Bowen Plumbing & Gas is a Wellington-based team of trusted Master Plumbers, founded by Rob Bowen in 2017 after a decade of industry experience. Based in Karori, the company brings over 15 years of combined industry experience to residential and light commercial plumbing and gas work across Wellington.
All members of the team are Certified and Registered Master Plumbers (apart from apprentices still in training), meeting strict industry standards for quality, safety and professionalism. Every job is backed by a 5-year workmanship guarantee, and the company is Tōtika accredited, meaning its health and safety systems have been independently verified against a national standard. Guided early on by the expertise of Rob's father and grandfather, who both ran their own businesses, Rob now focuses on training and mentoring the next generation of plumbers within the team.
Bowen Plumbing & Gas is Wellington's trusted choice for residential and light commercial plumbing and gas services, bringing over 15 years of industry experience to every job from its base in Karori.
Rob Bowen founded Bowen Plumbing & Gas in 2017, bringing a decade of industry experience before deciding to establish his own business. Guided by the extensive expertise of his father and grandfather, both of whom successfully ran their own businesses, Rob navigated the company through its formative years. With a well-established and growing customer base, he now focuses on training and mentoring the next generation of plumbers within the team.
All members of the Bowen Plumbing & Gas team are Certified and Registered Master Plumbers, with the exception of new apprentices who are making excellent progress in their training. This means the team meets strict industry standards for quality, safety and professionalism, and all work is backed by a 5-year workmanship guarantee. The company is also Tōtika accredited, meaning its health and safety systems have been independently verified against a national standard — similar to a Warrant of Fitness for contractor safety.
On the residential side, the team handles hot water cylinder installations and repairs, central heating servicing and installation, leaky pipes and taps, burst pipes and water mains, drain laying, bathroom, kitchen and laundry installations, toilet and drain problems, water filter installation, and gas leak detection and fitting. On the commercial side, Bowen Plumbing & Gas proudly supports a wide range of organisations, including offices, restaurants, retail spaces, industrial facilities, and local council and government departments, delivering tailored solutions for each client.
Customers have praised the team's attention to detail, noting that "the plumbing inspector was very impressed with the work." One customer, Kate Oliver, described Rob's service as prompt, friendly and informative, with a competitive quote for installing a new hot-water tank connected to a wood burner wet-back, adding that the installation and pipework were impressive and the hot water has been reliable and efficient since.
Based in Karori, Bowen Plumbing & Gas offers its services throughout Wellington, covering suburbs including Kilbirnie, Lyall Bay, Miramar, Mount Cook, Mount Victoria, Newlands, Newtown, Ngaio, Northland, Oriental Bay, Petone, Porirua, Tawa, Te Aro, Thorndon, Upper Hutt, Wadestown, Wilton, and many other Wellington suburbs.
Bowen Plumbing & Gas is based at 159B Karori Road, Wellington 6012, with the residential workshop welcoming visits by appointment. In the event of a plumbing, gas or drainage emergency, it's important to turn off the water or gas supply if possible, then contact the team immediately.