Selwyn and Waimakariri are the two districts either side of Christchurch that have absorbed much of the region's growth. Selwyn was the fastest-growing district in New Zealand between the 2018 and 2023 censuses, led by Rolleston and Lincoln, while Rangiora, Kaiapoi and the planned town of Pegasus have grown north of the Waimakariri River.
These towns sit outside Christchurch City Council, so water, wastewater and building consents come from Selwyn District Council or Waimakariri District Council. Selwyn households pay for every cubic metre of water, so fast leak detection matters there. We also plumb new builds and replace cylinders across both districts.
Plumbing Services in Selwyn and Waimakariri
Blocked Drains Selwyn and Waimakariri
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 serviceHot Water Cylinders
Hot water cylinder replacement across Christchurch.
View serviceLeak Detection
A hidden leak can push your household over the Christchurch excess water allowance and quietly rot framing behind your walls.
View serviceGas Fitter Selwyn and Waimakariri
Certified LPG gasfitters across Christchurch.
View serviceDrainlaying Selwyn and Waimakariri
New drains for extensions, new builds, minor dwellings and subdivisions, laid by certifying drainlayers.
View serviceIrrigation Selwyn and Waimakariri
Drip lines, sprinklers and smart controllers designed for your section and plumbed in by licensed plumbers, with the backflow protection Christchurch City Council requires for irrigation with underground controllers.
View serviceWater Tanks Selwyn and Waimakariri
Rainwater tank installation, pump setup and maintenance for rural and urban properties across Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri.
View serviceSeptic Tank Cleaning Selwyn and Waimakariri
Septic tanks keep rural and lifestyle properties running around Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri.
View serviceWater Filtration Selwyn and Waimakariri
Whole-house and under-sink filtration for cleaner, better-tasting water.
View serviceWe also handle bathroom renovation plumbing, toilet repairs, water filtration, backflow testing, pipe relining, cctv drain inspection and every other plumbing service in Selwyn and Waimakariri.
Homes in Selwyn and Waimakariri
Mostly homes built in the last two decades in Rolleston and on new subdivisions in Lincoln, an original 1862 grid township in Lincoln, older homes and new subdivisions in Rangiora, repaired older homes and new housing in Kaiapoi, and homes built since 2008 in Pegasus.
Common Plumbing Problems in Selwyn and Waimakariri
Leak Detection
New townhouses can have leaks in shower trays, wastes and fittings hidden in walls or under slabs. We pinpoint the leak so the builder or owner knows exactly what to fix. Leak Detection across Christchurch.
Emergency Plumber
New townhouses and subdivision homes can share water and drainage lines, so an emergency in one unit may affect the next. We find the right isolation point so neighbours are not left without water for longer than necessary. Emergency Plumber across Christchurch.
Gas Fitter
New townhouses often have tight sections and close neighbours, so bottle placement and flue clearances need careful planning. Where we can, we run the pipe before the linings go on. Gas Fitter in Selwyn and Waimakariri.
Hot Water Cylinders
New townhouses usually have mains pressure cylinders in tight spaces. We match the size and connections so the replacement fits without changes to the cupboard. Hot Water Cylinders across Christchurch.
Local Conditions in Selwyn and Waimakariri
Rolleston's stony ground meant no liquefaction in 2010, while more than 900 homes in Kaiapoi and The Pines Beach were abandoned because of land damage. Selwyn and Waimakariri District Councils now chlorinate their supplies to meet the Water Services Act. Rangiora's July average low is 0.6°C, and NIWA notes ground and air frosts are common across Canterbury in the cooler months, so lag exposed pipes.
Suburbs We Cover in Selwyn and Waimakariri
Why Selwyn and Waimakariri Locals Choose Cheeky's Plumbers
Vans in Selwyn and Waimakariri every day
Plumbers based nearby, so Selwyn and Waimakariri 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 Selwyn and Waimakariri FAQs
Who supplies water in Rolleston, Lincoln, Rangiora, Kaiapoi and Pegasus?
Selwyn District Council supplies Rolleston and Lincoln, and Waimakariri District Council supplies Rangiora, Kaiapoi and Pegasus. Each council also issues building consents in its district.
Does a leak cost more in Selwyn than in Christchurch?
It can. Selwyn households pay a fixed charge plus a charge for every cubic metre, while most Christchurch homes pay extra only above a daily allowance. A Selwyn leak shows on the bill straight away.
Why does the water taste of chlorine in these towns?
Both district councils now chlorinate their supplies to meet the Water Services Act. A carbon filter at the kitchen tap or on the incoming line reduces the taste.
Do you plumb new builds in Selwyn and Waimakariri?
Yes. We plumb new homes and extensions from drainage through to fit-off, and work with your builder on the programme.