Best Plumbers on the North Shore
We assessed 19 plumbers on the North Shore 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 4,680 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 22 July 2026. How we rank →
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 on the North Shore
The top 5 plumbers on the North Shore are Plumbquick Auckland, Your Local Plumber, Blueline Plumbing And Gasfitting, POLITE Plumbers, and 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 2,784 reviews +119 Top5 Score 213 +15★ 2,419 4★ 168 3★ 27 2★ 15 1★ 155Plumbquick Auckland turns around same-day fixes for urgent jobs, including sourcing and installing a new hot water cylinder before end of day. Individual plumbers like Chase, Rhys, and Jacob take time to explain the problem and walk through options before starting work.
Reviews most often describe: Urgent same-day callouts and plumbing repairs
- ✓ Same-day parts sourcing and install
- ✓ Explains fault and repair options
- ✓ Tidies up after job completion
location_on 3C Tait Place, Rosedale, Auckland
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Your Local Plumber
★ 4.9 457 reviews +13 Top5 Score 186 +15★ 429 4★ 16 3★ 1 2★ 4 1★ 7Your Local Plumber turns around same-day leak detection jobs that other plumbers have already failed to find, including hidden mains leaks under houses. Chris and the team follow up with written reports for bodies like Watercare, which saves clients from chasing paperwork themselves.
Reviews most often describe: Hidden leak detection and water mains repairs
- ✓ Detects leaks others missed
- ✓ Same-day repairs booked promptly
- ✓ Worksite left tidy after job
location_on 8/11 Silverfield, Wairau, Auckland
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Blueline Plumbing And Gasfitting Limited
★ 4.9 274 reviews +16 Top5 Score 183 +15★ 263 4★ 10 1★ 1Blueline Plumbing And Gasfitting Limited gets hot water systems running again fast, with multiple reviewers back up and running within hours of first contact. Quotes are provided before work starts, invoices are itemised, and the team explains the diagnosis in plain terms before touching anything.
Reviews most often describe: Urgent callouts and solar hot water repairs
- ✓ Same-day emergency response
- ✓ Quotes provided before starting
- ✓ Explains diagnosis before work begins
location_on 5d/89 Ellice Road, Glenfield, Auckland
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POLITE Plumbers
★ 4.9 393 reviews Top5 Score 1765★ 381 4★ 4 3★ 1 1★ 7POLITE Plumbers gets plumbers on-site fast, with multiple reviewers reporting arrival within an hour of calling, including weekends. Dilly handles the coordination by text and phone, meaning clients know what is happening before anyone turns up.
Reviews most often describe: Urgent same-day and after-hours callouts
- ✓ After-hours weekend callouts covered
- ✓ Arrives within one hour of contact
- ✓ Parts on hand to fix same visit
location_on N/162 Mokoia Road, Birkenhead, Auckland
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SEAL Plumbing & Gas Services
★ 4.7 316 reviews +2 Top5 Score 169 +45★ 284 4★ 7 3★ 4 2★ 2 1★ 19SEAL Plumbing & Gas Services turns around same-day callouts for leaks and hot water jobs, with repairs completed even when no one is home. Technicians explain the root cause of recurring plumbing issues, something repeat clients specifically note sets them apart from previous plumbers.
Reviews most often describe: Urgent callouts and repeat plumbing work across Auckland
- ✓ Same-day leak repairs arranged
- ✓ Explains cause of plumbing faults
- ✓ Free quotes before work begins
location_on 46 Edgeworth Road, Glenfield, Auckland
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Before you book a plumber on the North Shore
Drawn from 198 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, with Auckland rates sitting toward the upper end. A call-out fee of $80 to $150 plus GST is charged separately from the hourly rate, so confirm both costs before anyone arrives. After-hours or emergency call-outs cost significantly more, often $150 to $300 or higher just for the call-out, before labour and materials are added. One reviewer flagged that parts can be marked up considerably, so it pays to ask how materials are priced.
How do I check if a plumber is registered for the work I need? expand_more
The Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (PGDB) runs a public register at pgdb.co.nz where you can search any tradesperson by name or registration number before hiring. A Certifying Plumber can independently certify their own work, while a Licensed Plumber must have their work signed off by a Certifying Plumber, so the distinction matters for larger or more complex jobs. Restricted plumbing work carried out without a registered practitioner is illegal and can affect your insurance cover, building consents, and the future sale of your property. Ask for the registration number upfront and check it matches the name and licence type on the PGDB register before any work begins.
What's the difference between a quote and an estimate for plumbing work? expand_more
A quote locks in the price for the agreed scope of work, while an estimate is a rough figure that can change as the job progresses. One reviewer noted that having a full quote provided before work started gave them confidence, and that the job was completed to the expected standard without surprises. If a plumber uncovers additional problems mid-job, they should stop and get your approval before proceeding, not present a larger invoice at the end. Ask for any quote in writing before work begins, and if you receive only an estimate, agree on a threshold above which the plumber must contact you before continuing.
