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

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.

  • 1

    Tim Miller Plumbing Ltd

    ★ 4.9 477 reviews Score 178
    Highest
    5★ 430 4★ 38 3★ 4 2★ 3 1★ 2

    Tim Miller Plumbing turns around urgent jobs fast, covering work as varied as blocked sewers, hot water tank leaks, tap repairs, and outdoor plumbing installations.

    55 Bolt Road, Tāhunanui, Nelson

    Call 03 547 4532 Map Is this your business?
  • 2

    Enriched Plumbing & Gas | Trusted Plumbers | Nelson

    Verified
    ★ 4.9 326 reviews Score 176
    2.0 behind
    5★ 313 4★ 11 1★ 2

    Enriched 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.

    65 Washbourn Drive, Richmond Mon–Thu 7am–6am · Fri 7am–12am · Sat–Sun 24 hours

    Call 03 545 7339 Map
  • 3

    Tuffnell Plumbing Drainage & Gas | Plumber Nelson

    ★ 4.7 223 reviews Score 163
    15.0 behind
    5★ 196 4★ 10 3★ 7 2★ 2 1★ 8

    Tuffnell Plumbing gets to blocked drains, burst taps, underground water leaks, hot water cylinder replacements, and blocked sewers quickly, including on weekends and after hours.

    46 Beach Road, Richmond

    Call 0800 995 101 Map Is this your business?
  • 4

    Fusion Plumbing and Solar

    ★ 4.9 124 reviews Score 161
    17.6 behind
    5★ 113 4★ 10 1★ 1

    Fusion 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.

    10/20 Forests Road, Stoke, Nelson

    Call 03 548 8099 Map Is this your business?
  • 5

    Jackson Plumbing Nelson

    ★ 4.8 49 reviews Score 147
    31.1 behind
    5★ 42 4★ 6 3★ 1

    Jackson 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.

    2 Sharps Lane, Nelson South, Nelson

    Call 027 439 8595 Map Is this your business?

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Before you book a plumber in Nelson

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.

The questions below are drawn from 297 customer reviews collected for this page.

What do plumbers typically charge in New Zealand?

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?

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?

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?
  • –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 2,420 NZ plumber reviews complain about most

What should you ask before hiring a plumber?
  • –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.
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About this ranking

What the 10 plumbers listed above hold, at the 22 September 2026 check.

477
reviews held by the #1 ranked business
49
reviews held by the #5 ranked business
4.7
lowest rating among the 10 listed
1.1%
of their 1,325 reviews are one-star
How are the top plumbers in Nelson chosen?

We build this page from Google Maps results for plumbers in Nelson. Each one is scored on its public rating and review record, using the same published method on every page. 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. See how we rank for how rankings are made and who is left out. On specialist pages like this one, a business's reviews count in proportion to how many of them are about plumbers, so a business mostly reviewed for other work cannot win on review volume alone. See the words we look for.

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