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Best Plumbers in Dunedin

We assessed 18 plumbers in Dunedin 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 1,104 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 7 August 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 Dunedin

The top 5 plumbers in Dunedin are Foleys, Gas & Water, Wright Plumbing and Drainage, Adams, and Blair McNab Plumbing, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you book.

  • 1

    Foleys | Dunedin

    ★ 4.5 501 reviews +8 Top5 Score 176 -2
    5★ 405 4★ 33 3★ 13 2★ 18 1★ 32

    Foleys turns around urgent plumbing jobs fast, covering pipe repairs, drainage work, and fixture replacements, with several reviewers noting same-day or Christmas-period attendance. Plumbers like John and Brittany complete jobs to the quoted price, with stormwater installs, sewer clearances, and hot water system fixes all passing inspection without cost blowouts.

    Reviews most often describe: Urgent plumbing callouts needing same-day response

    • ✓ Attended callouts over the Christmas period when others were unavailable
    • ✓ Final charge matched the quoted price on multiple plumbing jobs
    • ✓ Plumbers complete additional small jobs during the same visit

    location_on 566 Kaikorai Valley Road, Kenmure, Dunedin

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  • 2

    Gas & Water Ltd

    ★ 4.9 137 reviews +8 Top5 Score 168 +2
    5★ 128 4★ 6 2★ 1 1★ 2

    Gas & Water coordinates toilet and laundry suite installations, water cylinder replacements, kitchen and appliance connections, and leak repairs, including for homeowners who were overseas when the work was done. Shelley manages scheduling and keeps clients updated throughout, while plumbers like Sean and Kyran work out on-site problem solving, such as rerouting pipes in tight spaces, without needing hand-holding from the owner.

    Reviews most often describe: Remote or absent owners needing fully coordinated plumbing jobs

    • ✓ Attends urgent leak callouts with little or no notice given
    • ✓ Completes multi-fixture installs in a single visit
    • ✓ Front office staff triage problems same day and dispatch quickly

    location_on 121 Glasgow Street, South Dunedin, Dunedin

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  • 3

    Wright Plumbing and Drainage

    ★ 5.0 76 reviews +6 Top5 Score 162 +5
    5★ 73 4★ 3

    Wright Plumbing and Drainage gets water main leaks, blocked drains, pipe replacements, and hot water cylinder upgrades resolved quickly, often attending the same day while other plumbers quote a week's wait. Dan and the team walk clients through their options on-site, present detailed invoices rather than bare bills, and leave the site tidy on completion.

    Reviews most often describe: Leak and drainage jobs needing rapid same-day attendance

    • ✓ Attends same day while other plumbers are booked weeks out
    • ✓ Invoices itemised in detail rather than issued as a bare total
    • ✓ Pressure-tests lines after repairs to confirm no remaining leaks

    location_on 130 Martin Road, Fairfield, Dunedin

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  • 4

    Adams Plumbing, Drainage, Electrical and Gas Fitting

    ★ 4.6 117 reviews +3 Top5 Score 158 +2
    5★ 96 4★ 10 3★ 2 2★ 2 1★ 7

    Adams covers gas hob and food trailer gas fitting, drainage installations, and plumbing repairs, with plumbers noted for checking the broader picture rather than just fixing the reported fault. Staff like Sandy coordinate bookings and get tradies out the same week, and individual plumbers have shown initiative on-site, such as adjusting burner settings the customer didn't know were possible.

    Reviews most often describe: Gas fitting, drainage, and plumbing across trade and residential

    • ✓ Plumbers explain each step and confirm the client is happy as they go
    • ✓ Jobs often brought forward and completed sooner than originally promised
    • ✓ Same-week scheduling confirmed by office staff at time of booking

    location_on 24 Townleys Road, Kenmure, Dunedin

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  • 5

    Blair McNab Plumbing

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    ★ 4.9 69 reviews +2 Top5 Score 154 +2
    5★ 66 4★ 1 2★ 1 1★ 1

    Blair McNab Plumbing suits homeowners wanting the same familiar team across bathroom renovations, burst pipe repairs, gas installations, and pre-purchase dampness inspections over many years. When a job turns out simpler than expected, they adjust the price down to match, and plumbers like Connor communicate throughout the visit rather than just handing over a bill at the end.

    Reviews most often describe: Long-term clients wanting a familiar, consistent team

    • ✓ Arrives at the agreed time, confirmed across multiple job types
    • ✓ Provides multiple quotes for different renovation outcomes on request
    • ✓ Price adjusted downward when work proves simpler than quoted

    location_on 2 Bellevue Street, Belleknowes, Dunedin

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Before you book a plumber in Dunedin

Drawn from 166 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 call-out fee of $80 to $150 plus GST is charged separately on top of the hourly rate. After-hours or emergency call-outs cost significantly more, often $150 to $300 or higher before any labour or materials. Always ask about both the call-out fee and the hourly rate before booking.

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 before hiring. Ask for the tradesperson's 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 requires a Certifying Plumber to certify the completed job. Work done without a registered practitioner is illegal and can cause serious problems with insurance, building consents, and future property sales.

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

A fixed quote locks in the price and the plumber cannot charge more without your prior approval, while an estimate is a rough guide that can change as the job unfolds. Reviews highlight that the best tradespeople explain costs at every step and check in before proceeding if something unexpected arises. If a plumber discovers additional problems mid-job, they should stop, explain the new scope, and get your sign-off before the bill grows.

