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Best Plumbers in Tauranga

We assessed 18 plumbers in Tauranga 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 2,487 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 6 August 2026. How we rank →

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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 in Tauranga

The top 5 plumbers in Tauranga are Bell Plumbing, Kingfisher Plumbing, Pipe Masters, JT Plumbing, and Plumbing Works, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you book.

  • 1

    Bell Plumbing

    ★ 4.9 762 reviews +39 Top5 Score 198 +1
    5★ 693 4★ 53 3★ 5 2★ 2 1★ 9

    Bell Plumbing turns up the same day you call, covering work from leak repairs and water pressure fixes to gas disconnections and full ensuite renovations. Plumbers like Wayne, Caleb, and Shaun walk clients through the problem and likely cost before starting, and the final bill typically lands close to what was discussed upfront.

    Reviews most often describe: Same-day response for urgent plumbing repairs

    • ✓ Plumbers explain the problem and quote before starting work
    • ✓ Same-day attendance reported across multiple urgent callouts
    • ✓ Final invoices come in close to the upfront quote given

    location_on 60 Hewletts Road, Mount Maunganui

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  • 2

    Kingfisher Plumbing

    ★ 4.9 437 reviews +29 Top5 Score 187 +4
    5★ 411 4★ 17 3★ 3 2★ 1 1★ 5

    Kingfisher Plumbing gets to urgent jobs fast, covering work from leaking pipes and blocked drains to toilet repairs, hot water cylinder replacements and outside tap fixes. When a replacement unit is needed, they take time to walk clients through options and pricing before any work is agreed, so there are no surprises on the invoice.

    Reviews most often describe: Prompt callouts for leaks, blockages and urgent repairs

    • ✓ Arrives at the time given, including over long weekends
    • ✓ Explains how to prevent the same problem recurring after the fix
    • ✓ Sends quotes promptly after completing investigative work on site

    location_on 404 Fraser Street, Parkvale, Tauranga

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  • 3

    Pipe Masters

    ★ 4.9 287 reviews +7 Top5 Score 178
    5★ 275 4★ 8 3★ 2 2★ 1 1★ 1

    Pipe Masters works across hot water cylinder repairs, tap fixes, drain connections, and same-day callouts, making them a practical choice for both small and larger home plumbing jobs. Plumbers like Marcus and Jesse are named by multiple clients for arriving on time, spotting additional issues during the visit, and sorting them on the spot without a return trip.

    Reviews most often describe: Households wanting a reliable, returning plumber

    • ✓ Plumber identifies and fixes extra issues during the same visit
    • ✓ Same-day availability offered on short-notice callout requests
    • ✓ Final price came in at or under the original estimate

    location_on Unit 5/33 Newton Street, Mount Maunganui

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  • 4

    JT Plumbing Drainage & Gas

    ★ 4.8 263 reviews +27 Top5 Score 176 +3
    5★ 236 4★ 14 3★ 1 2★ 1 1★ 11

    JT Plumbing covers drain installations, toilet and vanity fitouts, cistern replacements, kitchen tap repairs, and underground leak detection, making them a practical option for both one-off callouts and multi-stage renovation projects. Plumbers like Phil and Shane are named repeatedly for explaining the problem clearly before and during work, with final invoices that land at or below the quoted estimate.

    Reviews most often describe: Renovation plumbing and repeat work for property managers

    • ✓ Same-day arrival regularly achieved for urgent leak callouts
    • ✓ Plumbers spot and fix additional issues during the visit at no extra charge
    • ✓ Job coordination including booking and updates handled by office staff

    location_on 25B Nature Place, Greerton, Tauranga

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  • 5

    Plumbing Works

    ★ 4.7 220 reviews +6 Top5 Score 170 -2
    5★ 189 4★ 21 3★ 1 2★ 2 1★ 7

    Plumbing Works covers water pressure diagnosis, drain work, filter system installs, and leak investigations, with plumbers like Tim and Daniel named repeatedly by clients who go on to list them as their permanent first call. On top of the booked work, they spot related issues during the visit and apply cost savings directly to the final invoice without being asked.

    Reviews most often describe: Clients wanting a trusted go-to plumber long term

    • ✓ Plumbers investigate additional issues found during the same visit
    • ✓ Next-day attendance on water pressure and leak callouts
    • ✓ Clients report invoice reductions applied without prompting

    location_on 44 Birch Avenue, Judea, Tauranga

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Before you book a plumber in Tauranga

Drawn from 196 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 of $80 to $150 plus GST is common and is charged on top of the hourly rate. After-hours or emergency call-outs can cost $150 to $300 or more before any labour or materials are added. Reviews from Tauranga plumbers suggest reasonable pricing is achievable, with multiple customers noting fair bills for leak repairs, hot water cylinder replacements, and same-day call-outs.

How do I check if a plumber is registered for the work I need? expand_more

The Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (PGDB) is the statutory body that licences plumbers in New Zealand, and you can search its public register at pgdb.co.nz before you hire anyone. Ask the plumber for their registration number and check 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 their work certified by a Certifying Plumber, so the distinction matters for compliance. Unlicensed plumbing work is illegal and can create serious problems with insurance claims, building consents, and future property sales.

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 best guess that can change as the job unfolds. Reviews highlight plumbers who explained costs upfront, got approval before doing extra work, and delivered invoices close to what was quoted, all of which point to the value of getting a written quote rather than a verbal estimate. When a plumber discovers additional problems mid-job, they should stop and seek your approval before proceeding, not present a larger invoice at the end.

