Best Plumbers on the North Shore
We assessed 19 plumbers on the North Shore and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 4,758 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 1 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 on the North Shore
The top 5 plumbers on the North Shore are #1 Plumbquick, #2 Your Local Plumber, #3 Blueline Plumbing, #4 Polite Plumbers, and #5 SEAL Plumbing & Gas, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you book.
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Plumbquick Auckland
★ 4.7 2,846 reviews +62 Top5 Score 2135★ 2,475 4★ 172 3★ 27 2★ 15 1★ 157Plumbquick turns around urgent plumbing work across hot water cylinder replacements, leak repairs, drainage issues, and laundry and kitchen plumbing, often the same day a fault is found. Itemised quotes are prepared on-site before work starts, and plumbers have returned to complete unforeseen extra work at no additional charge.
location_on 3C Tait Place, Rosedale, Auckland
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Your Local Plumber
★ 4.9 464 reviews +7 Top5 Score 186 +15★ 433 4★ 16 3★ 2 2★ 4 1★ 9Your Local Plumber picks up water main leak detection, hot water cylinder work, drainage repairs, and waste trap installs across the Auckland area. Plumbers like Chris have found leaks on the same visit that a previous tradesperson missed, and same-day repairs with written reports for Watercare are part of how they follow through.
location_on 8/11 Silverfield, Wairau, Auckland
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Blueline Plumbing And Gasfitting Limited
★ 4.9 274 reviews Top5 Score 182 -15★ 263 4★ 10 1★ 1Blueline Plumbing covers solar hot water repairs, drainage installations, gas leak diagnosis, and hot water cylinder work, turning up promptly and providing a clear explanation of the problem before and after the job. Where another tradesperson has already attempted a repair without success, their team has stepped in, identified the root cause quickly, and resolved it at a competitive price.
location_on Glenfield, Unit 5, 7/9 Marken Place, Wairau Valley, Auckland
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POLITE Plumbers
★ 4.9 393 reviews Top5 Score 1765★ 381 4★ 4 3★ 1 1★ 7Polite Plumbers resolves burst pipes, blocked gully traps, leaking dishwashers, hot water cylinder faults, and tap and toilet repairs across Auckland, with plumbers like Steve and Glen regularly arriving within an hour of first contact. Dilly coordinates bookings by text and phone, including after-hours weekend callouts, so jobs get moving quickly without clients having to chase.
location_on N/162 Mokoia Road, Birkenhead, Auckland
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SEAL Plumbing & Gas Services
★ 4.7 317 reviews +1 Top5 Score 170 +15★ 285 4★ 7 3★ 4 2★ 2 1★ 19SEAL Plumbing & Gas gets called back by homeowners for hot water cylinder replacements, gas line repairs, kitchen and laundry installs, and leak fixes, often across multiple properties over many years. Where previous plumbers had attended the same recurring fault without resolving it, their team diagnosed and explained the root cause on the first visit.
location_on 46 Edgeworth Road, Glenfield, Auckland
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Before you book a plumber on the North Shore
Drawn from 234 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. Auckland rates sit at the higher end of that range.
A call-out fee of $80 to $150 plus GST is charged separately from the hourly rate, so ask about both upfront. After-hours and emergency call-outs cost significantly more, often $150 to $300 or higher before labour and materials are added.
For common jobs, hot water cylinder replacement runs from around $1,500 to $3,500 depending on the unit type, drain unblocking from $150 to $400, and a straightforward leak repair from $150 to $300. Some North Shore plumbers charge a 50% deposit on larger jobs before work begins, which is standard practice.
Always request a written quote rather than an estimate, since a quote locks in the price and an estimate does not. Verify any plumber you hire is registered with the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (PGDB) at pgdb.co.nz before agreeing to any work.
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 plumber's name or registration number to confirm their licence status and type. A Certifying Plumber holds the highest registration level and can independently sign off their own work, while a Licensed Plumber must have their work certified by a Certifying Plumber, which matters for insurance, building consents, and property sales.
Ask any tradesperson for their PGDB registration number before work starts, and cross-check the name and licence type on the register yourself rather than taking their word for it. Work carried out without a registered practitioner is illegal under the Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Act 2006, and unlicensed work can void your insurance and cause serious problems if you sell the property.
What's the difference between a quote and an estimate for plumbing work? expand_more
A quote is a fixed price commitment, so the plumber cannot charge more than the agreed amount unless you approve changes in writing first. An estimate is a best guess, and the final bill can come in higher, sometimes significantly so, especially where hidden issues are uncovered.
Reviews from North Shore plumbers show that the better operators scope the job and provide a written quote before touching anything, and in at least one case a plumber absorbed the cost of unexpected extra work rather than passing it on to the homeowner. If a plumber discovers additional problems mid-job, they should stop, explain the situation, provide a revised cost, and get your approval before continuing.
