Walker and Barnes started business in 1975 as a partnership between Invercargill plumbers and drainlayers Lindsay Walker and Gary Barnes. Over the next decade the business grew to become highly successful, employing up to 18 staff.

In 1987, Gary left the company to set up another firm in Te Anau, and his share of the company was bought by Steven Chisholm, a plumber who had completed his apprenticeship with the company.

For the last 11 years Walker and Barnes have focused on servicing the Central Otago and Queenstown areas, and are now based in the Frankton Industrial Estate, Queenstown.

Walker and Barnes is managed by Lindsay and Steven and employs a team of seven experienced plumbers, drainlayers and gasfitters.

The majority of the work carried out by Walker and Barnes focuses on new home installations and servicing, and commercial installations and maintenance on the many tourism accommodation complexes built in the Queenstown lakes district.

The team is made up of highly trained specialist plumbers, with skills in all aspects of the trade. Each staff member prides themselves on their professionalism, knowledge of their trade and ability to provide a high level of personalised service.

Walker and Barnes is the Hot Water Specialist company for the area and provides expert service and advice on any aspect of hot water installation, advice, maintenance or emergency repair. Hot Water Specialists provide a seven day a week callout service for emergency situations. Call first on the numbers above, or call 0800 267 497.