Plumber & gasfitter in South Christchurch
Our home patch. St Martins, Opawa, Beckenham, Cashmere, Huntsbury, Spreydon, Hoon Hay, Hillmorton and Halswell. Certifying plumbing and gasfitting for the south of the city and the Port Hills, open 24 hours.
Zone 1 — free quotes, no travel surcharge
Plumbing and gas services across South Christchurch
We're based at 185 Wilsons Road South in St Martins, so the south of the city is where we're quickest to get to. It runs from character homes on the flat, up the Port Hills, and out to the new subdivisions in Halswell, Aidanfield and Oaklands.
The flat: St Martins, Opawa, Beckenham, Somerfield, Spreydon, Hoon Hay
- Older homes with original pipework, low-pressure hot water and gas going into kitchens for the first time.
- Hot water upgrades to mains pressure, gas continuous-flow or heat pump. See hot water cylinders.
The Port Hills: Cashmere, Huntsbury, Westmorland, Hillsborough, Kennedys Bush
- Water pressure can vary a lot between the bottom and the top of the hills. We test before recommending anything, whether that's a pressure-limiting valve or a booster pump. See water and shower pressure.
- Steep sections where gas bottles, outdoor cylinders and spouting are harder to get to. We plan access before we arrive.
Newer subdivisions: Halswell, Aidanfield, Oaklands
- New builds, sleepouts and alterations. See new builds and sleepouts.
- Tempering and pressure-limiting valve repairs on mains-pressure systems.
Getting to you
It's all Zone 1, the Christchurch urban area: quotes are free, there's no travel surcharge and no callout fee, and a standard weekday job is $135 + GST for the first hour including travel, then $95 + GST an hour. The full rate card is published, so you can see the cost before you ring.
For an emergency, ring 027 811 5916 any time. From St Martins we can usually be with you quickly.
Suburbs we cover in South Christchurch
Don't see your street's suburb? If you're inside the Christchurch urban area, we cover it. Ring 027 811 5916 or use the zone checker.
Local suburb pages
Free quote for a job in South Christchurch
Tell us what needs doing and we'll come back to you quickly with a price. For anything urgent, ringing is always faster.
Quotes from photos and details are free in both zones. Quote visits are free in Zone 1 (the Christchurch urban area). In Zone 2, outside Christchurch, a quote visit is $50 + GST (travel included, deducted in full from your invoice if you accept the quote), and service jobs carry a $20 + GST travel surcharge per visit, on top of the hourly rates. We don't do quote visits for service, maintenance or unforeseen work. Which zone am I in?
If you smell gas, or have a burst pipe actively flooding your property, don't wait on a form — call 027 811 5916 now.
Common questions — South Christchurch
Why is the water pressure different at the top of the Port Hills?
Pressure depends partly on height. Homes higher up the hills can have noticeably less pressure than homes near the bottom, and homes at the bottom can have more than their fittings like. We test the pressure first, then recommend a pressure-limiting valve, a booster pump or a hot water change, whichever actually fixes it.
How quickly can you get to St Martins, Opawa or Beckenham?
We're based in St Martins, so the south of the city is our closest work. We'll give you an honest time when you ring, and we're open 24 hours for emergencies.
Do you charge extra for Halswell or Cashmere?
No. Halswell, Cashmere and the rest of South Christchurch are inside the Christchurch urban area, Zone 1. There's no travel surcharge and no callout fee, and quotes are free.
Where we work
We're a family owned business based at 185 Wilsons Road South in St Martins, and we work right across greater Christchurch — including these suburbs and more.
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