About Whitehead Plumbing & Gas

Big Enough To Handle Any Job, Small Enough To Care!

Whitehead Plumbing & Gas is a locally owned Christchurch plumbing company providing residential, commercial, and industrial plumbing, gasfitting, drain laying, heating, solar and backflow services across Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region.

A trusted name in Canterbury since 1975 – the values the business was founded on haven’t changed a bit over the years. Quality workmanship, reliable service, and genuine care for customers remain at the heart of everything we do!

Managing Director Paul Olsen first joined the team in 2006, learning the trade alongside industry pioneer Mark Whitehead. Over the years Paul grew into a leadership role, and in 2020 he and his wife Kareena took ownership of the business – carrying forward Mark’s legacy with the same commitment to excellence that has defined Whitehead Plumbing & Gas for half a century.

Today, Paul leads a skilled and dedicated team of registered plumbers, gasfitters, and drain layers who take real pride in their work. From your first phone call through to job completion, you’ll find us easy to deal with, straightforward about what needs doing, and respectful of your home or business every step of the way.

As well as being good at what we do, you will find the people who work at Whitehead Plumbing & Gas friendly and professional. Nothing is a problem for our staff, and we go out of our way to ensure you receive excellent customer service from start to finish!

“Our focus is clear – to deliver exceptional plumbing and gas services while fostering a strong, capable workforce that prioritises traditional values and customer satisfaction!”

Why Choose Whitehead Plumbing & Gas

1. We’ll Keep You Informed Every Step Of The Way

With over 50 years of experience in the plumbing industry, we have been exposed to a range of situations and know that every job and every situation is different. When there is more involved with a job than meets the eye, we will clearly explain to you what needs to be done, why, and then advise you on the best solution for your situation.

2. We Take Particular Pride In…

• Choosing the right, quality-assured materials for each plumbing job
• Conducting thorough technical diagnostics and job testing
• Carrying out exact work, aiming to get it right first time, every time
• Keeping our professional standards up to date – all of our staff undertake regular professional development and in-house training

3. We Tidy Up After Ourselves

There’s no getting around it – plumbing and drainlaying can sometimes be a dirty business. We know that the last thing you want when the tradesmen leave is a big mess in your property. Whether working inside or out, we always respect your property. You can be sure we’ll tidy up after ourselves and when working outside, we will aim to complete the work with minimum disruption to your driveway, footpaths or gardens.

4. We Project Manage The Job To Make Your Life Easier!

Often when you’re making changes to a property, you’re going to need more than just a plumber, or a gas fitter or a drain layer. We have well-established working relationships with associated professional tradespeople (such as builders, electricians, gib stoppers and painters) and can coordinate a wider team of people to get your job done quickly and efficiently.

Areas We Service

Covering Christchurch City and the wider Canterbury region, our plumbing services extend from Amberley in the north, to Springfield in the west, down to Southbridge and out to Banks Peninsula – and everywhere in between!

This includes Prebbleton and Lincoln, Rolleston and West Melton, further west to Kirwee and Darfield, and south through Dunsandel, Southbridge, and Leeston. Our extensive reach also includes the scenic Banks Peninsula, from Governors Bay and Lyttelton to Little River and Diamond Harbour.

North of the city, we cater to Rangiora, Kaiapoi, Amberley, and surrounding towns like Swannanoa, Ohoka, Woodend, and Waikuku Beach. Even inland communities such as Sheffield, Springfield, and Oxford can rely on our expert plumbing solutions.

Contact us today for reliable plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying services across this extensive Christchurch and Canterbury network.