Plumber Howick
East Auckland plumber and gasfitter. No travel charges from across the city, just honest work and fair pricing.
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Water & Gas Worx services Howick and all of East Auckland. We're not some big company sending whoever's available — when you call, you're talking to the person who does the work.
Howick is one of Auckland's most established suburbs — settled back in the 1840s as a Fencible settlement. That heritage means a huge range of housing, from the older character homes around Stockade Hill and Picton Street to the classic 1960s-70s brick and tile that makes up most of the suburb, through to the newer townhouse developments around Meadowlands and Botany Junction.
We've worked on all of them. The 1960s-70s homes are where most of our Howick work comes from — galvanised pipes that are 50-60 years old and corroding from the inside, clay drains full of tree roots, and hot water cylinders that should have been replaced years ago. If that sounds like your place, give us a call.
Plumbing & Gas Services in Howick
Hot Water Cylinders
No hot water? We'll have you sorted fast — electric or gas. Many Howick homes still run old low-pressure systems. We upgrade to mains pressure too.
Blocked Drains
Older Howick homes and their clay pipes — tree roots love them. We clear the blockage and CCTV inspect to find the real cause.
Gasfitting
The "Gas" in Water & Gas Worx. Cooktops, califonts, heaters, bayonets — installed and certified. Howick has reticulated gas, so we do a lot of gas work here.
Pipe Replacement
Galvanised steel pipes in your 1960s-70s Howick home? Rusty water, low flow, leaks? We replace the lot with modern copper or PEX. Huge improvement.
Tap & Toilet Repairs
Dripping taps, running toilets — the everyday stuff that drives you nuts. Quick fix, fair price, done properly.
Renovations & New Builds
Full plumbing and gas for bathroom renos, kitchen upgrades, and new townhouse builds. We work with your builder or direct.
Common Plumbing Issues in Howick
Howick's housing stock is mostly 1960s-70s, and that era comes with a specific set of plumbing problems we deal with every week:
- Galvanised steel pipes — The number one issue. Most 1960s-70s Howick homes were plumbed with galvanised steel that's now 50-60+ years old. The pipes corrode from the inside — you get rusty brown water, reduced flow, and eventually leaks. Full re-pipes with copper or PEX are common work for us around Ridge Road, Moore Street, and the streets behind Pakuranga Road.
- Clay drain pipes — Same era, same problem. Earthenware clay drains crack, sag, and let tree roots in. Big established trees on Howick's quarter-acre sections make this worse. We CCTV inspect and do targeted repairs rather than digging up your whole yard.
- Low-pressure hot water — Many homes still run original low-pressure cylinders that can't handle a decent shower. Mains pressure conversions are one of our most popular jobs in Howick.
- Polybutylene pipes — Some 1980s-90s renovations used grey plastic poly-B pipe that's now failing at the fittings. If your house was renovated in that era, it's worth checking before you get a surprise leak.
- Multi-unit drainage — With more townhouses going up around Howick, shared drainage systems need careful design. We make sure new connections don't create problems for the neighbours.
Why Choose Water & Gas Worx in Howick
Local
Local to your area. You're not paying for someone's drive from across Auckland.
Fast When It Matters
Burst pipe or no hot water? We can be on-site quickly — no waiting around all day.
Straight-Up Pricing
You'll always know where you stand. Fair pricing, no hidden extras.
Qualified Tradesman
Registered plumber and certified gasfitter. Everything done to code, every time.
Old Homes & New Builds
Heritage villas, 60s-70s brick and tile, modern townhouses — we've worked on all of them around Howick.
Easy to Book
Call, text, or fill out the form online. You talk to the actual tradesman, not a call centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you available for emergencies?
Yes — burst pipes, gas leaks, no hot water. Call us and we'll get there as fast as we can.
Can you install a gas hob or califont?
That's bread and butter for us. We install, service, and certify all gas appliances.
Can you replace galvanised pipes in my Howick home?
That's a huge part of what we do around here. Most 1960s-70s Howick homes still have galvanised steel pipes that are corroded, restricted, and giving rusty water. We replace them with modern copper or PEX — it makes a massive difference to your water flow and quality.
Can you work on older Howick heritage homes?
That's a big chunk of our work. The homes around Stockade Hill and Picton Street have their own character — and their own plumbing challenges. Galvanised pipe replacements, clay drain repairs, mains pressure conversions — we've done plenty of it in the village area.
What areas near Howick do you service?
All of East Auckland is our patch — Pakuranga, Botany, Half Moon Bay, Bucklands Beach, Cockle Bay, Eastern Beach, Mellons Bay, Beachlands, and beyond.
Areas We Service Near Howick
We cover the Pohutukawa Coast and all of East Auckland:
We also cover wider Auckland: