Best Plumbers in Wellington
We assessed 20 plumbers in Wellington and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 2,778 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 12 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 Wellington
The top 5 plumbers in Wellington are #1 Plumb Plumbing and Drainage, #2 Garcia Plumbing and Gas, #3 Paramount Plumbing & Gas, #4 Hawkins Plumbing, and #5 Jason Brown Plumbing and Gas, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you book.
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Plumb Plumbing and Drainage
★ 5.0 399 reviews +7 Top5 Score 187 -15★ 395 4★ 1 3★ 1 1★ 2Plumb Plumbing and Drainage turns around urgent jobs fast, covering hot water cylinder replacements, blocked drains, leaking taps, and shower repairs, often within 24 hours or on the same day. Craig takes the time to walk clients through their options before starting work, so there are no surprises on cost or scope.
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Garcia Plumbing and Gas
★ 5.0 332 reviews +3 Top5 Score 1865★ 327 4★ 4 1★ 1Garcia Plumbing and Gas covers leaking pipes, toilet and shower replacements, tap work, insinkerator installs, and gas leak investigations, with multiple named plumbers showing up on time and getting straight into it. Clients who rent or manage properties mention using them repeatedly across different jobs, with consistent communication between the office and the tradesperson on the ground keeping everyone informed.
location_on 3/85 Hutt Road, Pipitea, Wellington
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Paramount Plumbing & Gas
★ 4.9 271 reviews +9 Top5 Score 1815★ 255 4★ 9 3★ 2 2★ 1 1★ 4Paramount Plumbing & Gas gets Wellington and Hutt Valley households through urgent leaks, hot water installations, and gas fitting jobs with same-day or next-available dispatch. Pricing is discussed upfront, plumbers like Shane and Lance walk clients through what needs doing before starting, and sites are left clean on completion.
location_on Unit 8/16 Centennial Highway, Ngauranga, Wellington
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Hawkins Plumbing
★ 4.8 308 reviews +8 Top5 Score 1785★ 278 4★ 22 3★ 1 2★ 2 1★ 5Hawkins Plumbing fixes burst pipes, blocked and broken drains, leaking garden pipes, gas heater removals, and in-wall cistern faults, with plumbers calling ahead and arriving quickly, often within the hour on emergency jobs. Clients who manage rental properties and their own homes return to them repeatedly across years, and staff communicate clearly on timing, scope, and pricing before and during the job.
location_on 72 Main Road, Tawa, Wellington
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Jason Brown Plumbing and Gas
★ 4.8 276 reviews +5 Top5 Score 1775★ 254 4★ 10 3★ 2 2★ 3 1★ 7Jason Brown Plumbing and Gas resolves leak repairs, gas faults, hot water installations, and drainage investigations, with technicians like Jeremy and Daemon arriving on time and working through problems without cutting corners. When plumbers spot a smarter or cheaper fix mid-job, such as repairing a toilet seat rather than replacing it, they raise it before proceeding.
location_on 86 Victoria Street, Petone, Wellington
Before you book a plumber in Wellington
Drawn from 185 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 separate call-out fee of $80 to $150 plus GST is common and sits 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. Wellington rates sit toward the higher end of the national range, so ask about both the call-out fee and the hourly rate before booking.
How do I check if a plumber is registered for the work I need? expand_more
Before any work starts, ask the plumber for their registration number and check it on the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (PGDB) public register at pgdb.co.nz. A Certifying Plumber can independently sign off their own restricted sanitary plumbing work, while a Licensed Plumber must have that work certified by a Certifying Plumber.
Restricted plumbing work done without a registered practitioner is illegal and can void your insurance, complicate building consents, and cause problems when you sell the property. Review evidence from Wellington plumbers shows customers value transparency, so any reputable operator should give you their registration number without hesitation.
What's the difference between a quote and an estimate for plumbing work? expand_more
A quote locks in the price for a defined scope of work, so the plumber cannot charge more without your approval if the job stays within that scope. An estimate is a rough guide only and the final bill can be higher, particularly for drainage or leak work where the full problem is not visible upfront. Reviews highlight that the best Wellington plumbers present written plans, detailed contracts, or clear upfront pricing before starting, which protects you if disputes arise.
What are the warning signs of a plumber you shouldn't hire? expand_more
- –Refusing to provide a written quote or scope of work before starting is a red flag that pricing will be disputed later.
- –Watch for plumbers who present only one solution without explaining alternatives, one Wellington review describes a Disputes Tribunal ruling where repair options were withheld and a $13,000 replacement was sold when a $700 repair was available.
- –Poor communication after something goes wrong, including threatening legal action instead of attempting resolution, is a serious warning sign.