What are the warning signs of a plumber you shouldn't hire? expand_more
  • –A plumber who gives only vague verbal cost guidance rather than a written quote before starting work.
  • –Turning up late or not at all without any communication, as one reviewer described a complete no-show with no follow-up response.
  • –Leaving the site in poor condition, such as sewage residue on paths or waste dumped in a wheelie bin.
  • –Providing a very brief or superficial diagnosis that does not clearly explain the problem or recommend next steps.
  • –Charging for work that was not performed, or refusing to return to correct compliance shortfalls raised by the Dunedin City Council.
  • –Reacting poorly to complaints, including making excuses, failing to take accountability, or behaving unprofessionally toward customers.
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, and is that quote inclusive of GST, call-out fees, and materials?
  • –What is your call-out fee, and does your after-hours or weekend rate differ from your standard hourly rate?
  • –If you find additional problems once the job is underway, will you contact me for approval before proceeding with extra work?
  • –Do you guarantee your workmanship, and how do you handle issues that arise after the job is completed?
  • –Who will certify the work if the plumber attending is not a Certifying Plumber?

Plumbers ranked 6 to 10 in Dunedin

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

  • 6

    Laser Plumbing Dunedin Central

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    ★ 4.6 64 reviews +5 Top5 Score 154 +8
    5★ 56 4★ 2 1★ 6

    Laser Plumbing gets blocked drains, leaking pipes, and urgent callouts sorted quickly, with several clients reporting plumbers arriving sooner than the promised time. When parts are hard to source, like an uncommon pipe width covering, they track them down rather than leaving the job incomplete.

    Reviews most often describe: Fast response for blocked drains and leaks

    • ✓ Arrives on site faster than the time originally quoted
    • ✓ Out-of-hours callouts attended and communicated through to resolution
    • ✓ Leaves the work area clean and tidy after completing the job

    location_on 369 King Edward Street, South Dunedin, Dunedin

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  • 7

    iPlumb NZ Ltd

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    ★ 5.0 43 reviews Top5 Score 152
    5★ 41 4★ 2

    iPlumb handles heat pump hot water cylinder installs, gas hot water conversions, blocked drain clearances, water main repairs, and kitchen and laundry plumbing across renovations. Matt and Travis have both resolved problems that other plumbers could not, and when iPlumb could not take a job themselves, Matt referred the caller to a colleague and followed up with advice anyway.

    Reviews most often describe: Renovations and installs needing a dependable, returning team

    • ✓ Attends urgent callouts within a few hours of being contacted
    • ✓ Completes jobs within the quoted time and cost estimate
    • ✓ Site left clean and tidy after each job by the crew

    location_on 11 Gow Street, Mosgiel, Dunedin

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  • 8

    Renegade Plumbing & Gas

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    ★ 5.0 51 reviews Top5 Score 151
    5★ 51

    Renegade Plumbing & Gas works across external and hidden pipe leaks, stormwater drainage, sump installations, and urgent callouts, with Jared known for arriving within minutes of a call and fitting jobs in at the end of a busy day. He explains what actually needs doing rather than upselling, and prices competitively against other Dunedin plumbers who were either uncontactable or quoting significantly higher.

    Reviews most often describe: Urgent jobs needing a fast, straight-talking plumber

    • ✓ Arrives quickly after the call, often within ten minutes
    • ✓ Explains the problem and the fix to the client on site
    • ✓ Takes on late-notice jobs at the end of a full day
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  • 9

    GoFox Plumbing Dunedin South

    ★ 5.0 27 reviews Top5 Score 146
    5★ 26 4★ 1

    GoFox Plumbing covers faucet replacements, kitchen plumbing installs, and full bathroom renovations, with Dan known for turning up on time, explaining each step as he goes, and tracing secondary issues like poor water pressure without being asked. Pricing has surprised clients on the low side, with one describing the job as unbelievably good value after years of using other plumbers.

    Reviews most often describe: Bathroom renovations and installs needing clear communication

    • ✓ Arrives on the agreed date without the customer chasing
    • ✓ Spots and fixes secondary problems during the same visit
    • ✓ Keeps clients informed throughout the job, not just at the end

    location_on 570 Hillside Road, Caversham, Dunedin

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  • 10

    DesignPro Plumbing & Gas

    ★ 5.0 19 reviews Top5 Score 141
    5★ 19

    DesignPro Plumbing & Gas fits clients who need tap installations, water tank repairs, and multi-fixture fixes handled without drawn-out scheduling. Craig has arrived mid-lunchbreak and after hours to attend semi-urgent callouts, and has gone beyond the immediate fault, lifting turf, replacing it, and removing a tree to complete a tank repair in a single visit.

    Reviews most often describe: Semi-urgent jobs needing flexible scheduling around Craig's availability

    • ✓ Attends semi-urgent callouts outside standard business hours
    • ✓ Diagnoses and fully resolves jobs in a single visit
    • ✓ Pricing described as reasonable without requiring a formal quote
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About this ranking

How are the top plumbers in Dunedin chosen? expand_more

We build this page from Google Maps results for plumbers in Dunedin. 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 7 August 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 Dunedin. 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 19. Check where you rank or read how rankings work.