What are the warning signs of a plumber you shouldn't hire? expand_more
- –No-shows after a confirmed booking, with no follow-up communication when you chase them, is a clear sign to walk away.
- –Promised quotes that never arrive after a site visit signal poor follow-through and likely worse communication once money is involved.
- –A plumber who dismisses a complaint or a post-repair failure with 'not our fault' and offers no investigation is not someone worth rehiring.
- –Charging a call-out fee to tell you a problem is outside their trade scope, without first asking basic diagnostic questions over the phone, wastes your time and money.
- –Aggressive or abusive responses to complaints, or offering discounts in exchange for removing negative reviews, are serious red flags about how disputes will be handled.
- –Vague invoicing with no itemised breakdown makes it impossible to verify whether parts and labour charges are reasonable.
What should you ask before hiring a plumber? expand_more
- –Ask whether they will provide a written, itemised quote before starting, not just a verbal estimate, and confirm the quote covers labour, parts, and call-out fees separately.
- –Ask for their Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (PGDB) registration number and check it against the public register at pgdb.co.nz before agreeing to anything.
- –Ask what their process is if they discover additional problems mid-job, specifically whether they will stop, explain, and get your written approval before doing extra work.
- –Ask about after-hours and weekend rates upfront, since emergency call-outs on North Shore can carry significant surcharges on top of standard hourly rates.
- –Ask whether they guarantee their workmanship and for how long, and confirm you will receive documentation for any new fixtures or systems installed, particularly for hot water cylinders or gas fittings.
- –Ask whether they will clean up the work site and remove any old parts or waste before they leave.
Also recommended plumbers on the North Shore
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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Precision Plumbing
★ 4.5 113 reviews +2 Top5 Score 163 -15★ 92 4★ 7 3★ 4 2★ 3 1★ 7Precision Plumbing handles water leak repairs, water supply pipe replacements, toilet and tap installs, shower mixer fixes, and tank water faults, explaining each step before starting and cleaning up once finished. Plumbers like Pieter, David, and Liam call ahead before arrival and fix only what is genuinely broken rather than padding out the scope of work.
location_on 8/48 Ellice Road, Wairau Valley, Auckland
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Regency Plumbing - North Shore
★ 4.9 67 reviews +5 Top5 Score 161 +15★ 64 3★ 1 1★ 2Regency Plumbing draws repeat clients who want a plumber they can count on without having to follow up or manage the process themselves. Plumbers like Edzen make jobs straightforward from first contact through to completion, keeping communication clear throughout.
location_on a4/15 Lovell Court, Albany, Auckland
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Plumbuilt Plumbing - Auckland
★ 4.8 124 reviews +1 Top5 Score 1595★ 114 4★ 6 3★ 1 1★ 3Plumbuilt takes on new kitchen plumbing, bathroom renovations, shower installations, and tap fitting, with plumbers arriving at the agreed time and leaving the site clean and tidy. Work from a decade ago is still holding up without issues, which points to how they build for the long run rather than just clearing the job.
location_on 5/42 Ellice Road, Wairau Valley, Auckland
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Affordable Plumbing Solutions Ltd
★ 4.9 84 reviews Top5 Score 158 +15★ 81 4★ 2 1★ 1Affordable Plumbing Solutions takes on sink and pipe leaks, water main replacements, shower and hot water cylinder installs, bathroom renovations, and kitchen plumbing across Auckland, with invoices that come in on or close to the original quote even when unexpected complications arise. Mat coordinates jobs step by step and plumbers like Pete and Sam work quickly, explain what they have done, and leave the site tidy.
location_on 7 Waiake Street, Torbay, Auckland
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Pro Pipe Plumbing - Plumbing Services Auckland
★ 5.0 76 reviews Top5 Score 1565★ 76Pro Pipe Plumbing gets called in for burst pipes, blocked drains, underground leaks, gas faults, and hot water cylinder leaks, including after-hours and long-weekend emergencies when other plumbers are unavailable. Aaron arrives quickly, carries the parts needed to fix the job on the spot, and has resolved problems that previous plumbers could not diagnose.
About this ranking
What the 10 plumbers listed above hold, at the 1 September 2026 check.
We first assessed plumbers on the North Shore in March 2026 and have rechecked the ranking three times since. Plumbquick has held first place at every check, and Your Local Plumber and Polite Plumbers have been in the top 5 alongside it throughout. 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
- Jul 2026
Scoring method updated. Regency Plumbing and Pro Pipe Plumbing entered the list, at #7 and #10.
- May 2026
Scoring method updated. Precision Plumbing entered the list at #8.
- Mar 2026
First check. Plumbquick #1.
Latest check, 1 September 2026: no change to the top 5. Months where nothing changed at the top are not listed.
How are the top plumbers on the North Shore chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for plumbers on the North Shore. 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 on the North Shore. 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.