Emergency Plumbing
Hours Plumbing Services for Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper
Hutt & Porirua
When a plumbing emergency strikes, you don’t have time to wait until morning. At Harbour City Plumbing, our certified emergency plumbers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to handle urgent plumbing issues across Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, and Porirua. Whether it’s a burst pipe, an overflowing toilet, or a hot water system failure, we respond fast and work efficiently to minimise damage and restore order.Â
Why Choose Our Emergency Plumbing Services?
Plumbing emergencies don’t run on a schedule, so neither do we. Our team is on-call after hours, weekends, and public holidays to provide urgent plumbing solutions when other companies are off the clock. Here’s why we’re Wellington’s top after-hours plumbers:
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Master Plumbers Certified
Plumbing emergency at 2am? You don’t want guesswork. Our team is fully licensed, Master Plumbers certified, and trained to handle high-pressure situations.
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Trusted and Reliable
Middle of the night or early Sunday morning, when you call us, we turn up. We’ve earned our reputation by doing the job right, not cutting corners.
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Quick Response Time
Burst pipe? No hot water? Toilet flooding the bathroom? We don’t hang about. Our emergency team is ready to respond fast.
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Local Expertise
From ageing infrastructure to weather-worn pipes, we’ve seen it all. As locals, we know what breaks, and how to fix it properly, any time of day or night.
Our After-Hours Plumbing Services
Burst Pipe Repairs
Burst pipes can cause serious damage fast. We isolate the leak, stop the flow, and repair the issue before it turns into a full-scale disaster.
Blocked Toilets & Drains
Toilets, sinks, or main drains refusing to flow? We use high-powered gear and practical experience to clear blockages quickly.
Hot Water Cylinder Repairs
No hot water at the worst time? We repair or replace hot water cylinders efficiently, so you're not left in the cold for long.
Leaking Taps & Fixtures
Dripping taps and leaking fixtures waste water and money. We stop leaks at the source, no matter the time of day (or night).
Gas Leak Detection & Repairs
Smell gas? Don’t wait. Our emergency plumbers locate the leak, make it safe, and carry out any required repairs without delay.
Toilet Repairs & Replacements
When it comes to toilets that won’t flush, won’t fill, or won’t stop—our emergency plumbing team can repair or replace it, fast and with minimal fuss.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are your emergency plumbers fully qualified and insured?
Yes, all our emergency plumbers are fully licensed, insured, and Master Plumbers certified, ensuring professional, safe, and reliable service around the clock.
How quickly can a plumber get to me after hours?
In most cases, we can arrive within an hour, depending on your location. We prioritise emergencies and work hard to get there fast.
Are after-hours call-out fees higher?
Yes, emergency rates apply, but we’ll always explain pricing upfront so there are no surprises.Â
Can you handle both residential and commercial emergencies?
Absolutely. We’re equipped to handle urgent plumbing issues for both homes and businesses across the Wellington region.
Areas We Service
We’re proud to offer high-quality, local expertise to Wellington and its surrounding areas. By focusing on our community, we ensure tailored, reliable services that meet the unique needs of local homes and businesses in:Â
- Wellington City
- Lower Hutt
- Upper Hutt
- Porirua
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Josh Davey22/05/2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Called these guys during a kitchen emergency at my restaurant. They were fast but also efficient and more importantly trustworthy with their workmanship and took the time to explain a couple of product replacement items. Highly recommended. karen Englert02/05/2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I was very impressed with the service Liam gave us. We have had a leak under our house for quite a while. Liam found it and fixed it. He is an absolute asset to the company. He was very professional, courteous, polite and kept us fully informed what was happening and even went the extra mile. Thoroughly recommend this business and Liam. Leak Fixed Katherine Lowe26/03/2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Efficient, considerate team did a great job and at a good price compared to some other quotes. Netball Wellington Centre18/02/2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Brad and the team at Harbour City Plumbing and Gasfitting are the best. They are only a phone call away, they guide you on the best remedial action, they are friendly, and the job is completed efficiently and effectively. Highly recommend them for personal and business repairs. Richard Rees10/02/2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Friendly, fast and efficient. They call back when they say they will and they do what they promise. Glen was a pleasure to have on site. He knew his stuff, was positive and proactive. I would highly recommend Harbour City Plumbing and the way I got onto them is they were recommended! Danielle Ryan29/01/2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We discovered wet carpet in a wardrobe that backed onto our main bathroom. Glen from Harbour City was so great to deal with. Excellent communication around his arrival time, checked all the basics in our bathroom before determining that the issue likely lay with the jets in the spa bath. This meant cutting a hole in the back wall of the wardrobe (as no access panel had been built in) and he found and fixed the issue immediately. He then diligently popped the gib back in and screwed it tidily. He also took away all rubbish and vacuumed the site to leave everything looking really tidy. The invoice was promptly sent and I appreciated that he'd taken photos along the way of the issue and the work he'd done - these were shared with us alongside the invoice. I highly recommend. Rakesh Patel03/01/2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I'm lost for words, the toilet was blocked, a call to this amazing team, within 30 mins on a public holiday they where here and did there magic, will recommend there services to my friends and family, thank you for your help Alister Stubbe10/12/2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This is a slightly odd review, since I haven't worked with Harbor City Plumbing and Gasfitting myself. Instead, my neighbor brought them in to work on a job in Johnsonville. It was a narrow street right next to a dead end, so certainly not an easy place to bring in a bunch of trucks, but they got the work done with relatively little disruption. What sets them apart though (and motivated me to write this review) was that after finishing up, there was a small sandbag left behind - nothing major or anything, and easy enough to miss. After calling Brad, he immediately said he'd get that sorted ASAP, and was incredibly friendly. It's awesome to see a company that'll happily work with the neighbors like this! Will Murray29/11/2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Really happy with the prompt efficient assistance from Harbour City Plumbing. It was great to have the blocked pipes sorted, and to have a friendly professional onsite who was happy to not only sort out but also explain the issues. Jess Pleasants05/11/2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Called late one night stressed as I needed a washing machine disconnected after we couldn’t turn the water valve off and needed to be gone by 10am the next morning, Brad answered and said he would have someone out first thing in the morning, didn’t catch his name but he was on time friendly and got the job done quick and efficiently didn’t muck around to get more money which some do, great staff highly recommend