Maxey Plumbing & Gas Ltd is a locally owned and operated plumbing and gasfitting company based in Ngaio, servicing Wellington, Porirua and the Hutt Valley since 2014. The company is owned and operated by Hayden, a certifying Plumber & Gasfitter with over 20 years of industry experience, leading a team with more than 40 years of combined industry experience.
Maxey Plumbing & Gas is a registered, certified plumber and gasfitter company, and an accredited service agent and authorised service centre for Rheem electric and gas hot water products in Wellington. The company is also a proud member of Master Plumbers, backed by their quality assurance guarantee, and has been recognised with a Best Handyman badge from Handyman Reviewed's list of best plumbers in Wellington.
The team handles residential and commercial plumbing and gasfitting for new builds, renovations, and everyday repairs, with particular expertise in hot water cylinder installation and replacement, including upgrades to instantaneous gas hot water systems and energy-efficient heat pump hot water cylinders.
Based in Ngaio since 2014, Maxey Plumbing & Gas Ltd has built a reputation as a locally owned and operated plumbing and gasfitting company serving Wellington, Porirua and the Hutt Valley. The business is owned and operated by Hayden, a certifying Plumber & Gasfitter with over 20 years of industry experience, backed by a team with more than 40 years of combined experience between them.
Maxey Plumbing & Gas is a registered, certified plumber and gasfitter company, and its status as a proud member of Master Plumbers means every job is backed by the organisation's quality assurance guarantee. The company has also been recognised with a Best Handyman badge from Handyman Reviewed's list of best plumbers in Wellington, adding to the trust built through years of local service.
Hot water is a core focus for Maxey Plumbing & Gas, who serve as an accredited service agent and authorised service centre for Rheem electric and gas hot water products in Wellington. Hot water cylinders are one of the most common causes of hot water problems in the home, and when a cylinder needs replacing, the team can either fit a like-for-like Rheem replacement or recommend upgrading to an Instantaneous Gas Hot Water system.
These instant systems — installed using Rinnai Infinity Gas or Rheem alternative gas hot water units — solve the common frustration of running out of hot water mid-shower, offering instant and infinite hot water along with savings in both energy and money. For customers wanting an even more energy-efficient option, Maxey also installs Heat Pump Hot Water Cylinders using the EcoPlus system, which minimises energy consumption while maximising water-heating capacity and allowing for faster recovery. According to case study and lab test results, a heat pump hot water cylinder can save up to 80% of hot water energy costs, though actual savings vary depending on ambient temperature and usage.
Maxey Plumbing & Gas covers the full range of household plumbing needs. The team handles burst pipe emergencies — both water and gas — with fast repairs to limit property damage and safety risks. Shower and bath plumbing covers everything from new installations to leaking shower repairs, blocked baths, and tap repairs and replacements, including accessibility-focused work. The team also diagnoses and resolves water pressure issues, whether a home has mains pressure or one of the two types of low pressure common in older Wellington properties, and carries the basics needed to fix a blocked toilet or leaking cistern on the spot, including cistern cocks, ball valves and cistern rubbers.
Maxey Plumbing & Gas has built a loyal client base over the years. One long-time customer describes using their services for over five years, praising the team as "responsive, reliable, flexible, excellent communicators" and "reasonably priced," with tradesmen who are "polite, friendly, helpful, tidy, knowledgeable and efficient." Another client, who had the team install central heating and rewire plumbing for a new kitchen, highlights that when a mistake happens, "they own up to it and sort it out quickly." A third reviewer recalls the team going the extra mile to secure hot water and a working toilet before Christmas despite supply delays, crediting their strong relationships with suppliers and their supporting electrician.
From its base in Ngaio, Maxey Plumbing & Gas services Wellington City and a long list of suburbs including Khandallah, Crofton Downs, Wadestown, Wilton, Karori, Mt Victoria, Island Bay, Miramar, Hataitai, Lyall Bay, Kilbirnie, Newtown, Brooklyn, Te Aro and Mt Cook, as well as clients across Porirua and the Hutt Valley.
Anyone with a plumbing or gasfitting need in Wellington can reach Maxey Plumbing & Gas at 04 390 0135 or [email protected] for a no-obligation free quote. The company is based at 49A Ottawa Rd, Ngaio, Wellington, and also purchases supplies through Mico, The Bathroom Specialists.