Best Plumbers in Nelson
We assessed 42 plumbers in Nelson and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 1,325 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 22 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 Nelson
The top 5 plumbers in Nelson are #1 Tim Miller Plumbing, #2 Enriched Plumbing & Gas, #3 Tuffnell Plumbing, #4 Fusion Plumbing, and #5 Jackson Plumbing, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you book.
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Tim Miller Plumbing Ltd
★ 4.9 477 reviews Top5 Score 1785★ 430 4★ 38 3★ 4 2★ 3 1★ 2Tim Miller Plumbing turns around urgent jobs fast, covering work as varied as blocked sewers, hot water tank leaks, tap repairs, and outdoor plumbing installations. On complex jobs, like clearing years of tree root buildup through difficult pipework, their crew keep clients informed at each stage and leave the site tidy.
location_on 55 Bolt Road, Tāhunanui, Nelson
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Enriched Plumbing & Gas | Trusted Plumbers | Nelson
★ 4.9 326 reviews Top5 Score 1735★ 313 4★ 11 1★ 2Enriched Plumbing & Gas covers drain blockages with camera inspection, hot water cylinder repairs, califont and gas heater servicing, and kitchen plumbing work across the Nelson region. Clients who have used them multiple times point to quotes that come in on the nose and invoices backed by photos, which removes the guesswork after the job is done.
location_on 65 Washbourn Drive, Richmond
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Tuffnell Plumbing Drainage & Gas | Plumber Nelson
★ 4.7 223 reviews Top5 Score 1635★ 196 4★ 10 3★ 7 2★ 2 1★ 8Tuffnell Plumbing gets to blocked drains, burst taps, underground water leaks, hot water cylinder replacements, and blocked sewers quickly, including on weekends and after hours. Staff like Matt and Mark take time to walk clients through their options and keep costs in mind, which reviewers in urgent situations single out as making a stressful job feel straightforward.
location_on 46 Beach Road, Richmond
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Fusion Plumbing and Solar
★ 4.9 124 reviews Top5 Score 1615★ 113 4★ 10 1★ 1Fusion Plumbing picks up urgent jobs fast, covering hot water tank replacements, shower and tap work, storm water pipe connections, toilet repairs, wastewater system faults, and water leak remediation. Clients are kept across decisions before work starts, and tradespeople leave sites tidy, including reinstating driveway asphalt cut during a repair.
location_on 10/20 Forests Road, Stoke, Nelson
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Jackson Plumbing Nelson
★ 4.8 49 reviews Top5 Score 1475★ 42 4★ 6 3★ 1Jackson Plumbing takes on a broad spread of work, from gas leak repairs, sink and tap installations, and toilet replacements through to full house replumbs and kitchen renovations across both residential and commercial sites. They have attended urgent callouts on short notice, including statutory holidays, and have a track record of arriving the same day or next day for leak repairs at investment and residential properties.
location_on 2 Sharps Lane, Nelson South, Nelson
Before you book a plumber in Nelson
Drawn from 297 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 on top of that hourly rate runs $80 to $150 plus GST separately.
After-hours or emergency call-outs jump sharply, often $150 to $300 or more before any labour or materials. Reviews from Nelson plumbers show bills described as fair and reasonable, which suggests local rates sit toward the mid-range of national figures.
How do I check if a plumber is registered for the work I need? expand_more
Check the public register at pgdb.co.nz, which is maintained by the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (PGDB), the statutory body that licenses all plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying practitioners in New Zealand. Ask any plumber you are considering for their registration number, then confirm that number matches their name and licence type on the PGDB register before work begins.
A Certifying Plumber can independently sign off their own work, while a Licensed Plumber must have a Certifying Plumber certify the job, so the distinction matters for consented work. Unlicensed restricted plumbing work is illegal and can void insurance, complicate building consents, and cause serious problems when you sell your property.
What's the difference between a quote and an estimate for plumbing work? expand_more
A quote locks in a fixed price for a defined scope of work, so the plumber cannot charge more unless the scope changes. An estimate is a rough figure that can shift once the plumber gets into the job and finds unexpected issues.
