How Much Is an After Hours Emergency Auckland Plumber?

Occasionally in life, there are certain situations that you just can’t wait to have fixed, and a plumbing problem can sometimes be one of those. However, it can be tricky to figure out the relevant plumber charge out rates in NZ, or to know what you’ll even be getting for your money.

As we have recently written about on our blog, issues such as sudden wet patches on the walls or ceilings, blocked drains, and burst pipes require emergency attention from professionals.

So, if you’re in an emergency right now, let’s keep things super simple. Below, we’ve set out information on our standard hourly rates at Matthews Plumbing & Gasfitting, followed by how we handle after-hours requests.

What Is Our Standard Pricing for Plumbing?

When an emergency strikes, you might not get much chance to look at the clock. However, the “normal” charge hours of Auckland plumbers can vary from one company to the next, so it is crucial to be aware of these. Our own normal hours of work at Matthews Plumbing & Gasfitting are 7:30am to 5:00pm, Monday to Thursday, and 7:30am to 4:00pm on Fridays.

During those hours, our standard charges are $110 per hour for labour, and $60 Administration, Vehicle, and Sundries. A minimum charge out of one hour applies – plus the administration/vehicle and sundries charge – and after the first hour, you will be charged in 15-minute blocks. GST is also not included in any of our stated prices.

Please note that if you need gasfitting work and not just plumbing work, this will be an additional cost. Our standard charges for gasfitting are $130 per hour for labour and $60 Administration, Vehicle, and Sundries.

We also offer discounts for holders of gold cards (or the SuperGold Card, as it’s officially known).

How Much More Will You Be Paying for An After Hours Plumber?

On top of the above pricing, if you request our plumbers after hours, an additional $180 charge will apply (or $360 if you need us during a public holiday).

Our plumbing services after hours or during public holidays will generally be limited to isolating the problem. In other words, we will work to limit any damage, and we may be able to turn the water back on. Work beyond this will probably need to be carried out during normal working hours when plumbers are more widely available.

Please consult our pricing page to learn more about the typical after hours plumber cost in Auckland. Then, call 09 416 4084 to discuss your urgent requirements with our plumbers in Hobsonville. If you require more substantial upgrade work after the resolution of your plumbing emergency, why not check out our July specials to save?