When you invite a tradesperson into your home, it helps to know who they are. If you are looking for a Locally Owned Plumber Queenstown families and builders can rely on, you want someone who lives here, answers the phone and stands behind their work. GoFox Plumbing Queenstown is exactly that, a locally owned and operated business serving Queenstown, Frankton, Arrowtown, Kelvin Heights, Jack’s Point, Glenorchy and Kingston.
Who Is Jake, and How Did GoFox Plumbing Queenstown Start?
Jake leads our business as director. He grew up on Waiheke Island and has spent nearly 20 years in the plumbing industry, working in several parts of the world. Along the way, he picked up a wide view of different systems, standards and ways of working.
In 2020, Jake and his young family moved to Queenstown. Two years later, he joined the GoFox network and launched GoFox Plumbing Queenstown. Since then, the business has continued to grow. In late 2024, we expanded into Central Otago to support more homes and builders across the region.
Today, we work from our base at Jack’s Point. Because we live in the community we serve, our reputation matters to us. As a result, we treat every job as if it were in our own neighbourhood, because often it is.
Why Does Choosing a Locally Owned Plumber Queenstown Matter?
Queenstown has plenty of trades to choose from, but not all of them are local. A locally owned business brings real advantages:
- Accountability: you deal directly with the owner, not a call centre
- Local knowledge: we understand alpine conditions, frost-prone pipes and fast-growing subdivisions
- Faster responses: we are based in the Wakatipu Basin, not driving in from elsewhere
- Long-term support: we are here for follow-up visits and future work
In practice, our customers notice the difference. For example, one recent review simply says Jake “always turned up when I had him booked in.” In a busy building market, that kind of reliability counts for a lot.
What Qualifications Should You Expect From Your Plumber?
Jake holds three key licences. He is a Certifying Plumber, a Gas Fitter and a Drainlayer. Certifying is the highest level of plumbing licence in New Zealand, which means he can supervise and sign off complex work. In addition, his gasfitting and drainlaying licences let us manage a whole project, from the water supply to the drains, without bringing in extra contractors.
We are also members of Master Plumbers and two central heating industry bodies, CHNZ and CHINZ. Overall, these memberships reflect our commitment to quality workmanship and ongoing training.
What Work Does the Team Take On?
In short, we look after homes, holiday properties, builders and businesses across the district. Our work includes:
- Residential and architectural new builds
- Bathroom and kitchen renovations
- Hot water cylinders, hot water heat pumps and solar hot water
- Gas installation and servicing
- Drainage, stormwater and drainlaying
- Septic tanks and AES disposal fields, including packages in the Jack’s Point area
- Hydronic heating and boilers
- Emergency and after-hours call-outs
How Does a Locally Owned Plumber Queenstown Fit Into the GoFox Network?
GoFox is a national network of independently owned electrical and plumbing franchises. Each franchise belongs to a local owner, so you get personal service with the backing of a wider group. Because of our national buying power, we can also keep pricing competitive on materials and fixtures. That combination is one reason 94% of surveyed GoFox customers would recommend us.
To find out more, visit our GoFox Plumbing Queenstown page or explore our full range of plumbing services. You can also follow us on Facebook or connect with the wider GoFox network on LinkedIn.
Frequently Asked Questions
Want to learn more about us?
We are a locally owned and operated GoFox franchise, proudly serving the Queenstown Lakes District. Our director, Jake, moved to Queenstown with his family in 2020 and launched the business in 2022.
Is GoFox Plumbing Queenstown locally owned?
Yes. GoFox Plumbing Queenstown is an independently owned franchise, based at Jack’s Point and run by a local owner.
What qualifications does your plumber hold?
Jake is a Certifying Plumber, Gas Fitter and Drainlayer, with nearly 20 years of experience in New Zealand and overseas.
Which areas do you cover?
We work across Queenstown, Frankton, Arrowtown, Kelvin Heights, Jack’s Point, Glenorchy, Kingston and parts of Central Otago.
Are you members of any industry organisations?
Yes. We are members of Master Plumbers, CHNZ and CHINZ.