- –A plumber who turns up without calling ahead, leaves a site untidy, or applies a temporary fix without explaining the permanent solution is worth avoiding.
- –No verifiable registration on the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (PGDB) register means any restricted work they do is illegal, regardless of how confident they seem.
- –Charging for additional work discovered on site without getting your approval first is a breach of standard practice and your consumer rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act.
What should you ask before hiring a plumber? expand_more
- –Ask for a written quote with a clear scope of work, not just a verbal estimate, before authorising any job.
- –Confirm their registration number and check it matches their name and licence type on the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (PGDB) register at pgdb.co.nz.
- –Ask what their call-out fee is and whether it is charged separately from the hourly labour rate, especially for after-hours or weekend jobs.
- –Ask how they handle unexpected problems found during the job, specifically whether they will stop and get your approval before doing any additional work.
- –Ask whether they will provide a detailed invoice describing the work completed, as reviews show the most trusted operators do this without being asked.
- –Ask if their work is guaranteed and for how long, since reputable Wellington plumbers stand behind their workmanship and will return if something fails shortly after the job is done.
Also recommended plumbers in Wellington
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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L.B. White Ltd
↑ 1★ 4.8 225 reviews +2 Top5 Score 174 +25★ 202 4★ 14 3★ 3 1★ 6L B White resolves hot water cylinder replacements, limiting valve leaks, gas water heater swaps, and heat pump hot water servicing, with plumbers sourcing parts and completing repairs within a couple of hours of the first call. Plumbers like Bryn take the time to walk clients through each step on site, including how to operate or maintain the equipment once the job is done.
location_on 42 Victoria Street, Alicetown, Lower Hutt
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Southern Plumbing & Gasfitting Ltd
↓ 1★ 4.5 306 reviews +9 Top5 Score 173 -15★ 241 4★ 32 3★ 4 2★ 2 1★ 27Southern Plumbing & Gasfitting works through hot water cylinder repairs, leaking pipes, central heating maintenance, and laundry upgrades, presenting a written scope of work before starting and calling the client from site when a decision needs to be made. Technicians like George take time to walk through what they found and what was done, and the final invoice includes notes on anything that may need attention down the track.
location_on 1/19 Arthur Street, Te Aro, Wellington
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Go With The Flow 2026 Ltd
★ 4.8 349 reviews Top5 Score 1725★ 308 4★ 27 3★ 2 2★ 1 1★ 11Go With The Flow fixes burst pipes, blocked drains, leaking hot water cylinders, and drain installations, with plumbers like Phil, Jarrod, and Thomas booking jobs the same afternoon and arriving next morning, including over the Christmas and New Year period. When they spot an unrelated problem on site, such as a broken main on a neighbouring property, they sort it out on the spot without letting it delay the original job.
location_on 178 Main Road, Tawa, Wellington
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Wellington Plumbing Limited
★ 4.9 180 reviews +6 Top5 Score 1705★ 173 4★ 5 3★ 1 1★ 1Wellington Plumbing fixes broken shower diverters, leaking pipe joints, tap replacements, drainage issues, and hot water cylinder leaks, with Rob sourcing parts himself and completing most jobs in a single visit. Clients who have used him across 10 to 20 years point to honest upfront advice, on-point quotes, and sites left tidy as reasons they keep coming back.
location_on 48 Nelson Avenue, Aotea, Porirua
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Natoli Plumbing & Drainage
★ 5.0 132 reviews +2 Top5 Score 1695★ 129 4★ 3Natoli Plumbing & Drainage coordinates rental plumbing work directly with tenants, covering shower head replacements, leaking taps, hot water cylinder overflows, and toilet plumbing faults. Anton quotes costs before starting and flags developing problems, such as a failing pipe joint spotted during a routine visit, so clients can decide how to proceed without being caught off guard by the final invoice.
location_on miromiro rd normandale, lower hutt wellington, wellington new zealand
About this ranking
What the 10 plumbers listed above hold, at the 12 September 2026 check.
We first assessed plumbers in Wellington in March 2026 and have rechecked the ranking four times since. Three different businesses have held first place; Plumb Plumbing and Drainage has held it since March 2026. Garcia Plumbing and Gas and Hawkins Plumbing 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
Scoring method updated. Jason Brown Plumbing and Gas entered the top 5, up from #7. Go With The Flow left the top 5, down to #8. Natoli Plumbing & Drainage returned to the list at #10.
- Jun 2026
Southern Plumbing & Gasfitting entered the list at #6.
- Apr 2026
- Mar 2026
First check. Garcia Plumbing and Gas #1.
Latest check, 12 September 2026: no change to the top 5. Months where nothing changed at the top are not listed.
How are the top plumbers in Wellington chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for plumbers in Wellington. 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 Wellington. 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.