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Best Plumbers in Christchurch

We assessed 19 plumbers in Christchurch and ranked the top 5 on their public review record: rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The 10 listed below hold 3,580 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 25 July 2026. How we rank →

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Before you hire

Plumbers in NZ must be registered with the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board. Check their registration before work starts, and make sure any gas work is carried out by a licensed gasfitter. Get a written quote that covers parts and labour.

Top 5 Plumbers in Christchurch

The top 5 plumbers in Christchurch are Clyne & Bennie, Plumbquick, Plumb Fast, ACF Plumbing, and Foleys, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you book.

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    Clyne & Bennie Plumbing & Electrical

    ★ 4.8 741 reviews +14 Top5 Score 196 +5
    5★ 656 4★ 44 3★ 7 2★ 9 1★ 25

    Clyne & Bennie turns around urgent plumbing jobs fast, with same-day and next-morning bookings confirmed at the point of call. Their plumbers take time on-site to show customers the cause of the problem and how to spot it again, not just fix and leave.

    Reviews most often describe: Same-day callouts for plumbing and drainage repairs

    • ✓ Same-day booking confirmed by phone
    • ✓ Explains fault and future troubleshooting
    • ✓ Flexible payment plans available

    location_on 112 Buchan Street, Sydenham, Christchurch

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  • 2

    Plumbquick Christchurch

    ★ 4.9 463 reviews +36 Top5 Score 191 +3
    5★ 415 4★ 40 3★ 3 2★ 1 1★ 4

    Plumbquick turns around same-day bookings reliably, with plumbers phoning ahead, arriving on time, and sourcing parts during the visit to finish the job in one trip. They walk clients through what went wrong, what it will cost, and what the options are before any work begins.

    Reviews most often describe: Urgent same-day callouts and fast repairs

    • ✓ Same-day parts sourcing and completion
    • ✓ Explains fault and options before starting
    • ✓ Cleans up after the job
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  • 3

    Plumb Fast Ltd.

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    ★ 4.9 307 reviews +13 Top5 Score 183 +6
    5★ 287 4★ 14 3★ 2 2★ 1 1★ 3

    Plumb Fast turns around urgent jobs fast, including same-day responses over Easter weekend to locate leaks and liaise with council on a client's behalf. Their plumbers explain what they are doing at each step and check the simplest fix first, which has saved clients unnecessary spend.

    Reviews most often describe: Urgent callouts, rental portfolios, and bathroom renovations

    • ✓ Checks basics before upselling repairs
    • ✓ Arrives within the hour for leaks
    • ✓ Explains each repair step on site

    location_on 160 Westminster Street, Mairehau, Christchurch

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  • 4

    ACF Plumbing

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    ★ 5.0 422 reviews +193 Top5 Score 182 +7
    5★ 412 4★ 9 3★ 1

    ACF Plumbing turns up fast when it counts, with plumbers reaching customers within minutes on Sundays and after hours for burst cylinders and leaks. Their office team actively helps clients save money, including suggesting a cheaper next-day callout when a Sunday emergency could safely wait.

    Reviews most often describe: Urgent callouts, renovations, and emergency repairs

    • ✓ Same-day Sunday callouts
    • ✓ Leak detection without cutting walls
    • ✓ Shoes off, site cleaned up after

    location_on 27 Saxon Street, Phillipstown, Christchurch

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  • 5

    Foleys | Christchurch

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    ★ 4.7 543 reviews +10 Top5 Score 182 +4
    5★ 468 4★ 34 3★ 6 2★ 14 1★ 21

    Foleys turns around urgent plumbing jobs fast, with same-day attendance reported for leaks, failed hot water cylinders, and blocked toilets. Their phone staff walk callers through what to expect before anyone arrives, which cuts stress when something goes wrong at short notice.

    Reviews most often describe: Urgent callouts and same-day emergency repairs

    • ✓ Same-day callout for urgent leaks
    • ✓ Phone staff explain job scope upfront
    • ✓ After-hours support available

    location_on 16/3 Stark Drive, Wigram, Christchurch

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Before you book a plumber in Christchurch

Drawn from 185 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 New Zealand charge between $80 and $150 per hour plus GST for standard work. A separate call-out fee of $80 to $150 plus GST is common and sits on top of the hourly rate. After-hours or emergency call-outs cost significantly more, often $150 to $300 just for the call-out before labour and materials are added. Some Christchurch plumbers noted by reviewers as good value still charge competitive rates without cutting corners on quality.

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 plumber's licence status before work begins. Ask the tradesperson for their registration number and check it matches their name and licence type on the register. A Certifying Plumber can independently sign off their own work, while a Licensed Plumber needs a Certifying Plumber to certify it. Unlicensed work is illegal and can void insurance, complicate building consents, and cause problems when selling your property.

What's the difference between a quote and an estimate for plumbing work? expand_more

A quote locks in a fixed price, so the plumber cannot charge more without your prior approval, while an estimate is a rough guide that can change as the job unfolds. For straightforward jobs like tap replacement or toilet installation, always ask for a written quote before work starts. Where a job involves opening walls or investigating hidden leaks, a plumber may reasonably provide an estimate first, but should contact you before proceeding if costs look like they will exceed it. One reviewer praised a plumber for explaining pricing options and alternatives upfront, which is exactly the kind of conversation that protects you from bill shock.

