The Best Plumbers in Hamilton
Updated 7 May 2023
Summary:
Our Hamilton plumbing services guide covers:
- Homeowners all over Hamilton know the sinking feeling of finding a leaking pipe, faulty hot water heater, blocked sink, toilet or bathroom drainage. Not only is a plumbing problem inconvenient, but it's also an almost-certain extra expense. The next step involves finding a reliable and trusted plumber in Hamilton who can fix the problem as quickly as possible.
- To help you and put you in the strongest position, we've handpicked a list of reliable, affordable and trusted plumbers in Hamilton to save you time and money. Our list of prices for various plumbing jobs helps pre-empt what you can expect to pay.
- Many minor plumbing issues, such as blocked sinks, toilets and pipes, can be solved with DIY tools from Mitre 10 or Bunnings Warehouse. We outline three must-have items you can pick up for under $30 in total and avoid calling a plumber if you're happy to sort out the problem yourself.
Our Hamilton plumbing services guide covers:
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How much do plumbing services & repairs cost?
You may have a recommended plumber‘s contact stuck on your fridge, but that’s no indication of the cost. We have put together a useful guide to help you estimate what typical quick-fix plumbing services should cost you in and around Hamilton. Please note, the prices are for guidance only and quotes will vary based on the specific plumbing situation and individual work performed.
You may have a recommended plumber‘s contact stuck on your fridge, but that’s no indication of the cost. We have put together a useful guide to help you estimate what typical quick-fix plumbing services should cost you in and around Hamilton. Please note, the prices are for guidance only and quotes will vary based on the specific plumbing situation and individual work performed.
Kitchen
Bathroom
- Clearing a blocked kitchen sink: $125 to $200
- Installing a new basin: $125 to $250
- Replacing a tap or a leaking pipe: $100 to $200
Bathroom
- Clearing a blocked toilet: $100 to $200
- Installing a new toilet: $200 to $500
- Repair of a toilet: $100 to $250
- Installing a new basin: $125 to $250
- Replacing a tap or a leaking pipe: $100 to $200
- Installation or replacement of faulty shower set: $150 to $300
How does a plumber charge me?
A bill from a plumber is usually made up of a number of factors:
If you require a plumber to visit after hours (i.e. outside of 7am to 5pm), you will most likely pay either a call-out fee or a higher hourly charge.
Plumbing problem fixed itself? You will still need to pay.
- Labour charge - this is a set rate, exclusive of GST, often between $90 and $120 per hour. There will usually be a minimum first-hour charge.
- Parts and materials - if the plumber has the parts in their van, or if they need to pick up something from a plumbing store, you will be charged for what's required. There may be a markup as well.
- Specialist equipment costs - if your job requires non-standard tools such as TV cameras, concrete cutters, wet back vacuums and similar, you will most likely pay an hourly charge on those.
- Travel cost (this may be included in the labour charge) - if the plumber charges travel costs, this is usually charged from the time the plumber leaves for your home, to when they arrive back at their base after the job. This will also include the time it takes to visit a plumbing store to get any parts.
- GST - the total of 1, 2, 3 and 4 above will be added, and GST (15%) charged on the total.
If you require a plumber to visit after hours (i.e. outside of 7am to 5pm), you will most likely pay either a call-out fee or a higher hourly charge.
Plumbing problem fixed itself? You will still need to pay.
- If you call a plumber and they accept the job, you have committed to the service.
- If the plumbing problem resolves itself before the plumber arrives at your property, you will still need to pay for the first hour, or whatever the minimum time the plumber charges per their terms of trade.
​How can I get the best price for my plumbing work?
- Turn off your water mains if there's a leak - this gives you full control of the situation, and minimises the risk of urgently calling up the first plumber you find and getting ripped off.
- Shop around - plumbing issues often lead to homeowners panic buying. Instead, approach a plumbing job like you would when buying a phone or car - be calm. Have a ring around and explain your plumbing needs, and ask for an estimate of the job, as well as the hourly cost, travel cost and parts markup percentage.
- Know that prices and quotes will usually exclude GST - be sure to check - our GST calculator shows the total amount you'll pay if you're quoted 'GST exclusive'.
- Find a local plumber - plumbers often charge travel time, so the closer to your home is to the plumber and a plumbing store (if needed), the cheaper the labour cost. For this reason, you will also pay more if you are in an out-of-town property.
- Know that an out-of-hours visit (i.e. 6pm to 7am, weekends) will often be more expensive than standard hours - check with the plumber before. If the job can wait, don't pay a weekend or late-night surcharge if it can be sorted the next day.
