Best Plumbers in South Auckland
We assessed 18 plumbers in South Auckland and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 2,968 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 22 August 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 South Auckland
The top 5 plumbers in South Auckland are #1 Baxter Plumbing, #2 Auckland Plumbers Group, #3 Regency Plumbing, #4 Laser Plumbing East Tamaki, and #5 Dynamic Plumbing Works, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you book.
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Baxter Plumbing Ltd
★ 5.0 555 reviews Top5 Score 1975★ 552 4★ 3Baxter Plumbing covers leak investigation, shower repairs, sink fixes, and appliance plumbing such as fridge connections, with Ryan walking customers through multiple solution options before any work begins. Arriving on time and finishing the job completely before leaving are points that come up across different types of callouts, from straightforward repairs to more awkward installs.
location_on Prince Regent Drive, Half Moon Bay, Auckland
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Auckland Plumbers Group
verifiedVerified★ 4.8 510 reviews Top5 Score 1915★ 475 4★ 14 1★ 21Auckland Plumbers Group fits households wanting the same plumber back: reviewers name Hera, Jack, Naman, and Ashneel across multiple visits covering toilet installations, drain blockages, hot water systems, leak repairs, and bathroom fit-outs. When an after-hours leak call came in and the on-call plumber was unreachable, the office rang back within 15 minutes as promised and got someone on site.
location_on 59B Church Street, Onehunga, Auckland schedule Open 24 hours
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Regency Plumbing Limited
↓ 2★ 4.8 504 reviews +6 Top5 Score 189 -35★ 478 4★ 5 3★ 4 2★ 4 1★ 13Regency Plumbing turns around same-day jobs across burst pipes, blocked drains, leaking tobys, and low water pressure, with named plumbers like Jot, Dylan, and James repeatedly sent back to the same households. Booking is straightforward, rescheduling at short notice is handled without fuss, and plumbers walk customers through the diagnosis and repair before leaving.
location_on 32 Elliot Street, Papakura, North
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Laser Plumbing East Tamaki
★ 4.9 401 reviews +28 Top5 Score 188 +55★ 381 4★ 16 1★ 4Laser Plumbing East Tamaki gets plumbers to urgent jobs fast, covering blocked drains, leaking cylinders, insinkerator repairs, and drainage installations. Their after-hours response is genuine: when one customer called after 3am, the phone was answered immediately, arrival matched the confirmed time, and the job was completed without delay.
location_on 76 Kerwyn Avenue, East Tāmaki, Auckland
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Dynamic Plumbing Works
↓ 2★ 4.9 351 reviews +11 Top5 Score 185 +25★ 328 4★ 14 3★ 2 2★ 1 1★ 6Dynamic Plumbing Works coordinates hot water cylinder replacements, low-pressure-to-mains upgrades, and gas fitting with communication that runs from booking confirmation through to invoicing. When a minor drip appeared after one installation, the plumber was back the following day to sort it at no added stress to the customer.
location_on 9D Kellow Place, Wiri, Auckland
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Before you book a plumber in South Auckland
Drawn from 131 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 toward 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 or emergency call-outs cost significantly more, often $150 to $300 or higher before any labour or materials are added.
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 verify any tradesperson's licence before work begins. Ask for the practitioner's registration number and confirm it matches their name and licence type on the register.
A Certifying Plumber can independently sign off their own work, while a Licensed Plumber must have a Certifying Plumber certify the job, which can add a step to your project. Unlicensed work is illegal and can affect your insurance, building consents, and your ability to sell the property.
What's the difference between a quote and an estimate for plumbing work? expand_more
A quote locks in the price for the work described, so the plumber cannot charge more without your approval for any changes. An estimate is a rough figure that can change once work begins, leaving you exposed to unexpected costs.
One reviewer noted being caught off guard by a final price because they did not request a quote before work started, a straightforward mistake to avoid. Always ask for a written quote, and if a plumber discovers additional problems mid-job, they should explain the issue and get your approval before proceeding with any extra work.
