About

Wilson Plumbing & Drainage has been a trusted name in the Mangawhai area since 1996. As a family owned and operated business, we've spent nearly three decades building relationships with homeowners, builders, and businesses across the region, and our reputation has been built one job at a time.

With over 40 years of combined trade experience, we bring a depth of knowledge to every project that only comes with time in the field. We've worked on everything from older character homes to new builds, and we understand the specific demands of plumbing, drainage and gas fitting.

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  • A1 Homes Northland has had the pleasure of working alongside Wilson Plumbing & Drainage for more than 15 years, and throughout that time they have consistently demonstrated exceptional professionalism, reliability, and workmanship.   As a well-established family business, Wilson Plumbing & Drainage brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, and dedication to every project they undertake. Their workmanship is of an exceptionally high standard, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to ensuring every job is completed correctly and efficiently.   What truly sets Wilson Plumbing & Drainage apart is their integrity, communication, and customer-focused approach. They are dependable, easy to work with, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure projects run smoothly and clients receive the highest level of service. Their ability to work collaboratively with our team has made them a trusted and valued trade partner.   We have complete confidence in recommending Wilson Plumbing & Drainage to anyone seeking skilled, trustworthy, and hardworking plumbing professionals. They have played an important role in the success of many of our projects over the years, and we look forward to continuing our strong working relationship well into the future.

    —A1 Homes Northland

  • Wilson Plumbing & Drainage have looked after our plumbing for several years now, from our new home build through to ongoing maintenance jobs. The workmanship has always been excellent, communication is great, and the team is reliable and professional to deal with.   It’s clear they take pride in what they do, and that’s reflected in both the quality of their work and the way they run their business. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a trusted local plumber.

    —Ants & Ema Beard

  • The team at Wilson Plumbing & Drainage are always courteous, professional and their workmanship and service to detail are exemplary. We have used Wilson Plumbing & Drainage for the last thirty years in our building companies we have owned and operated. Also, for our personal needs. The team are very helpful in considering options to the project they are involved in with great advice and recommendations. We also appreciate the fact that they Drainlay, Gas fit and Plumb. In short, a one stop shop. We would have no hesitation in recommending Wilson Plumbing & Drainage for your future projects and any maintenance that you may require. 

    —Phil & Colleen – Location Homes

What Sets Us Apart

When you contact Wilson Plumbing & Drainage, you're dealing directly with experienced tradespeople who take pride in their work. We offer honest assessments, transparent pricing, and workmanship we're prepared to stand behind.

Our approach is straightforward, we listen to what you need, give you a clear picture of the work involved, and get it done properly.

Serving the Community

We've been part of the Mangawhai community for a long time, and that means something to us. Many of our customers have been with us for years, and a large portion of our work comes through referrals — something we consider the best measure of a job well done.

We operate across Mangawhai and the wider surrounding area, covering both residential and commercial clients.

Our Team

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Bruce Wilson

Bruce, along with his wife Heather, has built and run a successful Plumbing, Gas and Drainage business since 1988. He has been a qualified tradesman for over 45 years.

Bruce is very focused on quality workmanship and achieving the best result for his customers.

Bruce has taken great pride in having passed on his trade and knowledge to both his children, Craig and Michelle, who work in the family business.

 Bruce enjoys spending time on their small farm and restoring old vehicles.

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Heather Wilson

Heather’s role as Office Manager involves keeping the daily administrative side of the family business running smoothly.

She enjoys working on their rural property, looking after a variety of animals and is a passionate crafter.

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Craig Wilson

Craig is a Certifying Plumber, Gasfitter and Drainlayer who has been in the trade for 18 years.

He joined the family business from school and is a valued member of the team. His attention to detail reflects in the quality of his work.

You will often find him behind the controls of one of the company excavators.

Outside of work, Craig enjoys spending time on his rural property and is involved with a local band as a Bass player.

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Michelle Wilson

Since joining the family business in 2020, Michelle has gained her qualifications in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying. She enjoys the variety of work and is a polite and conscientious employee.

You will always see Michelle on site with her brightly painted nails.

In her spare time Michelle enjoys running and the outdoors lifestyle.

“When one lives in a rural community such as Te Arai/ Mangawhai your relationships with the trade people are very different to a bigger urban zone.

With Wilson Plumbing as ones plumbers we ,the community count ourselves very fortunate to have the experience of forty plus years, a family owned business that prides itself on those wonderful old fashioned principles ,quality of work, after hours advice and services, reliable, fair pricing, and endless good knowledge on all matters.

We are indeed very fortunate to have Bruce ,Craig, Heather, and Michelle at Wilson Plumbing.”

Michael and Gwyn Gray

Contact Us

Whether you have a job ready to go, need a quote, or just want to talk through a problem, we're easy to reach. Wilson Plumbing & Drainage services Mangawhai and the surrounding region, get in touch and we'll get back to you promptly.