Auckland-wide service

Plumbingdone right.

KPA Plumbing & Drainage. Fully licensed Master Plumbers, Auckland-wide. Specialists in plumbing, drainage and sewer systems, stormwater systems, water filtration, and hot water.

Get a free quote Call now

Licensed & Insured
Residential & Commercial
Mon–Fri · 7:00am–5:00pm

Enquiries open anytime

A KPA van parked on an Auckland street at sunrise

KPA Plumbing & Drainage LtdMaster PlumbersEst. 2018 · Auckland

More than just plumbing

A plumbing job doesn't always stop at the tap.

We dig the trench. We lay the pipe. We tidy the site.

With our own plant and equipment on hand, we can handle the full scope of work, from digging the trench to laying the pipe and tidying the site. No need to coordinate multiple contractors.

6TExcavator

1.8TExcavator

3TTipper truck

What we do

Our services

Ground
House
Tap

Ground: excavation, stormwater & drainage

Stormwater systems
Full stormwater system design, supply and installation: sumps, soakpits, detention tanks, and reticulation. Residential and commercial, Auckland-wide.
Drainage & sewer
Septic tank installs, sewer connections, drainage repairs, and drain relining. Septic drainage design and installation. Designed to last.
Excavation & civil works
Minor excavations, service trenching, landscaping, concrete cutting and core drilling, concrete and rock breaking, and small demolition works.

1.8T & 6T excavatorsConcrete saw & core drill3T tipper
Backflow prevention
Installation and testing of backflow preventers for commercial and residential properties.

Stormwater tank being lowered by crane — Stormwater tank install by crane

House: hot water, filtration & leaks

Hot water systems
Supply, installation and repairs on all hot water cylinder types and brands. Mains pressure, low pressure, heat pump, and continuous flow. Including associated plumbing pipe work and compliance documentation.
Water filtration
Whole-home and commercial filtration: sediment, UV, and carbon filter systems installed and commissioned. Cleaner, safer water straight from the tap.
Leak & burst pipe repairs
Hidden leaks, pipe bursts, tap washers, and running toilets, diagnosed and repaired. Discussed and scheduled during KPA working hours.

Not sure which hot water system is right for your home? We'll assess your hot water needs and give you honest advice on the best option for your budget.

Rinnai continuous flow hot water unit being installed — Rinnai continuous flow install

Copper pipe work on a hot water system — Copper pipe work, hot water

Tap: plumbing, bathrooms & kitchens

Residential & commercial plumbing
Full-service plumbing for homes and businesses across Auckland, from new installs to repairs.
Bathroom & kitchen renovations
Full plumbing rough-in and fit-outs for bathroom and kitchen renovations, new builds, and extensions.

Freestanding bath with Auckland harbour views — Freestanding bath, harbour views

Our equipment

Our own plant,
on every job.

Site preparation, minor excavations, service trenching, and landscaping groundworks, from minor repairs to major excavations.

6 tonne excavator

Heavy excavation, drainage trenching, tank installs

1.8T

1.8 tonne excavator

Tight access sites, minor excavations, landscaping

Major excavation next to residential property — Major excavation next to a residential property

3 tonne tipper truck

Spoil removal, materials delivery, site clearance

Concrete pipes and stormwater rings on a truck — Concrete pipes and stormwater rings on truck

SAW

Concrete saw & core drill

Concrete cutting, core drilling, and breaking

Excavator working on a drainage site — Excavator on drainage site

One crew, trench to tap.

Request a quote

Recent work

On the tools

Transparent pricing

Our rates

Owner-confirmed standard pricing for KPA working hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00am–5:00pm. The first-hour package bundles labour, travel, vehicle and admin.

First hour package

$155+ GST

$178.25 including GST

One-hour minimum
Includes the first hour of labour
Travel, vehicle & admin bundled
No separate vehicle or admin add-ons

After the first hour

$105/hr + GST

$120.75/hr including GST

Applies after the first-hour package
Owner-confirmed standard labour rate
Final cost depends on job details
KPA reviews your quote request before work is agreed

What will the hours cost?

Slide to the hours you think the job needs. Labour only, at the standard rates. An estimate, not a quote.

Hours on site3 hrs

$365.00 plus GST

$419.75 including GST

First-hour package: $155.00
2 more hours at $105.00: $210.00
GST at 15%: $54.75

Final cost depends on job details. Send us the details and KPA will review your quote request and follow up during working hours.

Working hoursMon–Fri
7:00am–5:00pm

Weekends closed
No on-call service
Enquiries can be submitted anytime
Reviewed during working hours

Not sure what your job will cost?

Request a quote

Who we are

Auckland's trusted plumbing team

KPA Plumbing & Drainage was founded in 2018 by Maxwell Semmons-Russell with one goal: deliver reliable, high-quality trade work that Auckland homes and businesses can depend on.

Whether it's a dripping tap, a full bathroom renovation, or a major stormwater excavation, we bring the same standard of care and craftsmanship to every job, big or small.

Fully licensed & insured
Auckland-wide service
Transparent pricing, no hidden fees
Quality workmanship, every time
Prompt, reliable, professional

Maxwell Semmons-Russell on the cover of NZ Plumber magazine, April–May 2025 — Featured in NZ Plumber magazine
April–May 2025 cover · NZBusiness feature

The man behind KPA

Meet Maxwell

Max Semmons-Russell is a licensed Master Plumber with over 20 years in the trade, starting his plumbing journey in 2004. He founded KPA Plumbing & Drainage in Auckland in 2018, and with a reputation built on honest pricing, quality workmanship, and showing up when he says he will, Max has grown KPA into one of Auckland's trusted independent plumbing outfits.

In 2025, Max was featured on the cover of NZ Plumber magazine, the official publication of Master Plumbers NZ, recognised for his drive to improve the lives of tradies across the country.

Beyond the tools, Max co-founded GreenLight Escrow in 2023, a fintech platform built to solve late payment issues in the trades industry, securing payments safely between homeowners and tradespeople. Within three months of launch it had 70 users across NZ.

Maxwell Semmons-RussellFounder & lead plumber

@ai_trades_man

2004
Started in trade
2018
Founded KPA in Auckland
2023
Co-founded GreenLight Escrow
2025
NZ Plumber cover

20+ years experience

Request work

Get a free quote

Submit an enquiry at any time. KPA reviews requests and discusses quotes and attendance during working hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00am–5:00pm. Weekends are closed and there is no on-call service.

Phone: 020 4117 2644
Email: max@kpaplumbing.com
Service area: Auckland-wide
Working hours: Mon–Fri · 7:00am–5:00pm

Plumbingdone right.

We dig the trench. We lay the pipe. We tidy the site.

Ground: excavation, stormwater & drainage

Stormwater systems

Drainage & sewer

Excavation & civil works

Backflow prevention