What are the warning signs of a plumber you shouldn't hire? expand_more
  • –Poor internal communication between office staff and on-site plumbers, leading to duplicated diagnosis time billed to the customer.
  • –Completing work without discussing the approach first, then suggesting expensive workarounds such as false ceilings to cover poor pipe routing.
  • –Returning to fix a problem a second time and still leaving it unresolved, forcing you to pay another tradesperson to finish the job.
  • –No explanation of what was found, what was done, or what it will cost before the invoice arrives.
  • –Loose, crooked, or incomplete installations that fail a basic visual check before they hand the job back to you.
  • –Charging for re-diagnosis caused by their own lack of internal handover notes.
What should you ask before hiring a plumber? expand_more
  • –Are you registered with the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (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 a verbal estimate, and does it cover labour, materials, and GST separately?
  • –What is your call-out fee, and does your hourly rate change for after-hours or weekend work?
  • –If you find additional problems during the job, will you contact me for approval before doing extra work?
  • –Do you guarantee your workmanship, and will you return at no charge if something is not right?
  • –How do you communicate progress on the day, and will you leave the site clean and tidy when finished?

Plumbers ranked 6 to 10 in Tauranga

They scored below the top 5 on the same public review record.

  • 6

    Preferred Plumber Ltd

    ★ 5.0 136 reviews +4 Top5 Score 170
    5★ 136

    Preferred Plumber covers hot water cylinder repairs and replacements, shower installations, mains water leaks, drainage work, and kitchen sink repairs, making Erwin a practical option for both urgent callouts and planned jobs. Clients consistently describe him arriving within minutes of a call, coming prepared to resolve the problem in a single visit, and actively steering them toward the lowest-cost solution rather than the easiest upsell.

    Reviews most often describe: Urgent callouts where speed and budget transparency matter

    • ✓ Arrives with parts needed to resolve the job in one visit
    • ✓ Suggests lower-cost solutions before committing to more expensive work
    • ✓ Responds and arrives on-site within 15 minutes for urgent leaks

    location_on 36 Materawaho Way, Tauranga

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  • 7

    Mr Pink Plumbing

    ★ 5.0 119 reviews +7 Top5 Score 167
    5★ 116 4★ 2 2★ 1

    Mr Pink Plumbing takes on full bathroom renovations, kitchen and toilet fitouts, hot water cylinder repairs, boiling water tap installs, and vanity replacements, covering both planned projects and urgent callouts. Brad contacts clients before arriving, provides upfront quotes, and follows up with a clear explanation of what was found and how it was fixed, including checking in before proceeding with a solution.

    Reviews most often describe: Full bathroom renovations and responsive one-off callouts

    • ✓ Calls ahead to confirm arrival before starting any job
    • ✓ Explains the problem and solution clearly before and after work
    • ✓ Clients in rentals reached a real person for urgent hot water repairs

    location_on 781 Grenada Street, Papamoa Beach, Tauranga

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  • 8

    The Plumbing Collective | Plumbers Tauranga

    ★ 5.0 81 reviews Top5 Score 166
    5★ 79 4★ 2

    The Plumbing Collective resolves jobs ranging from hidden water leaks and mains pipe failures to hot water cylinder replacements, whole-house filter installs, and hose tap additions. When parts are missing on site, plumbers like Jarrod source them from suppliers the same visit and finish the job without a return trip, keeping even tricky diagnoses moving forward.

    Reviews most often describe: Complex or urgent jobs needing fast, communicative tradespeople

    • ✓ Calls back within minutes even when the first call goes to voicemail
    • ✓ Locates hidden leaks and blocked drains using on-board camera equipment
    • ✓ Cleans up after the job and explains findings clearly before leaving

    location_on Unit 8/147 Matakokiri Drive, Tauriko, Tauranga

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  • 9

    Summit Plumbing

    ↓ 1
    ★ 5.0 91 reviews Top5 Score 164 -1
    5★ 89 4★ 2

    Summit Plumbing coordinates after-hours callouts, weekend jobs, toilet blockages, pressure valve replacements, and sink installations, making them a practical fit for both homeowners and property managers with rental portfolios. Kyle attends urgent Saturday requests and backs the work with detailed before-and-after photos plus itemised invoices, giving landlords a clear record of what was done and why.

    Reviews most often describe: Property managers needing fast, after-hours plumbing response

    • ✓ Responds after hours and follows up with a crew next morning
    • ✓ Provides before-and-after photos with detailed itemised invoices
    • ✓ Quoted lower than multiple competing plumbing companies on same job
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  • 10

    KZN Plumbing Tauranga

    ↓ 1
    ★ 5.0 91 reviews +8 Top5 Score 163 +2
    5★ 90 1★ 1

    KZN Plumbing resolves weekend emergencies, water pump failures, leaking hot water cylinders, and cylinder replacements, reaching rural and residential properties when most plumbers are unavailable. Charles is named across multiple jobs for sourcing parts, applying a temporary fix the same day where needed, and returning promptly once the correct components arrive, keeping clients without water for as little time as possible.

    Reviews most often describe: Weekend callouts and same-day urgent repairs

    • ✓ Responds to weekend callouts without charging excessive rates
    • ✓ Sends a photo confirmation once the job is finished
    • ✓ Installs replacement hot water cylinders within hours of first contact

    location_on 417A Upper Ohauiti Road, Ohauiti, Tauranga

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About this ranking

How are the top plumbers in Tauranga chosen? expand_more

We build this page from Google Maps results for plumbers in Tauranga. 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 6 August 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 in Tauranga. 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 81. Check where you rank or read how rankings work.