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Christchurch's Trusted
Master Plumbers

Reliable, certified domestic & commercial plumbing services since 2008. From quick repairs and hot water cylinder upgrades to architectural installations, we do it all right the first time.

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Inline Bathroom Renovations

Step into architectural, design-led luxury. We handle full project management from concepts to building, electrical, and premium finishing.

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Nuflow Trenchless Repairs

State-of-the-art "no-dig" pipe repair. Stop tree root intrusion and restore structural integrity without digging up gardens or driveways.

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Registered Master Plumber
PGDB Licensed Specialists
Site Safe Accredited
20K $20k Workmanship Guarantee

Master Plumbers Quality,
Uncompromising Standards

For over 18 years, our Christchurch team has delivered exceptional craftsmanship and customer care — registered Master Plumbers, held to the association's national standards on every job.

The $20,000 Master Plumbers Guarantee

When you hire us, your residential plumbing work is fully protected. In the extremely rare event of a workmanship issue, the Master Plumbers Association of New Zealand provides up to $20,000 to cover and resolve any defects. Peace of mind comes standard.

Transparent Pricing Structure

No call-out fee. No hidden surcharges. A one-hour minimum covers travel and your first hour on the job.

Standard Hourly RateMonday to Friday, 7:30am – 4:30pm
$100.00 / hr + GST
One-Hour Minimum — Zone 1Christchurch city, includes travel and the first hour
$161.00 incl. GST
One-Hour Minimum — Zones 2 & 3Outer suburbs and wider Canterbury
$172.50 / $184.00 incl. GST
Rapid Dispatch Call-OutOne-hour minimum — includes dispatch, travel and the first hour on site
$280.00 + GST
Subsequent HoursCharged in 15-minute blocks after the first hour
$140.00 / hr + GST

After the first hour, time is charged in 15-minute blocks. Parts are additional.

General Plumbing & Maintenance

Hot Water Cylinder Upgrades

Upgrade your water pressure or replace older, failing hot water cylinders with energy-efficient mains-pressure systems.

Residential General Plumbing

Leaking taps, kitchen installations, dishwasher piping, and water filtration. No job is too small for our Christchurch team.

Commercial Maintenance

Full facility maintenance, backflow prevention compliance, commercial gasfitting, and preventative leak audits.

Bathroom Renovations

From smart acrylic upgrades to fully managed, design-led transformations — one in-house team from concept to handover.

Recent Work Across Christchurch

Photographed on our own job sites — no stock imagery.

Inline Plumbing team laying PVC drainage pipework beneath a new build slab in Christchurch
New build drainage, laid and levelled before the pour
Inline Plumbing plumber replacing the waste trap beneath a bathroom vanity basin
Basin waste and trap replacement
Branded Inline Plumbing and Drainage van on a Christchurch job beside an open drainage trench
Vans stocked to finish the job first visit

Why Christchurch Chooses Inline

18+ Years in Christchurch

Locally owned and operated since 2008, with thousands of Canterbury homes and businesses served.

Licensed & Accredited

PGDB-licensed and Site Safe accredited tradespeople, working to New Zealand building standards on every job.

24/7 Emergency Response

Genuine round-the-clock dispatch across Christchurch and Canterbury — nights, weekends and public holidays.

Honest, Transparent Pricing

Clear rates up front with no hidden surcharges — and we'll recommend a repair over a replacement when it's the right call.

Tidy Work, Clean Handover

Drop sheets down, tools off your floor and the site left as we found it — the part customers mention most in our reviews.

5-Star Google Reviewed

Trusted by Christchurch homeowners for quality workmanship, clear communication and tidy, respectful crews.

Christchurch Plumbing — Your Questions Answered

How much does a plumber cost in Christchurch?

Standard plumbing rates in New Zealand run roughly $90–$150 + GST per hour, often plus a call-out fee. Inline Plumbing charges no call-out fee — just a one-hour minimum of $161 including GST that covers travel and your first hour on the job, then $100 + GST per hour plus materials. 24/7 emergency work is $280 + GST for the first hour. We confirm pricing before we start — no hidden surcharges.

Do I legally need a licensed plumber in New Zealand?

Yes. Most plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying in New Zealand is 'restricted work' that, by law, only a licensed practitioner can carry out. Doing restricted work unlicensed is an offence under the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Act, with fines up to $10,000 for individuals. Inline Plumbing are registered Master Plumbers and PGDB-licensed.

What areas does Inline Plumbing service?

Inline Plumbing covers Christchurch and wider Canterbury from the Waimakariri down to the Rakaia — including Rolleston, Lincoln, Prebbleton, Kaiapoi, Ohoka and Clarkville, out to Banks Peninsula and across to the foothills — for both residential and commercial work.

Is Inline Plumbing a registered Master Plumber?

Yes. Inline Plumbing is a registered Master Plumbers member, so our residential work is backed by the Master Plumbers $20,000 National Workmanship Guarantee. We are also PGDB-licensed and Site Safe accredited, and have operated in Christchurch since 2008.

What plumbing services does Inline offer?

Inline offers general plumbing and maintenance — everything from a tap washer to a full bathroom renovation — plus 24/7 emergency plumbing, hot water cylinder repairs and replacements, fully managed bathroom renovations, commercial maintenance, new-build plumbing and Nuflow trenchless drain repair across Christchurch and Canterbury.

Loved by Christchurch Homeowners

Verified 5-star reviews on Google
★★★★★
“Johnny and the team at Inline have been such a pleasure to work with for our bathroom renovation. From the start they understood what we wanted and their approach to quality was excellent. Weekly check-ins and visits from Johnny kept us informed, and all our questions were quickly answered. We are very happy in our beautiful new bathroom.”
R Richard Kennedy · 6 months ago
★★★★★
“Had to call out in the middle of the night and the guy that came out was amazing. He was friendly, knowledgeable and went above and beyond to sort what was going on. Highly recommend and will be using again, if needed (hopefully not in the middle of the night again though!!).”
D Danielle Pope · 7 months ago
★★★★★
“We had a new heat-pump hot water cylinder installed. The two young plumbers who came out were absolutely fantastic. They were polite, courteous and did really great work. Thanks to Inline and the team for making this process so easy and fast. Would highly recommend.”
R Rebecca Robinson · A year ago
★★★★★
“We have had a total bathroom renovation. The work ethic and professionalism was outstanding. Johnny, Sarah and the team were fantastic to deal with. Work schedule went absolutely to plan. Everyone involved were hard working and very respectful. So thrilled with the finished job — couldn't be better.”
R Rosemary Richards · 4 months ago
★★★★★
“My new bathroom is beyond fabulous. Inline managed the whole process from start to finish, organising absolutely everything. Everyone at the firm from the initial design to the final sign-off by Council was super helpful and I got exactly what I wanted at the highest possible quality. I could not recommend them more highly.”
V Vivien Hardie · Google review

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