The New Plymouth Plumber that makes you say…

Burst pipe? No hot water? Blocked drain? Bathroom renovation? No matter the plumbing problem, How Good Plumbing delivers fast, high-quality and affordable plumbing repairs across New Plymouth and Taranaki — backed by free quotes and our 90-Day Workmanship Guarantee.

We’re THE plumbers that leave you saying "How Good."

Certified & Licensed Plumber, Gas Fitter & Drain Layer in New Plymouth

After-Hours and Emergency Call-Outs for Urgent Plumbing Emergencies

Upfront Pricing & Free Quotes available for pre-booked jobs

New Plymouth Plumber serving New Plymouth & Taranaki Region

WE DO IT ALL - REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE TO NEW BUILDS & RENOVATIONS

If it needs to be plumbed, we’ll get it done

Plumbing Repairs & Maintenance

Something leaking, blocked, or not working? We handle all plumbing repairs across New Plymouth and Taranaki — from a dripping tap to a burst pipe flooding your home. Fast response, upfront pricing, and we'll get it sorted properly the first time.

✓ Burst pipes & emergency plumbing repairs
✓ Leaks, broken tapware & fixtures
✓ Water pressure issues & no hot water
✓ Bad smells or dirty water
✓ Blocked drains & toilets
✓ Surface water & flooding
✓ Leaking or broken spouting

New Builds & Renovations

Building a new home or renovating? Getting the plumbing right from the start saves you headaches (and money) down the track. How Good Plumbing works directly with homeowners, builders, and project managers to deliver quality plumbing that meets spec and passes inspection — first time, every time.

✓ New home plumbing — start to finish
✓ Custom & architectural builds
✓ Subfloor drainage & pipe work
✓ Full bathroom & kitchen renovations
✓ Fixture upgrades, relocations & layout changes
✓ Install, fit & finish

Quality Plumbing Solutions for Every Job

  • A vintage ceramic sink with black plumbing pipes against a white brick wall.

    Hot Water Cylinder Repair & Replacement

    No hot water is no fun — especially in a New Plymouth winter. We repair, replace, and install all hot water cylinder brands, and can upgrade you from low pressure to mains pressure.

    ✓ No hot water diagnosis & repair
    ✓ Hot water cylinder replacements
    ✓ Low pressure to mains upgrades
    ✓ Leaks & water running
    ✓ Gas & electric hot water systems

  • BLOCKED DRAINS & TOILETS

    A blocked drain only gets worse the longer you leave it. We clear blockages fast and can run a camera down the line to find the root cause — so it doesn't keep coming back.

    ✓ Blocked toilet & sink clearing
    ✓ Sewer drain unblocking
    ✓ CCTV drain camera inspections
    ✓ Tree root intrusion
    ✓ High-pressure drain flushing

  • Modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel refrigerator, microwave, and black and white patterned backsplash. Central island with a sink and decorative items, including a planter and tray.

    Bathroom & Kitchen Renovations

    Whether it's a full renovation or just swapping out some tired tapware, we handle all the plumbing so your builder or designer doesn't have to chase a plumber.

    ✓ Full bathroom & kitchen renovation plumbing
    ✓ Upgrading tapware & fixtures
    ✓ Relocating bathroom & kitchen layout
    ✓ Adding & removing plumbing fixtures
    ✓ Shower, bath & vanity installs

  • An old abandoned water tower surrounded by trees during sunset.

    Tanks, Pumps & Water Filtration

    On tank water or bore water in new Plymouth or Taranaki? We install and maintain water systems to make sure you've got clean, reliable water year-round.

    ✓ Whole house filtration from water tanks or bore water
    ✓ Domestic drinking water filters
    ✓ Tank installs & replacements
    ✓ Pump installs, maintenance & replacements

  • A plumbing setup with a large metal water heater, copper pipes, and various valves and gauges on a plywood wall in a utility room.

    SPOUTING & STORMWATER

    Leaking spouting and poor stormwater drainage cause damage you don't see until it's expensive. We repair, replace, and install spouting and stormwater systems to keep water where it belongs — away from your home.

    ✓ Leaking or broken spouting repairs
    ✓ Spouting replacement & new installs
    ✓ Stormwater drainage
    ✓ Surface water & flooding solutions

  • A mountain landscape with a small neighborhood of modern dark houses and a winding paved road in the foreground, surrounded by trees and autumn foliage.

    New Builds by Specification & Architectural Custom Builds

    We can work with you direct or your project manager to ensure the plumbing in your new home is done right and to a high standard. We’ll also be available for any issues that may arise during various stages of the build.

    ✓ Subfloor drains
    ✓ Water-pipe work
    ✓ Install, fitting & finishing

“Isaac did an excellent job installing our new shower and bath, with great advice and top-quality workmanship. Highly recommend, I will definitely use How Good Plumbing and Gas again.”

— Cameron Beer, Customer

Your Local New Plymouth Plumber

WHY HOW GOOD PLUMBING?

Certified Plumber, Gas Fitter & Drain Layer

Fully certified and licensed — all work meets NZ Building Code standards. Quality plumbing you can rely on.

After-Hours & Emergency Callouts

Burst pipe at midnight? We offer after-hours emergency callouts across New Plymouth and Taranaki.

Free Quotes — No Surprises

Transparent, upfront pricing on every job. Get a free quote before we start — no hidden costs.

Family-Owned & Local to New Plymouth

We're a local, family-owned plumbing company based right here in New Plymouth. We care about our community.

Got a Question?

Got a plumbing issue or question that's not covered here, or don't know where to begin? Give us a ring and our helpful team will point you in the right direction and get somebody out to help ASAP.

Need a Plumber in New Plymouth?

Free quotes · Emergency callouts · Serving all of Taranaki

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PLumber For New plymouth & All of Taranaki

We're based in New Plymouth and proudly serve the wider Taranaki region including

New Plymouth City Suburbs:

Bell Block, Blagdon, Brooklands, East End, Ferndale, Fitzroy, Frankleigh Park, Glen Avon, Highlands Park, Hurdon, Hurworth, Lynmouth, Mangorei, Marfell, Merrilands, Moturoa, New Plymouth Central, Sentry Hill, Spotswood, Strandon, Upper Vogeltown, Vogeltown, Waiwhakaiho, Welbourn, Westown, Whalers Gate

Wider New Plymouth District:

Bell Block, Brixton, Egmont Village, Inglewood, Lepperton, Norfolk, Oakura, Okato, Omata, Onaero, Paraite, Port Taranaki, Pukeiti, Ratapiko, Ridgewood, Tarata, Tariki, Tataraimaka, Tikorangi, Tongaporutu, Urenui, Uruti, Waiongana, Waitara

If you're in Taranaki and need a plumber, gasfitter or drainlayer — we've got you covered.