How do I pay a plumber?
Most plumbers accept a range of payment methods, including
Plumbers usually have strict payment terms, with 7 or 10 days standard.
- Direct Credit (internet banking)
- Cheque
- Cash with invoice
- Credit Card via the plumber's website (a surcharge may apply)
- On-site Eftpos
Plumbers usually have strict payment terms, with 7 or 10 days standard.
Reliable Hamilton Plumbers Available Right Now
Our list below, which is no particular order, covers Hamilton and the inner Waikato region. We have selected these based on their history of longstanding service within Hamilton, location and data extracted from internet reviews on Google Business, Facebook, TradeMe Services and other data points.
Our list below, which is no particular order, covers Hamilton and the inner Waikato region. We have selected these based on their history of longstanding service within Hamilton, location and data extracted from internet reviews on Google Business, Facebook, TradeMe Services and other data points.
Hamilton Plumbing Co.
Areas served: Hamilton and Regional Waikato
Base: Frankton, Hamilton
Hours: Mon to Fri 7:30 am – 5 pm
Urgent/After Hours Available? Yes
Google Review rating: 4.5/5
Facebook Page: None
Website: Plumbers in Hamilton
Email address: info@hamplumb.co.nz
Phone: 07 847 0609
Customer Feedback:
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Important Must-know Facts and Services:
Base: Frankton, Hamilton
Hours: Mon to Fri 7:30 am – 5 pm
Urgent/After Hours Available? Yes
Google Review rating: 4.5/5
Facebook Page: None
Website: Plumbers in Hamilton
Email address: info@hamplumb.co.nz
Phone: 07 847 0609
Customer Feedback:
- Provides reasonable rates on their services
- Quick to diagnose the plumbing concerns
- Offers excellent assistance to fix the job timely
- Staffs work and communicate to the client professionally
- Staffs are well-trained and reliable
Pros:
- Offers emergency plumber service
- Caters backflow or IQP survey
- Recommends the most cost-effective solutions
Cons:
- Not operating on weekends for non-emergency services
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
- Established in 1951 and one of Hamilton’s longest-serving plumbing companies.
- Works with known agencies such as Rheem, Zenith, Dux and Parex
- Offers all plumbing solutions from repairs, installation to maintenance
- Installs, repairs and maintains gas fitting works to commercial or residential areas
- Repairs metal roof, spouting, downpipes and guttering
- Provides backflow solution to protect the city main from contamination
Dr. Plumber Ltd
Areas served: Hamilton and the Greater Waikato Area
Base: Frankton, Hamilton
Hours: Mon to Fri 8 am – 5 pm
Urgent/After Hours Available? Not specified
Google Review rating: 4.8/5
Facebook Page: Dr. Plumber Ltd
Website: Dr. Plumber Ltd
Email address: heather@drplumber.co.nz
Phone: 0800 377 586
Customer Feedback:
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Important Must-know Facts and Services:
Base: Frankton, Hamilton
Hours: Mon to Fri 8 am – 5 pm
Urgent/After Hours Available? Not specified
Google Review rating: 4.8/5
Facebook Page: Dr. Plumber Ltd
Website: Dr. Plumber Ltd
Email address: heather@drplumber.co.nz
Phone: 0800 377 586
Customer Feedback:
- Responsive to client’s inquiries
- Provides itemised invoice to the client
- Well-trained and well-mannered staffs
- Provides a quick solution to urgent kind of job
- Emergency hotline is always available to answer client’s concerns
- Finishes a job timely and professionally
Pros:
- Licenced plumbers and gas fitters
- Provides fast mobile support
Cons:
- Only on-call services for weekend
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
- Reliable Plumbing and Gas Fitting service since 2000
- Provides plumbing services for residential and commercial areas
- Refurbishes bathroom and laundry
- Installs and repairs gas fitting services
- Diagnoses and repairs drainage
iPlumber
Areas served: Hamilton and the Greater Waikato Region
Base: Frankton, Hamilton
Hours: Mon to Fri 8 am – 5 pm, Sat & Sun 24 hours
Urgent/After Hours Available? Yes
Google Review rating: 4.9/5
Facebook Page: None
Website: iPlumber
Email address: info@iplumber.co.nz
Phone: 07 839 7586
Customer Feedback:
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Important Must-know Facts and Services:
Base: Frankton, Hamilton
Hours: Mon to Fri 8 am – 5 pm, Sat & Sun 24 hours
Urgent/After Hours Available? Yes
Google Review rating: 4.9/5
Facebook Page: None
Website: iPlumber
Email address: info@iplumber.co.nz
Phone: 07 839 7586
Customer Feedback:
- Resolves client’s concern fast and efficient
- Diagnoses job before taking applicable solutions
- Staffs show willingness to assist a client
- Responds promptly to client’s query online
- Technicians communicate to a client friendly and professional
Pros:
- Police checked, healthy, professional, and friendly technicians
- Provides same day service, if required
- Master Plumber accredited
- Economical-friendly plumbing tools
Cons:
- None
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
- Awarded as 2020’s New Zealand Master Plumber of the Year
- Specialised in maintenance and renovations of any plumbing services
- Provides water heating solutions for residential and commercial
- Caters emergency services for burst pipes and flooding
- Offers maintenance and repairs for water leaks, broken pipes, waste pipe, roof leaks, spouting, etc.
