About
At The Hot Water Doctor, we specialise exclusively in hot water cylinder replacements, upgrades, repairs and relocations across Auckland. As a family-owned business, we believe in doing things the right way, with no shortcuts and no unpleasant surprises.
Founded and operated by Certifying Plumber Dean Watkins, who brings over 30 years of experience in the plumbing industry, our business is built on trust, quality and personal service. You’ll deal directly with Dean from your first call through to job completion.
We’re fully committed to standards and consumer protection:
- Member of Master Plumbers Association New Zealand, meaning our work is subject to ongoing quality assurance and regulated professional standards.
- Fixed-price quotes with no hidden costs, and a 12-month workmanship warranty you can rely on.
- Dean holds a Limited Electrical Licence so we can safely handle the electrical side of hot water cylinder work. No need to organise a separate electrician, meaning less hassle for you.
With over 300 five-star Google reviews, our customers consistently praise our fast response, quality workmanship, and honest, reliable service. As proud Master Plumbers, we provide fixed-price quotes, no hidden costs, and a 12-month workmanship warranty for complete peace of mind.
Choose The Hot Water Doctor for a service that’s local, transparent, and trusted by hundreds of Auckland homeowners.
Trade licences
The Hot Water Doctor has not provided trade licence details. Not all work requires a licence. Before you engage with them for restricted work, ask them to provide supporting documentation.
| Trade licence | Registration | Ownership | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed Building Practitioners | - | - | - |
| Electrical Worker Register | - | - | - |
| NZ Registered Architects | - | - | - |
| Plumbers Gasfitters & Drainlayers | - | - | - |
| Asbestos Assessor Licence Holder Register | - | - | - |
| Asbestos Remover Licence Holder Register | - | - | - |
| Chartered Professional Engineer | - | - | - |
Insurance
This tradesperson has not provided any public liability or professional indemnity insurance information. While this is not a legal requirement, if you engage them, ask if they hold any public liability or defective workmanship insurance.
Memberships & Associations
To gain membership, the tradie pays annual membership fees. In return they may be expected to follow levels of workmanship, codes of conduct and training as set out by the organisation. Memberships differ from trade licences.
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