed price in writing, whether it is a fixed quote or an estimate, so there is no dispute when the invoice arrives.
What are the warning signs of a plumber you shouldn't hire? expand_more
- –Charging for a site visit without diagnosing the problem or offering any solution, as happened in one case where a customer was billed over $200 with no fix and no clear explanation before the visit.
- –Changing the agreed payment terms on the day, then escalating to abusive behaviour when the customer raises the discrepancy.
- –Completing a paid inspection without using proper diagnostic equipment, leaving the customer to find missed leaks themselves.
- –Failing to explain upfront that they cannot handle the type of fault you described, so you only find out after paying a call-out fee.
- –Attempting to withdraw a negative review by offering a discount rather than addressing the underlying complaint.
- –Sending a bill for work that identifies a fault but includes no recommended action or next step for the customer.
What should you ask before hiring a plumber? expand_more
- –Are you registered with the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (PGDB), and can you provide your registration number so I can verify it at pgdb.co.nz?
- –Will you provide a written fixed quote before starting, or is this an estimate that could change?
- –What is your call-out fee, and is it charged separately from your hourly labour rate?
- –What is your after-hours or weekend rate, and how much notice will you give before applying it?
- –If you find additional problems once the job is underway, will you stop and get my approval before doing extra work?
- –Do you guarantee your workmanship, and what is the process if an issue returns shortly after the job is completed?
Also recommended plumbers in Auckland
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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Response Plumbing
↑ 2★ 4.7 262 reviews +4 Top5 Score 176 +45★ 239 4★ 4 2★ 2 1★ 17Response Plumbing picks up drain blockages, broken drains, leaking pipes, tree root intrusions, and fixture replacements, with a particular track record on recurring faults that previous plumbers missed. Office staff brief attending plumbers in detail before arrival, so technicians like Mitch, Mike, and Matt arrive already familiar with the problem and can move straight to diagnosis.
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POLITE Plumbers
↓ 1★ 4.9 393 reviews Top5 Score 1765★ 381 4★ 4 3★ 1 1★ 7Polite Plumbers resolves burst pipes, blocked gully traps, leaking hot water cylinders, dishwasher connections, and tap and sink replacements, with plumbers like Steve, Glen, and Peter frequently arriving within an hour or two of the call. Booking is handled by Dilly via text, which multiple clients flag as making the whole process noticeably easier to manage from the first contact.
location_on N/162 Mokoia Road, Birkenhead, Auckland
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Water Works
↑ 1★ 4.8 340 reviews +1 Top5 Score 175 +45★ 308 4★ 12 3★ 3 2★ 2 1★ 15Water Works fixes mains pipe leaks, hot water cylinder replacements, tap and toilet repairs, and drain blockages, with individual plumbers like Todd, Bart, and Isaac noted for staying on-site until the problem is fully resolved. When jobs turn out more complicated than expected, their plumbers adapt and work through it rather than leaving the fault half-diagnosed.
location_on 27 Morningside Drive, Morningside, Auckland
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Fairfield Plumbing
↓ 2★ 4.8 207 reviews +11 Top5 Score 175 +15★ 190 4★ 6 3★ 2 2★ 2 1★ 7Fairfield Plumbing resolves leaking pipes, gas water heater replacements, water cylinder repairs, and gas leak faults, with plumbers like Patty, Cody, and Liam regularly attending the next morning after an evening call. Fixed-price quoting before work starts means costs are agreed upfront, and when billing queries arise, Liam addresses them directly with clients in a way that leaves them satisfied.
location_on Saint Johns Road, Meadowbank, Auckland
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Fix & Flow Plumbing
★ 5.0 168 reviews +1 Top5 Score 170 -25★ 167 3★ 1Fix & Flow Plumbing gets blocked drains, sewage blockages, hot water cylinder replacements, leaks, and bathroom and laundry upgrades sorted, with same-day attendance across multiple urgent callouts. Plumbers like Farman take the time to explain the fault and the fix clearly before leaving, and go out of their way to avoid disrupting the house mid-job.
location_on 31 Hapua Street, Remuera, Auckland
About this ranking
What the 10 plumbers listed above hold, at the 8 September 2026 check.
We first assessed plumbers in Auckland in March 2026 and have rechecked the ranking four times since. Plumbquick has held first place at every check, and Laser Plumbing Grey Lynn has been in the top 5 alongside it throughout. Across the 14 locations we assess plumbers in, the 140 businesses listed have a median rating of 4.9, and one-star reviews are 2.7% of their total.
What has changed since March 2026? expand_more
- Aug 2026
Scoring method updated. Fairfield Plumbing and Response Plumbing entered the list, at #7 and #8.
- May 2026
Mr Plumber entered the top 5, up from #10.
- Apr 2026
Scoring method updated. Auckland Plumbers Group entered the top 5, up from #6. Polite Plumbers left the top 5, down to #6.
- Mar 2026
First check. Plumbquick #1.
Latest check, 8 September 2026: no change to the top 5. Months where nothing changed at the top are not listed.
How are the top plumbers in Auckland chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for plumbers in Auckland. Each one is scored on its public rating and review record. Businesses outside the area, or whose reviews describe a different line of work, are left out, and a business whose main Google category is a different trade is held back until a person has checked what it does. A business whose website no longer resolves and that has had no Google review for six months is treated as dormant and left off the page until either changes. Every category and city is rechecked on a rolling cycle, about every two to three months. A location with a subscribing business is rechecked every month, and the whole page updates with it. See how we rank for the full method.
What does a business subscription offer? expand_more
No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Claiming and verifying a listing is free. It adds a phone number to the card and a small trust bonus (+3 points) to its score, for confirming a real operator stands behind the listing. The owner also gets a dashboard showing how their score is made up. A paid subscription provides an enhanced card with more ways to reach the business, including a website link and a detailed profile page. It also refreshes this page monthly and adds ranking history and competitor analysis to the owner's dashboard. The subscription adds nothing to the score. Claim your listing or see what a subscription includes.
Why isn't my business listed? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for plumbers in Auckland. The usual reasons for missing out are a Google Business category that does not match, too few reviews to score near the top, or an address outside the area we cover. Sometimes we miss a business that should be here. Check where you rank first. If you are not there and think you should be, get in touch.