- Installs hot water system, gas heater, new housing gas pipework, etc.
- Tests and certifies gas line
- Repairs of gas cookers and hob
- Installs gas fireplace
- Renovates kitchen and bathroom
- Fixes drainage blockage
Euro Plumbing
Areas served: Greater Hamilton Region
Base: Te Rapa, Hamilton
Hours: 24/7
Urgent/After Hours Available? Yes
Google Review rating: 5.0
Facebook Page: Euro Plumbing
Website: Euro Plumbing
Email address: Hamilton@europlumbing.co.nz
Phone: 0800 832 638
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Base: Te Rapa, Hamilton
Hours: 24/7
Urgent/After Hours Available? Yes
Google Review rating: 5.0
Facebook Page: Euro Plumbing
Website: Euro Plumbing
Email address: Hamilton@europlumbing.co.nz
Phone: 0800 832 638
Customer Feedback:
- Technicians work efficiently and professionally
- Responsive to client’s inquiries
- Provides fast and quality workmanship
- Provides reasonable prices for each service
Pros:
- Provides European standards of work to New Zealand
- Master Plumbers accredited
- Install solar underfloor heating system
- Provides 12-month guarantee for residential
Cons:
- None
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
- Euro Plumbing have a $10,000,000 public liability insurance policy
- Technicians are members of the Master Plumbers Association
- Available for all your plumbing needs
- Provides quick diagnosis and repair for the issue
- Has access to a wide range of plumbing supplies
- Renovates home and bathroom
- Caters plumbing maintenance and check-ups
- Repairs and installs bathroom, kitchen and toilet plumbing services
- Fixes leaky or faulty hot water systems
- Clears blocked drains and sewers
Rapid Plumbing and Gas Ltd
Areas served: Hamilton area
Base: Dinsdale, Hamilton
Hours: Mon to Thur 7 am – 5:00 pm, Fri 7 am – 4:30 pm
Urgent/After Hours Available? Not specified
Google Review rating: 5.0/5
Facebook Page: Rapid Plumbing and Gas Ltd
Website: Rapid Plumbing and Gas Ltd
Email address: office@rapidplumbingandgas.co.nz
Phone: 07 390 3942
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Base: Dinsdale, Hamilton
Hours: Mon to Thur 7 am – 5:00 pm, Fri 7 am – 4:30 pm
Urgent/After Hours Available? Not specified
Google Review rating: 5.0/5
Facebook Page: Rapid Plumbing and Gas Ltd
Website: Rapid Plumbing and Gas Ltd
Email address: office@rapidplumbingandgas.co.nz
Phone: 07 390 3942
Customer Feedback:
- Considers client’s requirement when accomplishing a job
- Recommends better options to lower the cost
- Friendly and professional when communicating to a client
- Provides commendable service due to the quality of workmanship
- Responsive to client’s inquiries
Pros:
- Provides free online quote
- Master Plumbers accredited
Cons:
- No weekends operation
- Does not offer emergency services
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
- With over 20 years experience in the plumbing, gas and heating industry
- Has extensive knowledge of both residential and commercial plumbing requirements
- Offers plumbing services for residential and commercial
- Renovates kitchen and bathroom
- Provides plumbing services for new housing and commercial kitchen
- Provides general servicing of gas equipment
- Caters gas fitting services for residential and commercial
- Installs and repairs underfloor heating, ducted central heating, gas fires, etc.
