Best Plumbers in Dunedin
We assessed 18 plumbers in Dunedin and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 1,120 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 21 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 Dunedin
The top 5 plumbers in Dunedin are #1 Foleys, #2 Gas & Water, #3 Wright Plumbing and Drainage, #4 Adams, and #5 Blair McNab Plumbing, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you book.
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Foleys | Dunedin
★ 4.5 505 reviews +4 Top5 Score 1765★ 407 4★ 33 3★ 14 2★ 18 1★ 33Foleys 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.
location_on 566 Kaikorai Valley Road, Kenmure, Dunedin
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Gas & Water Ltd
verifiedVerified★ 4.9 151 reviews +14 Top5 Score 174 +75★ 140 4★ 8 2★ 1 1★ 2Gas & Water coordinates toilet suite installs, water cylinder replacements, kitchen and laundry connections, and leak repairs, with Shelley managing scheduling and communication so jobs run to the arranged time. When a water hammering issue turned out to involve the council, Max chased the DCC directly and got it resolved, the kind of follow-through that goes beyond the immediate callout.
location_on 121 Glasgow Street, South Dunedin, Dunedin schedule Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm · Sat–Sun Closed
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Wright Plumbing and Drainage
★ 5.0 83 reviews +7 Top5 Score 164 +25★ 80 4★ 3Wright Plumbing and Drainage gets out fast on water main leaks, blocked drains, and pipe replacements, with multiple clients seen the same day they called while other plumbers couldn't attend for a week or more. Dan pressure-tests lines on the spot to confirm the fault, then books the repair promptly, and invoices are itemised clearly enough that clients can see exactly what they paid for.
location_on 130 Martin Road, Fairfield, Dunedin
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Adams Plumbing, Drainage, Electrical and Gas Fitting
★ 4.6 122 reviews +5 Top5 Score 160 +15★ 101 4★ 10 3★ 2 2★ 2 1★ 7Adams 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.
location_on 24 Townleys Road, Kenmure, Dunedin
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Blair McNab Plumbing
★ 4.9 69 reviews Top5 Score 155 +15★ 66 4★ 1 2★ 1 1★ 1Blair 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.
location_on 2 Bellevue Street, Belleknowes, Dunedin
Before you book a plumber in Dunedin
Drawn from 197 customer reviews collected for this page. The first answer is what it costs.
What do plumbers typically charge in New Zealand? expand_more
Standard hourly rates for licensed plumbers in New Zealand run between $80 and $150 plus GST. Most will also charge a separate call-out fee of $80 to $150 plus GST on top of that.
After-hours or emergency call-outs can push that call-out component alone to $150 or $300 before any labour is added. Review feedback from Dunedin confirms parts costs can catch people off guard even when labour feels reasonable.
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 search any tradesperson's name and confirm their current licence status before work begins. Restricted sanitary plumbing, gasfitting, and drainlaying must be carried out or supervised by a registered practitioner under the Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Act 2006, so unlicensed work can void your insurance and cause problems when selling your property.
A Certifying Plumber can independently sign off their own work, while a Licensed Plumber needs a Certifying Plumber to certify it, which matters if you need compliance documentation for a council inspection. Ask for the practitioner's registration number and cross-check it against the name and licence type on the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (PGDB) register before anyone starts.
What's the difference between a quote and an estimate for plumbing work? expand_more
A quote locks in the price, so the final bill should match it barring scope changes you have approved, which is exactly what several reviewers praised when their invoice matched what was discussed upfront. An estimate is a best guess and the final cost can climb if hidden problems emerge, like corroded pipes or drainage complications under concrete. If a plumber discovers extra work mid-job, they should stop and get your approval before proceeding, not present a larger bill at the end.
What are the warning signs of a plumber you shouldn't hire? expand_more
- –Vague or verbal-only pricing with no written breakdown before work starts
- –Diagnosis that misses the root cause, leading you to call another tradesperson to re-examine the same problem
- –Poor cleanup after invasive work such as drain clearing, including leaving waste on paths or in bins that are not suited for it
- –Failure to communicate when timelines slip, with excuses offered instead of accountability
- –Charging for time that does not match the scope of the job, with no itemised explanation on the invoice
- –Not seeking your approval before carrying out additional work discovered during the job
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 rather than a verbal estimate, and does it include both labour and parts?
- –What is your call-out fee, and does that change for after-hours or weekend work?
- –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 for how long?
- –Who will actually carry out the work, and are they a Certifying Plumber or supervised by one?
Also recommended plumbers in Dunedin
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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Laser Plumbing Dunedin Central
★ 4.6 70 reviews +6 Top5 Score 1545★ 62 4★ 2 1★ 6Laser Plumbing covers shower mixer repairs, blocked drain clearances, hot water cylinder and heat pump installations, and after-hours callouts across Dunedin. Where another company had already failed to fix a shower mixer, they attended the next day, diagnosed the fault, and quoted the cost before starting work, with no surprises on the invoice.
location_on 369 King Edward Street, South Dunedin, Dunedin
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iPlumb NZ Ltd
★ 5.0 45 reviews +2 Top5 Score 151 -15★ 43 4★ 2iPlumb 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.
location_on 11 Gow Street, Mosgiel, Dunedin
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GoFox Plumbing Dunedin South
↑ 1★ 5.0 30 reviews +3 Top5 Score 150 +45★ 29 4★ 1GoFox 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.
location_on 570 Hillside Road, Caversham, Dunedin
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DesignPro Plumbing & Gas
↑ 1★ 5.0 19 reviews Top5 Score 139 -25★ 19DesignPro 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.
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Mains Plumbers 2004 Ltd
★ 4.7 26 reviews Top5 Score 1395★ 22 4★ 3 1★ 1Mains Plumbers takes on sink and tap installations, hot water cylinder repairs, blocked sewer clearances, water main replacements, and full bathroom and kitchen plumbing that other plumbers have declined or failed to resolve. Plumbers like Jack explain costlier upgrade options on the spot and let clients decide, and Mike has found cheaper ways to complete major jobs like replacing a water main serving six households.
location_on 1A Lanark Street Mosgiel, Mosgiel, Dunedin
About this ranking
What the 10 plumbers listed above hold, at the 21 September 2026 check.
We first assessed plumbers in Dunedin in March 2026 and have rechecked the ranking four times since. Two different businesses have held first place; Foleys has held it since April 2026. Foleys, Gas & Water and Wright Plumbing and Drainage have been in the top 5 at every check. 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
- Sep 2026
Mains Plumbers entered the list at #10.
- Aug 2026
Scoring method updated. Blair McNab Plumbing returned to the top 5, up from #6. iPlumb left the top 5, down to #7. GoFox Plumbing returned to the list at #9. DesignPro Plumbing & Gas returned to the list at #10.
- Jun 2026
Scoring method updated. Laser Plumbing entered the list at #8.
- Apr 2026
Scoring method updated. New first place: Foleys. Adams entered the top 5, up from #7. iPlumb entered the top 5, up from #6. Blair McNab Plumbing left the top 5, down to #6. DesignPro Plumbing & Gas entered the list at #10.
- Mar 2026
First check. Gas & Water #1.
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, 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 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. 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.