09 · building trades # Plumbers and gasfitters in Auckland ## Summary **Plumbers and gasfitters** (Building trades). Water supply, waste, hot water, gas and drainage connections. Sanitary plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying are regulated. Ask to see the practising licence, check its expiry date and the class, then search the PGDB public register. No listings yet: free listings are open. ## What plumbers and gasfitters do Plumbers and gasfitters install and repair water supply, waste, hot water systems and gas appliances, and connect kitchens, bathrooms and laundries to the services. **You usually need them for:** A new bathroom or kitchen, a hot water cylinder or heat pump hot water change, a gas hob or fire, or leaking or blocked pipes. ## Where they fit in a new build or renovation Typical project stages where this trade is on site: 1. **Services first fix** 2. **Fit-out and finishes** 3. **Completion and maintenance** Usually needed for: [new builds](/projects/new-builds/), [extensions & additions](/projects/extensions-additions/), [full renovations](/projects/full-renovations/), [kitchens](/projects/kitchens/), [bathrooms](/projects/bathrooms/), [minor dwellings / granny flats](/projects/minor-dwellings-granny-flats/), [small alterations & repairs](/projects/small-alterations-repairs/), [townhouses & developments](/projects/townhouses-developments/). Stages are indicative. Your builder or project manager sets the real sequence. ## Check before you hire Sanitary plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying are regulated. Ask to see the practising licence, check its expiry date and the class, then search the PGDB public register. ### Official links * [Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Board (PGDB) public register](https://www.pgdb.co.nz/advice_for_consumers/search_the_register/) ### Questions to ask * Does your practising licence cover sanitary plumbing, gasfitting or both? * Who will do the work, and are they supervised? * Will you issue a certificate of compliance for the gas work? Checked against the official sites on 3 Nov 2026. General information only, not legal advice. ## Plumbers and gasfitters in Auckland ### We're adding plumbers and gasfitters soon — are you one? Get a free listing: it takes a couple of minutes, and homeowners comparing plumbers and gasfitters in Auckland will find you here. [Get a free listing](/for-trades/?trade=plumbers-gasfitters#claim) No plumbers and gasfitters listings yet, so this page is hidden from search engines until the first listing goes live. ## Frequently asked questions What do plumbers and gasfitters do? Plumbers and gasfitters install and repair water supply, waste, hot water systems and gas appliances, and connect kitchens, bathrooms and laundries to the services. When do I need a plumber or gasfitter? A new bathroom or kitchen, a hot water cylinder or heat pump hot water change, a gas hob or fire, or leaking or blocked pipes. How do I check a plumber or gasfitter? Sanitary plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying are regulated. Ask to see the practising licence, check its expiry date and the class, then search the PGDB public register. What should I ask a plumber or gasfitter before hiring? 1. Does your practising licence cover sanitary plumbing, gasfitting or both? 2. Who will do the work, and are they supervised? 3. Will you issue a certificate of compliance for the gas work? Can anyone do plumbing or gas work in my house? No. Sanitary plumbing and gasfitting are restricted to people registered and licensed by the Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Board (or trainees working under supervision). Always check the licence before work starts. ## Related trades * [Builders and carpenters](/trades/builders/) * [Electricians](/trades/electricians/) * [Roofers and spouting/gutter installers](/trades/roofers-spouting/) * [Plasterers and GIB stoppers](/trades/plasterers-gib-stoppers/) * [Painters and decorators](/trades/painters-decorators/) * [Tilers](/trades/tilers/) * [Joiners and cabinetmakers](/trades/joiners-cabinetmakers/) * [Bricklayers and blocklayers](/trades/bricklayers-blocklayers/) [All trades](/trades/) · [Trades by project type](/projects/)