Laser Plumbing Hamilton West
Areas served: Waikato Region
Base: Te Rapa, Hamilton
Hours: Mon to Fri 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Urgent/After Hours Available? Yes
Google Review rating: 5.0
Rates on website? No
Facebook Page: Laser Plumbing Hamilton West
Website: Laser Plumbing Hamilton West
Email address: hamilton.west@laserplumbing.co.nz
Phone: 07 850 4956
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Base: Te Rapa, Hamilton
Hours: Mon to Fri 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Urgent/After Hours Available? Yes
Google Review rating: 5.0
Rates on website? No
Facebook Page: Laser Plumbing Hamilton West
Website: Laser Plumbing Hamilton West
Email address: hamilton.west@laserplumbing.co.nz
Phone: 07 850 4956
Customer Feedback:
- Responds promptly to client’s inquiries
- Finishes the job fast and efficient
- Provides helpful alternatives to client
- Arrives quickly to fix urgent services
- Provides the client assurance of quality workmanship
- Meets and frequently exceeds client’s expectation
Pros:
- Offers emergency services
Cons:
- Additional fees for after-hours services
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
- Formerly known as Fountain City Plumbing Ltd, established by Brad Kells in 1996
- Joined the Laser Group in 2006 and started trading as Laser Plumbing Hamilton West
- Replaces and unblocks drainage
- Installs new roof and spouting
- Repairs existing roof
- Installs gas continuous flow, hot water, underfloor heating, etc.
- Provides drain laying and drainage system services
- Provides gas fitting services
Riverside Plumbing and Gas
Areas served: Hamilton and Greater Waikato area
Base: Rototuna, Hamilton
Hours: Mon to Fri 7 a.m – 5.30 p.m
Urgent/After Hours Available? Yes
Google Review rating: 5.0/5
Facebook Page: None
Website: Riverside Plumbing and Gas
Email address: Not specified
Phone: 027 965 5187
Customer Feedback:
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Important Must-know Facts and Services:
Base: Rototuna, Hamilton
Hours: Mon to Fri 7 a.m – 5.30 p.m
Urgent/After Hours Available? Yes
Google Review rating: 5.0/5
Facebook Page: None
Website: Riverside Plumbing and Gas
Email address: Not specified
Phone: 027 965 5187
Customer Feedback:
- Quick to provide a quote upon request online
- Explains in detail any issue or what needs to be done
- Communicates to client calmly and friendly
- Provides helpful alternatives to solve concerns
- Provides professional and reliable plumbing services
- Ensures client satisfaction in every job
Pros:
- Registered plumber and gas fitter
- Provides trusted brands and suppliers
- Accommodates after-hours emergency services
Cons:
- Schedule regular maintenance for commercial clients
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
- Known as maintenance specialists, particularly in healthcare
- Installs and services all types of appliances and tapware for residential and commercial
- Inspects all kinds of appliances
- Installs and maintains hot water systems
- Installs and maintains all kinds of gas appliances for residential and commercial
- Manages the process of the drain layer
- Repairs or replaces waste pipes
- Unblocks blockages and repairs leaks under the sink
C J Cant Plumbing Ltd
Areas served: Hamilton and Greater Waikato area
Base: Frankton, Hamilton
Hours: Mon to Fri 7:30 a.m – 5:00 p.m
Urgent/After Hours Available? Yes
Google Review rating: 4.7/5
Facebook Page: C J Cant Plumbing Ltd
Website: C J Cant Plumbing Ltd
Email address: info@cjcantltd.co.nz
Phone: 0800 252 268
Customer Feedback:
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Important Must-know Facts and Services:
Base: Frankton, Hamilton
Hours: Mon to Fri 7:30 a.m – 5:00 p.m
Urgent/After Hours Available? Yes
Google Review rating: 4.7/5
Facebook Page: C J Cant Plumbing Ltd
Website: C J Cant Plumbing Ltd
Email address: info@cjcantltd.co.nz
Phone: 0800 252 268
Customer Feedback:
- Provides needed plumbing information to the client
- Shows up to client’s place early
- Finishes the job efficiently and professionally
- Responsive to client’s inquiries
- Quick to resolve client’s concerns
- Suggests best options to the client to lower cost
Pros:
- Provide the highest quality of workmanship backed by a Master Plumber Guarantee
- Online plumbing service request available
- No additional fees for after-hour services
Cons:
- No weekends operation
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
- Has been servicing the greater Waikato area for over 35 years
- Provides all plumbing services for residential and commercial
- Installs and replaces gas fitting services
- Offers layout designs and installation of plumbing works
