Plumber quoting app.
Quotes in under 30 seconds
Describe the job or upload your scope, and the AI prices labour, fittings and cylinder work in NZD at current New Zealand rates, with 15% GST already in the total.
Plans from A$29/mo · 7-day free trial, no credit card
What to put on the quote
- Fixing or unfixing pipes, plumbing fixtures or appliances is work for a PGDB-authorised plumber, so put your registration or practising licence number on the quote (householders may replace or repair taps, ball cocks and plugs themselves)Source: PGDB, advice for consumers
- Like-for-like sanitary plumbing replacement in the same position is exempt from building consent, but must be done by an authorised personSource: Building Act 2004 Schedule 1 Part 2 cl 32
- All work must still comply with the Building Code, even where no building consent is neededSource: Building Act 2004 s17
- For consented work signed off by a self-certifying plumber, the client receives a Certificate of Compliance to support the Code Compliance Certificate applicationSource: PGDB, self-certification for plumbing and drainlaying
- Your GST number, with 15% GST shown; for jobs over NZ$200 the GST number is required on the taxable supply informationSource: IRD, taxable supply information and GST rate (ird.govt.nz)
- Label it a quote (a fixed price, binding once accepted) or an estimate, and state what is excludedSource: Consumer NZ, quotes and estimates
Typical rates
Estimates to sanity-check your own pricing, not quotes.
| Item | Range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Plumber labour, per hour | NZ$90–$127 national average (Auckland NZ$120–$160, Invercargill NZ$78–$105); labour only, ex GST | TradieTools NZ 2026 rates (directory estimate) |
| Plumber labour, per hour (cross-check) | NZ$95–$150 | Unicorns NZ plumber cost guide, Apr 2026 (directory estimate; GST not stated) |
| Call-out fee, standard hours | NZ$75–$120 (Hey Jodie puts it at about NZ$70–$130) | Unicorns NZ, Apr 2026; Hey Jodie, Jun 2026 (estimates; GST not stated) |
| Kitchen mixer tap replacement, labour | NZ$180–$350 plus the tap | Unicorns NZ plumber cost guide, Apr 2026 (estimate; GST not stated) |
| Toilet replacement, close-coupled, supplied and installed | NZ$400–$1,500 (labour portion NZ$300–$500) | Superior Property Services, Auckland, Aug 2026 (estimate; GST not explicit) |
What's the best quoting app for plumbers in New Zealand?
Insta Quotes is an AI quoting app for New Zealand and Australian plumbers that turns a job description into an itemised, GST-ready quote in under 30 seconds; plans start at $29 AUD a month, billed in AUD even in New Zealand. A sample Insta Quotes plumber quote itemises the job into cylinder, seismic, valves, labour and removal lines.
How much does Insta Quotes cost for a plumber in New Zealand?
Insta Quotes plans are billed in AUD: Tier 1 $29 AUD, Tier 2 $59 AUD and Tier 3 $99 AUD a month. New accounts start with a free 7-day trial, capped at 7 quotes in total rather than per month, with no credit card required, so plumbers in New Zealand can quote before paying.
How much should a plumber charge per hour in New Zealand?
Plumber labour, per hour in New Zealand: NZ$90–$127 national average (Auckland NZ$120–$160, Invercargill NZ$78–$105); labour only, ex GST (source: TradieTools NZ 2026 rates (directory estimate)). Rates vary by city and experience, so in Insta Quotes you set your own hourly rate and every quote is priced from it.
Is there a plumbing quote template for New Zealand?
Yes. Our New Zealand plumbing quote template guide walks through the layout section by section. In Insta Quotes the AI fills it in from a description of the job, priced in NZD with 15% GST as its own line and your GST number in the header, and every plan exports the quote as a PDF or Word document.
How do I quote a plumbing job in New Zealand?
Describe the job in a sentence, such as "swap a low-pressure cylinder for a mains-pressure one", and the AI drafts priced line items using your hourly rate and materials markup. Edit any line or ask the AI to change it, check the 15% GST line, then email the quote to the client with an accept link.
Where do I put my PGDB registration number on a quote?
Add it to the Notes & Payment Terms box on the quote, alongside your NZBN if you use one. Insta Quotes prints your business name, contact details and GST number in the header automatically; registration numbers go in the notes, which the client sees on the PDF before they accept.
What should a plumbing quote show so NZ clients can compare it?
Parts, labour and exclusions itemised, so the client compares scope rather than two totals. Insta Quotes itemises every line, prints exclusions in their own box, shows 15% GST separately and lets you add optional upgrades that stay outside the total until the client picks them. Set an expiry date so an old price isn't held against you.
Can I turn an accepted plumbing quote into an invoice?
Yes. When the client accepts online, the quote converts to an invoice without retyping, carrying the same line items, NZD pricing and 15% GST. You can also ask for a deposit at acceptance, and on Tier 2 and Tier 3 split a larger job into progress-stage invoices.
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