What are the warning signs of a plumber you shouldn't hire? expand_more
  • –Arriving without confirming a time window, as happened in one case where a homeowner was almost late for work because the plumber showed up unannounced.
  • –Charging for time that does not match the job duration, including billing for paperwork time while still parked outside.
  • –Dismissing your description of the problem rather than investigating it, which led to a delayed diagnosis in at least one reviewed case.
  • –Offering only a temporary fix without explaining why a permanent solution was not possible or quoting for it separately.
  • –Refusing to return to correct faulty work or blaming other trades when independent assessment proves otherwise.
  • –Going silent or becoming hostile when you raise a complaint, rather than communicating openly to resolve the issue.
What should you ask before hiring a plumber? expand_more
  • –Are you registered with the PGDB, and can you provide your registration number so I can verify it at pgdb.co.nz?
  • –Will you provide a written quote rather than a verbal estimate, and what happens if you discover additional problems once the job is underway?
  • –What is your call-out fee, and is it charged separately from your hourly labour rate?
  • –What are your after-hours or weekend rates, given that emergencies rarely happen at convenient times?
  • –How will you let me know you are on your way, and can you give me a specific arrival window rather than an all-day wait?
  • –Do you guarantee your workmanship, and how do you handle it if something related to the job fails after completion?

Plumbers ranked 6 to 10 in Christchurch

They scored below the top 5 on the same public review record.

  • 6

    Walton Plumbing Christchurch

    ★ 4.7 372 reviews +6 Top5 Score 181 +7
    5★ 318 4★ 28 3★ 2 2★ 1 1★ 23

    Walton Plumbing turns around same-day callouts for leaks, hot water cylinder failures, and tap replacements across Christchurch. Their plumbers routinely walk clients through what they are doing and why at each step of the job.

    Reviews most often describe: Urgent same-day callouts and leak repairs

    • ✓ Same-day response on urgent jobs
    • ✓ Explains repairs step by step
    • ✓ Tidies up after the work

    location_on 112 Buchan Street, Christchurch

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  • 7

    Simply Plumbing

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    ★ 5.0 137 reviews +13 Top5 Score 174 +3
    5★ 136 4★ 1

    Simply Plumbing turns around same-day bookings on jobs like whole-house filter installs and leak repairs, with plumbers who leave the site clean and take away rubbish. Their office contact, Emma, handles quotes and scheduling fast enough that customers describe feeling like their job was the only one on the books.

    Reviews most often describe: Bathroom renovations, leaks, and whole-house filter installs

    • ✓ Courtesy text before arrival
    • ✓ Rubbish removed after job
    • ✓ Upfront pricing, no surprises

    location_on Unit 6/11 Print Place, Middleton, Christchurch

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  • 8

    Whitehead Plumbing & Gas

    ★ 4.7 249 reviews Top5 Score 173
    5★ 217 4★ 10 3★ 5 2★ 4 1★ 13

    Whitehead Plumbing & Gas gets urgent jobs booked quickly, with arrival times confirmed the same evening rather than left as vague windows. Their plumbers work to quoted prices and show up on time, including for emergencies that other firms make you wait days to address.

    Reviews most often describe: Urgent callouts and straightforward plumbing repairs

    • ✓ Same-day emergency response
    • ✓ Arrival time confirmed in advance
    • ✓ Comes in on quoted price

    location_on 1D Grafton Street, Phillipstown, Christchurch

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  • 9

    A1 Plumbing

    ★ 4.9 204 reviews +5 Top5 Score 171
    5★ 193 4★ 6 3★ 3 1★ 2

    A1 Plumbing turns around hot water cylinder replacements, bathroom renovations, and leak repairs with quoted prices that match final invoices. Their team writes detailed fault reports when needed, which has helped customers hold developers accountable for poor original workmanship.

    Reviews most often describe: Bathroom renovations and hot water cylinder replacements

    • ✓ Quoted price matches final invoice
    • ✓ Written fault reports provided
    • ✓ Cylinder relocations done tidily

    location_on 30 Beach Road, North New Brighton, Christchurch

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  • 10

    Plumb Right Ltd

    ★ 5.0 142 reviews +1 Top5 Score 168 +2
    5★ 140 4★ 1 3★ 1

    Plumb Right handles everything from urgent leak repairs to small new builds, with Hamish and his team covering the full range of residential plumbing work. Clients who have used them across multiple jobs over many years cite consistent punctuality and fair pricing as reasons they keep coming back.

    Reviews most often describe: Repeat customers wanting a trusted long-term plumber

    • ✓ Fast callout for leaks and urgent jobs
    • ✓ Fairly priced on small and large jobs
    • ✓ Identifies problems quickly over the phone

    location_on 233 Sparks Road, Christchurch

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About this ranking

How are the top plumbers in Christchurch chosen? expand_more

We build this page from Google Maps results for plumbers in Christchurch. 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. See how we rank for the full method.

How often are rankings updated? expand_more

Every category and city is recrawled on a rolling cycle, about once a month. This page was last checked on 25 July 2026.

Can a business pay to appear in this list? expand_more

No. Top 5 and Also Recommended positions are merit-only and cannot be purchased. Verifying a business is free. A subscription adds a website link on the card, a public profile page, and competitor and ranking history in the owner's dashboard, none of which affects ranking position. See what a subscription includes.

Why isn't my business listed? expand_more

We build this page from Google Maps results for plumbers in Christchurch. 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. At the last update, the smallest review count among the 10 businesses listed here was 137. Check where you rank or read how rankings work.