- Available emergency call outs for repairs
Plumberman Hamilton
Areas served: Hamilton, Huntly, Morrinsville, Raglan, Cambridge, Te Awamutu, Kihikihi and Ohaupo
Base: Frankton, Hamilton
Hours: Mon to Fri 7:30am - 4:30pm
Urgent/After Hours Available? Yes
Google Review rating: 4.5/5
Facebook Page: None
Website: Plumberman Hamilton
Email address: Office@PlumberManHamilton.co.nz
Phone: 07 848 2053
Customer Feedback:
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Important Must-know Facts and Services:
Base: Frankton, Hamilton
Hours: Mon to Fri 7:30am - 4:30pm
Urgent/After Hours Available? Yes
Google Review rating: 4.5/5
Facebook Page: None
Website: Plumberman Hamilton
Email address: Office@PlumberManHamilton.co.nz
Phone: 07 848 2053
Customer Feedback:
- Pleasant and accommodating phone reception
- Staffs are friendly and helpful in assisting the client
- Provides reliable and efficient workmanship
- Prompt to address client’s requests
- Handles complaints calmly, professionally and with agreeable solutions
Pros:
- Master Plumbers accredited
- Does WINZ quote
Cons:
- Only does quotes during our normal business hours
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
- Provides a list of recommended contractors
- Works in with other contractors
- Provides all kinds of plumbing services
- Helps with building a new home or commercial property
- Installs new downpipes
- Replaces broken or damaged downpipes
- Repairs and replaces roof leaks
- Repair or replace flashings on your roof
- Re-nails roofs
- Renovates bathroom and kitchen
- Removes old gas heaters
- Conducts annual safety servicing
- Installs gas bayonets and gas heaters
- Offers drainage and drain laying needs
Urlich Plumbing Ltd
Areas served: Hamilton, Greater Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Coromandel areas
Base: Frankton, Hamilton
Hours: Mon to Thur 7:45 am – 5 pm, Fri 7:45 am – 4 pm
Urgent/After Hours Available? Not Specified
Google Review rating: 5.0
Facebook Page: Urlich Plumbing Ltd.
Website: Urlich Plumbing Ltd.
Email address: office@upl.net.nz
Phone: 07 855 1391
Customer Feedback:
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Important Must-know Facts and Services:
Base: Frankton, Hamilton
Hours: Mon to Thur 7:45 am – 5 pm, Fri 7:45 am – 4 pm
Urgent/After Hours Available? Not Specified
Google Review rating: 5.0
Facebook Page: Urlich Plumbing Ltd.
Website: Urlich Plumbing Ltd.
Email address: office@upl.net.nz
Phone: 07 855 1391
Customer Feedback:
- Staffs are knowledgeable in fixing plumbing jobs
- Provides informative details for future reference
- Responsive to client’s inquiries
- Provides quality workmanship
Pros:
- Provides free online quote
Cons:
- Not operating on weekends
Important Must-know Facts and Services:
- Urlich Plumbing Ltd was established in 2006 by Tony Urlich
- A Master Plumbers Association member and locally owned
- Provides all kinds of plumbing services
- Supplies and installs a large range of gas appliances
- Installs domestic, commercial and industrial gas fitting services
- Caters all kinds of drain laying and drainage services
- Tests and surveys backflow
- Supplies and installs Oasis Wastewater Treatment Systems
- Installs a full range of solar systems
- Manufactures a wide variety of roofing, flashings, etc.
- Repairs and replaces underfloor heating radiators, wetbacks and boiler systems
Where to buy plumbing supplies in Hamilton for DIY repairs
If you are happy for a bit of DIY, in many cases it can be very easy to resolve minor plumbing work and avoid the expense of a plumber. For example, a loose tap, blocked sink or toilet, or leaking shower head can be surprisingly easy to fix. The main tools you’ll need are:
You can buy these plumbing supplies, and many other DIY pieces, from these plumbing stores (both online and in-store):
If you are happy for a bit of DIY, in many cases it can be very easy to resolve minor plumbing work and avoid the expense of a plumber. For example, a loose tap, blocked sink or toilet, or leaking shower head can be surprisingly easy to fix. The main tools you’ll need are:
- Plunger – don't muck around with a small one, get the biggest there is - more size = more pressure = faster problem solving when it comes to unclogging sinks and toilets.
- Wrench – to loosen and tighten pipes and taps
- Plumber’s tape – to quickly seal minor leaks
You can buy these plumbing supplies, and many other DIY pieces, from these plumbing stores (both online and in-store):
- Bunnings Warehouse - stores in South Hamilton and Te Rapa Road.
- Mitre10 - stores in Te Rapa, Ruakura, Cambridge and Morrinsville
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