About.

We are a small Invercargill Plumbing business with 20 years experience, specialising in renovations and maintenance.

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I am a certified plumber with over 20 years’ experience on the tools.

I was raised in Dunedin where my father owned and operated Aitken Plumbers Ltd. I grew up learning the trade ….the old plumbing way.

I can make, fix, repair and service a large number of products for heater, hotstreams, insinkerator, tap mixer and Sani flow pumps- just to mention a few. This extensive product knowledge has given me a great background in fault finding working within factories, large hotels and halls of residence.

For 2 years I worked at Southland Hospital disconnecting the vital machines in the old hospital, and reconnecting to the new one. This job was required to be done in a really tight timeframe and taught me how to really effectively manage my jobs – planning and installing with no time for error. I pride myself on my ability to get work done quickly and efficiently for my clients.

I like to help my clients at the planning stages of any renovation work - helping to advise on getting the job done in the most cost effective way with the best products. 

New builds/renovations can be very stressful! My background, experience and knowledge of the industry can minimize the stress

Note: If you need a new bathroom and the room is not being structurally changed (e.g. bathroom renovation) I can install all the products myself and organise all other sub trades that may be needed

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Renovation Maintentance Plumbing recommends

Dux Secura gold pipe and fittings

All proof industries floor waste and drain channels

RMC valves

Clearlite showers

Felton mixer and tapware

Methven mixer and tapware

Marley PVC


Our Main Stockist and Suppliers

Hot Water Systems we install


I am the service agent for Plumbing World LeVivi products. 
I Install products for the Invercargill showroom (for most brands of tapware, vanity and shower).

 

Here's what our happy customers have to say

 

“I met Merv September 2018 and being new to town I didn’t have any networks in the building industry. Merv not only did an amazing job in plumbing our salon at ‘Factory 2 Hair Home’ .He has helped us endlessly in many renovations since.”
Highly recommend

— Peter Tiller

“Merv is an absolute perfectionist and will work on your own home as tho it was his own. Would not hesitate to recommend this guy.”

— Kate Taylor

“Thank goodness for Merv! Fixed my toilet, laundry taps and installed a new hot water cylinder all at once.
Really appreciate your efficiency and quality workmanship.
Thank you so much Merv, highly recommended!”

— Tania D Maha