What are the warning signs of a plumber you shouldn't hire? expand_more
- –A promised quote or callback that never arrives is a clear sign of communication problems that will likely continue through the job.
- –Refusing to accept responsibility for a repair that fails within months, with no attempt to investigate the cause, suggests poor workmanship standards.
- –Misdiagnosing a fault and charging a full call-out fee without resolving the problem indicates a lack of diagnostic thoroughness.
- –Combative behaviour when a customer raises concerns, or attempting to pressure a customer into removing a negative review, are serious red flags about how disputes will be handled.
- –Charging high rates while appearing focused on extracting maximum fees for minimal effort points to a misaligned incentive structure you want to avoid.
- –No written quote before starting work leaves you exposed to an inflated invoice with no agreed basis to dispute it.
What should you ask before hiring a plumber? expand_more
- –Ask whether they will provide a written quote before starting, not just a verbal estimate, and confirm what happens if additional issues are found mid-job.
- –Ask for their PGDB registration number and whether they are a Certifying Plumber or require someone else to certify the work.
- –Confirm the call-out fee and hourly rate separately, and ask whether after-hours or emergency rates apply to your situation.
- –Ask how they handle parts pricing, specifically whether materials are charged at cost or marked up, so you can compare total job costs accurately.
- –Ask whether their work is guaranteed and what the process is if a fault appears after the job is complete.
- –Check whether they will leave the site tidy and provide any documentation or report on work completed, which matters for insurance and future sale of your property.
Plumbers ranked 6 to 10 on the North Shore
They scored below the top 5 on the same public review record.
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Precision Plumbing
↑ 2★ 4.5 111 reviews +11 Top5 Score 164 +65★ 91 4★ 6 3★ 4 2★ 3 1★ 7Precision Plumbing turns around same-day attendance on water leaks, broken pipes, and fixture replacements across Auckland's North Shore. Plumbers like Pieter and David walk clients through each step beforehand and leave the site clean when the job is done.
Reviews most often describe: Urgent callouts and repeat plumbing work
- ✓ Arrives within the hour
- ✓ Explains each repair step upfront
- ✓ Lifts and replaces concrete when needed
location_on 8/48 Ellice Road, Wairau Valley, Auckland
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Regency Plumbing - North Shore
★ 4.9 62 reviews Top5 Score 1605★ 60 3★ 1 1★ 1Regency Plumbing - North Shore keeps jobs straightforward for clients who want to hand off the problem and move on. Named staff like Edzen and Essen handle work quickly and are easy to deal with throughout.
Reviews most often describe: Repeat clients wanting stress-free plumbing jobs
- ✓ Named technicians clients return to
- ✓ Quick turnaround on jobs
- ✓ Stress-free job handover
location_on a4/15 Lovell Court, Albany, Auckland
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Plumbuilt Plumbing - Auckland
↓ 1★ 4.8 123 reviews Top5 Score 159 +15★ 113 4★ 6 3★ 1 1★ 3Plumbuilt Plumbing - Auckland gets bathroom renovations and kitchen fit-outs done on time, with plumbers who keep worksites tidy and coordinate clearly with office staff throughout. Work installed a decade ago has held up without issues, pointing to a standard of finish that lasts.
Reviews most often describe: Homeowners wanting reliable bathroom and kitchen plumbing
- ✓ Turns up at arranged time
- ✓ Cleans up after going under house
- ✓ Admin and plumber communicate throughout job
location_on 5/42 Ellice Road, Wairau Valley, Auckland
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Affordable Plumbing Solutions Ltd
★ 4.9 84 reviews +2 Top5 Score 1575★ 81 4★ 2 1★ 1Affordable Plumbing Solutions Ltd turns around urgent leak jobs quickly, returning without fuss when a second unrelated leak appeared days later. On larger jobs like water main replacements, the final invoice has come in on or near the original quote even when unexpected complications arose.
Reviews most often describe: Leak detection, repairs, and bathroom renovations
- ✓ Final cost matches quote on complex jobs
- ✓ Explains repair options before starting work
- ✓ Leaves worksite clean and 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 - Plumbing Services Auckland turns up when other plumbers won't, including public holidays, and gets the job done at a fair price. Aaron personally attended a long weekend callout and completed the work to a standard that left the client satisfied with both the result and the cost.
Reviews most often describe: Urgent callouts including long weekend jobs
- ✓ Available on long weekends
- ✓ Reasonable pricing on callouts
- ✓ Job completed in single visit
Related North Shore rankings
About this ranking
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. 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 22 July 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 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. At the last update, the smallest review count among the 10 businesses listed here was 62. Check where you rank or read how rankings work.