Petone holds New Zealand's first state housing, the Heretaunga Settlement of 1906, alongside 1960s Star Flats on Jackson Street and East Street and an industrial area around Cornish Street. It is also the oldest European settlement in the Wellington Region, dating from 1840.
That mix means we do everything from leak repairs in century-old houses to grease traps and backflow devices for businesses. Petone is low-lying, so drainage and flood resilience come up often. We agree a fixed price before work starts.
Plumbing Services in Petone
Blocked Drains
Blocked sinks, showers, toilets and gully traps cleared fast.
View serviceEmergency Plumber
Water through the ceiling at 2am does not wait for business hours, and neither do we.
View serviceGas Fitting
Certified gasfitters for natural gas and LPG across Wellington.
View serviceGas Leak Repairs Petone
If you smell gas, leave the building, do not use switches, and call us from outside.
View serviceWe also handle bathroom renovation plumbing, toilet repairs, water filters, backflow testing, pipe relining, cctv drain inspection and every other plumbing service in Petone.
Homes in Petone
Petone's housing includes the 1906 Heretaunga Settlement, now a historic area with some Patrick Street houses individually listed, older homes across the flat streets, and 1960s Star Flats apartment blocks. Industrial and commercial buildings sit alongside. Older houses often have pipework replaced in stages, while apartment blocks bring shared pipes and backflow devices.
Common Plumbing Problems in Petone
Blocked Drains
State houses of this age usually have clay or early concrete drains that crack and shift over time. Blockages here often come back, so we look for the cause instead of just clearing the symptom. Blocked Drains across Wellington.
Local Conditions in Petone
Petone is low-lying and vulnerable to flooding and tsunami, and the Korokoro Stream flooded the Cornish Street industrial area almost a metre deep in 1976. It sits on soft sediment, so pipes and drains can shift in a large earthquake. In Hutt City the owner maintains the wastewater lateral all the way to the main, and Tiaki Wai runs the public network and now administers trade waste consents.
Why Petone Locals Choose Cheeky's Plumbers
Vans in Hutt Valley every day
Plumbers based nearby, so Petone jobs are reached fast and usually fixed on the first visit.
Fixed price before we start
You approve the price first, and quotes are free.
Licensed and certified
Registered plumbers, gasfitters and drainlayers.
24/7 emergency cover
Burst pipes, overflowing drains and gas smells are answered day and night.
Plumber Petone FAQs
Do you service grease traps for Petone cafes and restaurants?
Yes. We install and maintain grease traps for food businesses. Trade waste consents are now administered by Tiaki Wai, and we can help you meet the cleaning and maintenance conditions.
Can you work on houses in the Heretaunga Settlement?
Yes. Inside plumbing follows the Building Code, and we work around original features. Check with the council and Heritage New Zealand before any change to the exterior of a listed house.
Should I have my drains checked after an earthquake?
In Petone, yes, if you notice slow drains, smells or damp patches. The ground is soft, and a camera inspection shows any cracked or displaced pipes.
Do you test backflow devices for Petone businesses?
Yes. Our certified testers test to the NZ Backflow Testing Standard and supply results for building warrants of fitness.