What are the warning signs of a plumber you shouldn't hire? expand_more
- –Arriving late without calling ahead, or not showing up at all for a booked quote appointment
- –Sending someone without the right tools or qualifications for the job you clearly described at booking
- –Charging a full call-out fee for a visit that achieved nothing due to their own lack of preparation
- –Failing to diagnose the root cause, patching symptoms instead of fixing the underlying problem
- –Adding charges beyond the agreed scope without explaining or getting your approval first
- –Going silent after a job when something goes wrong, or becoming aggressive when a customer raises a concern
What should you ask before hiring a plumber? expand_more
- –Are you registered with the PGDB, and can you provide your registration number so I can verify it at pgdb.co.nz?
- –Will you provide a written quote rather than an estimate, and is the call-out fee included or charged separately?
- –What are your after-hours or emergency rates, and do you genuinely operate outside business hours?
- –If you find additional problems during the job, will you contact me for approval before doing any extra work?
- –How do you handle situations where your work needs to be corrected, and do you guarantee the repairs you carry out?
Also recommended plumbers in South Auckland
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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Call A Plumber - NZ
★ 5.0 191 reviews Top5 Score 1685★ 191Call A Plumber takes on blocked drains, burst pipes, underground leak detection, ceiling leaks, and hot water cylinder replacements, with Joe and the team quoting the price before starting rather than after. Tricky jobs get proper attention: one long-running leak that had stumped others was traced and fixed under a concrete slab in an older home.
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Plumber To The Rescue Papatoetoe Auckland
↑ 3★ 5.0 53 reviews +20 Top5 Score 163 +195★ 53Plumber To The Rescue Papatoetoe Auckland turns around common home plumbing jobs, from tap repairs to water heaters and pumps, quickly and without fuss. Jobs are completed in a single visit and the work area is left tidy, which reviewers specifically point to as a sign of care on the job.
location_on 35 Saint George Street, Papatoetoe, Auckland
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AllGo Plumbing and Drainage - Auckland Plumbers
↓ 2★ 4.5 131 reviews +10 Top5 Score 162 +15★ 109 4★ 7 2★ 3 1★ 12AllGo Plumbing fields jobs across blocked drains, hidden water main leaks, hot water cylinder replacements, gas fitting, and drainage work, with plumbers like Sam, Max, and Ben noted for spotting secondary issues and fixing them on the spot. Flexible payment arrangements, same-visit leak detection, and a willingness to dig up concrete and reinstate it cleanly set their approach apart from straightforward repair-only callouts.
location_on 11 Stonedon Drive, East Tāmaki, Auckland
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Fernz Gas & Plumbing Specialist
★ 4.9 111 reviews Top5 Score 1595★ 106 4★ 3 1★ 2Fernz Gas & Plumbing fixes water cylinder leaks, pipe repairs, and gas fitting, with Savio and Sage quoting a fair price on arrival and starting the work straight away. When a leaking cylinder had stumped others, Savio located and repaired it in a single visit, with the customer noting the cost came in well below what they had been warned to expect.
location_on 57 Castlederg Drive, Flat Bush, Auckland
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Swift Fix Plumbing Ltd - Auckland plumber
★ 4.7 161 reviews Top5 Score 1595★ 141 4★ 9 3★ 2 2★ 2 1★ 7Swift Fix Plumbing resolves urgent jobs across gas leak detection, hot water cylinder replacements, pressure-to-mains upgrades, and toilet repairs, often scheduling within hours of the first call. Christine in the office is repeatedly named for getting plumbers like Rolf and Dylan on site quickly, and plumbers communicate what they found and what they did before leaving.
location_on 12 Tironui Road, Takanini, Auckland
About this ranking
What the 10 plumbers listed above hold, at the 22 August 2026 check.
We first assessed plumbers in South Auckland in March 2026 and have rechecked the ranking three times since. Three different businesses have held first place; Baxter Plumbing has held it since August 2026. Regency Plumbing, Laser Plumbing East Tamaki and Dynamic Plumbing Works 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
- Aug 2026
New first place: Baxter Plumbing. Baxter Plumbing entered the top 5 at #1. Auckland Plumbers Group entered the top 5 at #2. Call A Plumber, Fernz Gas & Plumbing and Swift Fix Plumbing entered the list.
- Jul 2026
Scoring method updated. Plumber To The Rescue entered the list at #10.
- May 2026
- Mar 2026
First check. Baxter Plumbing #1.
How are the top plumbers in South Auckland chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for plumbers in South Auckland. 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 South Auckland. 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.