4.9· 63 Google reviews
Crafting water is our business.
A boutique Christchurch plumbing, gasfitting and drainage business with over 15 years’ experience — everyday maintenance through to 24/7 emergency callouts, with workmanship guaranteed.
Plumbing, gas and drainage — all under one number
Residential and commercial work across Christchurch and North Canterbury, from a dripping tap to a certified backflow device.
Plumbing Maintenance
Tailor-made maintenance for homes, rentals and managed properties — landlords, body corporate, property managers and owners. Emergency work through to the everyday jobs.
Learn moreHot Water
Hot water cylinders serviced, repaired, replaced and upgraded — plus conversions to continuous gas hot water so you never run out.
Learn moreGas Fitting
Certified gas work from safety inspections to new lines — especially worth booking if you’ve just bought a property or suspect a problem.
Learn moreDrainage Solutions
Blocked, broken or simply not coping — drainage diagnosed and put right, including the ground work most plumbers hand on to someone else.
Learn moreIQP Backflow Prevention
Backflow prevention testing, repair and installation for Christchurch properties — an annual compliance requirement for many facilities, and a genuine drinking-water safety issue.
Learn moreNew Housing & Renovations
Plumbing for new builds and renovation work — installations done efficiently and on a timeframe that’s realistic and stuck to.
Learn moreTraditional values, properly certified
NZ Plumbing, Drainage & Gas Board member
Registered with the industry board that licenses plumbers, gasfitters and drainlayers in New Zealand.
Fully licensed and insured
Our technicians are fully qualified and experienced — for your total peace of mind.
Workmanship guaranteed
Booking a plumber should be done with confidence. Our workmanship is guaranteed.
24/7 emergency service
Speciality emergency plumbing and drainage repairs, 24 hours a day, for Christchurch city and the suburbs.
4.9
Google rating
63
Google reviews
15+
Years experience
24/7
Emergency callouts
Real numbers — verified
Straight off the job sheet
Photos from Water Craft Plumbing’s Google profile — real jobs, nothing staged.
15+
Years experience
A local boutique plumbing business — and the plumber you get is Hugo
Water Craft Plumbing is a local boutique business specialising in plumbing, gasfitting and drainage throughout the Christchurch area, run out of Rangiora by Hugo Nel.
- Customer service is paramount
- Workmanship is guaranteed
- Timeframes are realistic — and adhered to
- Pricing is competitive and we’re transparent in all dealings
Straightforward, from first call to final invoice
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Call Hugo
021 255 2977 — talk the job through and get an obligation-free quote.
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A time that suits you
Work is scheduled around your timeframe, your property or your business — and we turn up when we say we will.
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The job done properly
Fully licensed and insured, with certification issued where the work requires it.
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A clear, detailed invoice
Costs set out plainly — no surprises. Reviewers make a point of mentioning it.
Fifteen years of people passing on the number
“Hugo does a fantastic job. Very professional and advice was always very cost effective. I would recommend him to all my friends and family. He is one of those tradies you just know you can trust. Work is always done on time and to a high standards.”
“Punctual, reliable and great communication. Options are discussed in a respectful manner. We’ve used Hugo for our plumbing needs for several years now and would recommend to others.”
“Excellent service, will be using this company again, Hugo was prompt and quick to fix our problem. Plus a clear detailed invoice on costs was really great., thank you Hugo you were a pleasure to meet and deal with.”
Christchurch city, the suburbs and North Canterbury
Based in Rangiora, working throughout the Christchurch area — call with your address and we’ll confirm straight away.
Questions we get asked
Can’t find the answer you’re after? Ask us directly — we give straight answers.
Do you do emergency callouts?
Yes — emergency plumbing and drainage repairs are a speciality, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for Christchurch city and suburban residents. Call 021 255 2977 and you’ll speak to a plumber, not an answering service.
What is backflow prevention testing, and do I need it?
Backflow prevention stops contaminated water being drawn back into the drinking-water supply, and annual testing is a compliance requirement for many facilities. We assess what your property needs, carry out the annual test, repair or maintain existing devices, and install new ones — fully licensed and insured.
Do you look after landlords and property managers?
Yes. We tailor-make maintenance packages for landlords, body corporate management, property managers and owners — emergency work, hot water cylinders, burst piping, tapware, spouting and downpipes, kitchens, laundries and all aspects of plumbing and drainage.
Is your gas work certified?
Yes. Gas safety inspections, leak detection and repairs, cooker, hob, heating and hot water installations and new gas lines are all carried out and certified properly — including commissioning and gas certification on continuous hot water conversions.
Where are you based, and how far do you travel?
We’re based in Rangiora and work throughout the Christchurch area — city and suburbs. Call with your address and we’ll confirm straight away.
Need a plumber in Christchurch today?
Obligation-free quotes, 24/7 emergency callouts, and 4.9 stars across 63 Google reviews.
Call us — 24/7021 255 2977Tell us what needs doing
Send the job through and we’ll come straight back to you — or call Hugo on 021 255 2977.
Hours
- Every day
- Open 24 hours — emergency callouts