Reviews note jobs coming in at or below the figure given upfront, which points to written quotes rather than loose estimates being used. If a plumber uncovers additional problems mid-job, they should stop and get your approval before doing extra work, and that approval should be confirmed in writing before costs climb.
What are the warning signs of a plumber you shouldn't hire? expand_more
- –Vague pricing upfront with no written quote, leaving you exposed to a much larger bill than expected.
- –Charging for items or tools that were never used, such as a basic plunger fee applied to a straightforward drain call.
- –Poor communication between office staff and tradespeople, resulting in bookings not being relayed to the customer.
- –Doing only the visible part of a job while leaving old or failing components in place, without disclosing this to you.
- –Billing for hours or labour numbers that do not match what actually turned up on site.
- –Refusing to provide a full itemised invoice when you ask for one, or standing firm on a disputed charge without explanation.
What should you ask before hiring a plumber? expand_more
- –Ask for their PGDB registration number and check it against the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (PGDB) public register at pgdb.co.nz before they start.
- –Request a written quote, not just a verbal estimate, so the price is fixed for the agreed scope of work.
- –Ask how they handle unexpected problems found during the job and confirm they will contact you for approval before doing additional work.
- –Confirm the call-out fee and whether it is charged on top of the hourly rate, and ask what the after-hours rate is if there is any chance the job runs late or is urgent.
- –Ask whether their work comes with a warranty and how long it covers both labour and any parts supplied.
Also recommended plumbers in Nelson
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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Laser Plumbing Nelson
★ 4.8 52 reviews Top5 Score 1465★ 50 1★ 2Laser Plumbing Nelson responds to urgent plumbing jobs on Saturdays, Sundays, and after hours, covering work as varied as water leaks, sewage blockages, toilet repairs, and fixture installations. Plumbers arrive promptly, explain what is needed and why before starting, and leave the site clean when the job is done.
location_on 1 Estuary Place, Richmond
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Damian Gawne Plumbing Services
★ 5.0 20 reviews Top5 Score 1395★ 20Damian Gawne Plumbing works directly with clients on jobs ranging from toilet and insinkerator replacements, tap relocations, and shower installs through to diagnosing and fixing leaks and water pipe faults. When a job falls outside his availability, Damian points clients toward someone equally capable, which repeat customers in Nelson treat as reason enough to keep his number on hand.
location_on 20 Scotland Street, Nelson South, Nelson
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Russell's Plumbing
★ 5.0 19 reviews Top5 Score 1385★ 19Russell's Plumbing fits households dealing with ageing pipe systems, leaking valves, pressure problems, failing hot water cylinders, toilet replacements, and bathroom tapware, particularly in older homes where faults stack up over time. Todd answers calls directly, talks clients through each step before starting work, and follows up afterward to confirm everything is running as it should.
location_on 325 Annesbrook Drive, Annesbrook, Nelson
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PLUMBING AND MORE
★ 5.0 18 reviews Top5 Score 1375★ 18Plumbing and More covers hot water cylinder faults, leak detection, drainage problems, toilet and tap installations, and new build plumbing, with Brodie known for staying on a job until the root cause is found rather than applying a quick fix. Bills have come in below what clients expected, and same-morning attendance on emergency callouts like burst water meter leaks is a recurring pattern.
location_on 1 Appaloosa Avenue, Richmond
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Infinity Plumbing and Gas
★ 5.0 17 reviews Top5 Score 1375★ 17Infinity Plumbing and Gas coordinates work across water leaks, pipe replacements, hot water cylinder upgrades, pressure faults, tap installations, and gas systems, including arranging other tradespeople remotely when a job calls for it. Antony lends out his own dehumidifier after a water-damage job and sends detailed written inspection reports, the kind of follow-through that keeps clients in Mapua and surrounding rural areas coming back.
location_on 28 Kahikatea Way, Appleby, Nelson
About this ranking
What the 10 plumbers listed above hold, at the 22 September 2026 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.
How are the top plumbers in Nelson chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for plumbers in Nelson. 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. 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 Nelson. 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.