No call-out fee. A one-hour minimum covers travel and your first hour on the job, then we charge in 15-minute blocks. Every price on this page includes GST, and we confirm the cost before we start.
Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 4:30pm. A one-hour minimum applies to every visit and includes the vehicle surcharge. After the first hour, time is charged in 15-minute blocks.
| Trade | Zone 1 minimumChristchurch city | Zone 2 minimumOuter suburbs and nearby towns | Zone 3 minimumWider Canterbury | After the first hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $161.00 | $172.50 | $184.00 | $115.00 per hour ($100.00 + GST) |
| Gasfitter | $172.50 | $184.00 | $195.50 | $126.50 per hour ($110.00 + GST) |
| Drainlayer | $155.25 (all zones) | $109.25 per hour ($27.31 per 15 minutes) | ||
Plumber minimum $161.00
Plumber minimum $172.50
Plumber minimum $184.00
We confirm which zone applies when you book — it never changes after we have quoted. The one-hour minimum includes the $46.00 vehicle surcharge ($40.00 + GST).
After hours is Monday to Friday 4:30pm – 7:30am, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. An urgent job during normal hours is charged at the standard rates above.
These are charged on top of the hourly rate only when the work calls for them — and we tell you before we use them.
| Item | Price | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Drainage eel | $103.50 | Mechanical drain clearing |
| Water blaster | $120.75 | High-pressure jetting, up to 4,000 PSI |
| CCTV camera footage | $103.50 | Recorded drain inspection you keep |
| Stormwater clearing | Quoted | Contracted out — usually around $345.00 per hour plus dumping fee |
| EQC damage full report | $862.50 | Generally reimbursed by EQC |
All prices include GST. Parts and materials are additional.
Clear rates up front with no hidden surcharges — and we'll recommend a repair over a replacement when it's the right call.
If a repair will genuinely see you right, that's what we'll quote. We won't sell you a replacement you don't need yet.
Locally owned and operated since 2008, with thousands of Canterbury homes and businesses served.
PGDB-licensed and Site Safe accredited tradespeople, working to New Zealand building standards on every job.
Drop sheets down, tools off your floor and the site left as we found it — the part customers mention most in our reviews.
Trusted by Christchurch homeowners for quality workmanship, clear communication and tidy, respectful crews.
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 in Christchurch city that covers travel and your first hour, then $100 + GST per hour in 15-minute blocks, plus parts. We confirm the price before we start.
No. Instead of a call-out fee we charge a one-hour minimum that already includes the vehicle travel charge and your first hour on the job — $161.00 including GST in Christchurch city. There is nothing added on top for turning up.
The one-hour minimum steps up slightly with distance from the city: Zone 1 is Christchurch city at $161.00, Zone 2 covers the outer suburbs and nearby towns at $172.50, and Zone 3 is wider Canterbury at $184.00, all including GST. We tell you which zone applies when you book, and it does not change once you have been quoted.
After hours — Monday to Friday 4:30pm to 7:30am, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays — the one-hour minimum is $322.00 including GST ($280 + GST), which covers dispatch, travel and the first hour on site. After that it is $161.00 per hour including GST ($140 + GST), charged in 15-minute blocks, plus parts.
Yes, but only when the job actually needs them, and we tell you before we use them: water blaster $120.75, drainage eel $103.50 and CCTV camera footage $103.50, all including GST. Drainlaying is charged at the drainlayer rate — a one-hour minimum of $155.25 including GST, then $27.31 per 15 minutes.
Yes. Every figure on our price list is GST-inclusive, exactly as it appears on the invoice. Where we also show a '+ GST' figure it is the same price expressed before tax — $100 + GST is $115.00. Parts and materials are additional and itemised.
“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.”
“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.”
“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!!).”
