Best Plumbers in Tauranga
We assessed 18 plumbers in Tauranga and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 2,555 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 17 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 in Tauranga
The top 5 plumbers in Tauranga are #1 Bell Plumbing, #2 Kingfisher Plumbing, #3 JT Plumbing, #4 Pipe Masters, and #5 Plumbing Works, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you book.
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Bell Plumbing
★ 4.9 781 reviews +19 Top5 Score 1985★ 709 4★ 56 3★ 5 2★ 2 1★ 9Bell Plumbing turns around same-day callouts for leaks, water pressure problems, hot water heater installs, and ensuite renovations, with plumbers like Wayne, Mitch, and Caleb among those named for arriving promptly and explaining what is needed before starting work. On jobs where the scope changes mid-visit, such as roof and under-house work arising from a single pressure issue, they absorb the extra scope and keep the final cost reasonable.
location_on 60 Hewletts Road, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
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Kingfisher Plumbing
★ 4.9 448 reviews +11 Top5 Score 189 +15★ 420 4★ 19 3★ 3 2★ 1 1★ 5Kingfisher 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.
location_on 404 Fraser Street, Parkvale, Tauranga
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JT Plumbing Drainage & Gas
↑ 1★ 4.8 276 reviews +13 Top5 Score 179 +15★ 249 4★ 14 3★ 1 2★ 1 1★ 11JT 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.
location_on 25B Nature Place, Greerton, Tauranga
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Pipe Masters
↓ 1★ 4.9 288 reviews +1 Top5 Score 1785★ 276 4★ 8 3★ 2 2★ 1 1★ 1Pipe 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.
location_on Unit 5/33 Newton Street, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
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Plumbing Works
★ 4.8 227 reviews +7 Top5 Score 173 +25★ 195 4★ 23 3★ 1 2★ 2 1★ 6Plumbing 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.
location_on 44 Birch Avenue, Judea, Tauranga
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?
Also recommended plumbers in Tauranga
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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Preferred Plumber Ltd
★ 5.0 139 reviews +3 Top5 Score 1695★ 139Preferred 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.
location_on 36 Materawaho Way, Tauranga
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The Plumbing Collective | Plumbers Tauranga
verifiedVerified★ 5.0 82 reviews +1 Top5 Score 1695★ 80 4★ 2The 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.
location_on Unit 8/147 Matakokiri Drive, Tauriko, Tauranga schedule Open 24 hours
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Mr Pink Plumbing
★ 5.0 122 reviews +3 Top5 Score 1685★ 119 4★ 2 2★ 1Mr 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.
location_on 781 Grenada Street, Papamoa Beach, Tauranga
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KZN Plumbing Tauranga
★ 4.9 98 reviews +7 Top5 Score 1645★ 96 3★ 1 1★ 1KZN Plumbing fields weekend callouts for rural properties, hot water cylinder replacements, water pump failures, leaks, and pre-purchase plumbing inspections, with Charles typically arriving the same day or within the hour. He sends photos once work is done and stages repairs sensibly when parts need sourcing, returning promptly to finish without inflating the bill.
location_on 417A Upper Ohauiti Road, Ohauiti, Tauranga
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Summit Plumbing
★ 5.0 94 reviews +3 Top5 Score 162 -15★ 92 4★ 2Summit 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.
About this ranking
What the 10 plumbers listed above hold, at the 17 September 2026 check.
We first assessed plumbers in Tauranga in March 2026 and have rechecked the ranking four times since. Bell Plumbing has held first place at every check, and Kingfisher Plumbing and Pipe Masters 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
- Aug 2026
Scoring method updated. The Plumbing Collective entered the list at #7.
- Jun 2026
Scoring method updated. Plumbing Works entered the top 5, up from #6. Preferred Plumber left the top 5, down to #6.
- Apr 2026
Scoring method updated. JT Plumbing entered the top 5, up from #10. Mr Pink Plumbing left the top 5, down to #7.
- Mar 2026
First check. Bell Plumbing #1.
Latest check, 17 September 2026: no change to the top 5. Months where nothing changed at the top are not listed.
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, 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 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. 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.