No hot water? Cylinder leaking?
A failing hot water cylinder doesn't fix itself. Left alone, a slow leak becomes water damage, and no hot water means no showers, no dishes, no comfort.
We Handle the Pressure
Residential Plumbing You Can Trust
From leaky taps to full hot water cylinder upgrades — Driptech Plumbing is your go-to residential plumber in the Bay of Plenty. Fast turnaround, clear communication, no surprises.
Registered Certifying Plumber — PGDB
Don't Wait Until It Gets Worse
Sound Familiar?
A small plumbing problem left too long will eventually get worse and turn into a massive headache — and a bigger bill.
Toilet running, leaking or won't flush?
A running toilet wastes water around the clock. A leaking one causes floor damage. Either way, it's not going to stop on its own.
Ready to renovate but need a plumber you can trust?
A renovation is a big investment. The wrong plumber means delays, rework, and stress. You need someone who communicates, shows up, and gets it right.
Water where it shouldn't be?
A burst main or emergency leak doesn't wait for business hours. Every minute counts — the longer you wait, the more damage to your property.
Weak shower pressure ruining your morning?
Low pressure is more than annoying — it could signal a bigger issue in your plumbing system. Get it checked before it becomes a costly repair.
Waste disposal jammed, leaking, or grinding?
A broken waste disposal unit turns your kitchen sink into a nightmare. Food waste backs up, smells build, and what started as a weird noise becomes a plumbing call you can't put off.
Our Services
What We Do
Specialist residential plumbing across the Bay of Plenty — from your hot water to your bathroom renovation.
Hot Water Cylinder Upgrades
Cylinder replacement, repairs, solar hot water installation, and tempering valves. Your go-to hot water specialist.
Toilet Upgrades
Cistern repairs, full toilet replacement, and concealed cistern installation. Fix the flush, stop the leak.
Bathroom & Kitchen Renovations
Full bathroom renovation, shower installation, kitchen plumbing fit-out, and tapware replacement. Trusted plumbing for your next project.
Burst Mains & Emergency Repairs
Emergency burst pipe repair, mains pipe replacement, and toby valve repair. Same-day service when it can’t wait.
Shower & Water Pressure
Pressure testing, mains pressure boost, and shower mixer replacement. Get the pressure you deserve.
Waste Disposal Units
Installation, replacement, and repair of kitchen waste disposal units. Jammed, leaking, or ready for an upgrade — sorted quickly.
About Driptech
Meet Your Plumber
I’ve always had a drive for self-improvement and growth. I’ve had big dreams for my life ever since I was a boy. When I started my apprenticeship more than 10 years ago, it was with the goal to eventually start my own business.
Driptech Plumbing focuses mainly on residential service plumbing. We pride ourselves on being your go-to hot water and solar water heating specialist. We do anything from leaky taps to new house builds.
I want to make sure that the business is a blessing — not only to me and my family, but to my employees, clients and community as well.
- ✓ Registered certifying plumber — PGDB
- ✓ 10+ years in the trade
- ✓ Covering Papamoa, Mount Maunganui, Te Puke & Tauranga
Why Driptech
Why Choose Driptech
Clear Communication
Always keeps you in the loop. You'll know what's happening, what it'll cost, and when it'll be done.
We Clean Up
We leave the site clean after every job. Your home should look better when we leave, not worse.
Honest Pricing
No surprises. We'll give you a cost indication before any work starts so you can make an informed decision.
Registered & Certified
Certifying plumber registered with the PGDB. Your work is done by a qualified professional, every time.
Trusted by Locals
What Our Customers Say
What our customers say
Michelle Honore
June 19, 2026
CJ came out for an emergency repair and was fantastic. He took the time to explain everything clearly and reviewed all the plumbing with me. I’m so grateful for his help and professionalism. Amazing service and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to others. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
B N
June 17, 2026
Very fast and efficient and very pleasant to deal with. High standard of work. Would highly recommend
thamara thilakarathne
June 17, 2026
Today I got a work done. Very satisfied with it. Highly recommended.
Finn Lloyd
June 16, 2026
Had an issue with our chimney. Driptech were fast and did a great job. Very happy!
Pragati Thorat
June 16, 2026
Super quick to attend and great service and communication. Also checked for extra work that was needed and confirmed whether to go ahead before carrying out any work to avoid surprises.
Scott Hansen
June 14, 2026
Highly recommend Driptech Plumbing. The service was outstanding from start to finish. He was professional, punctual, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain everything clearly. The work was completed to a very high standard, and it was obvious he takes great pride in what he does. Reliable tradespeople can be hard to find, but Driptech Plumbing exceeded my expectations. Great communication, excellent workmanship. I’ll definitely be using his services again and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to family and friends.
Dyanne Edwards
June 12, 2026
amazing!! great service, even managed to get parts delivered while he was at my house!
Our Rates
Transparent Pricing
No surprises. We always give you a cost indication before starting any work.
Hourly Rate
$130
First hour incl. call-out & travel
- $130 first hour includes $40 call-out fee and 20 minutes travel
- $90 per hour after that
- Cost indication given before work starts
- No hidden charges
Diagnostic Fee
$100
Waived if you accept the quote
- On-site assessment of your issue
- Clear explanation of what’s needed
- Written quote before any work begins
- Fee waived when you go ahead
Best ValueGet Started
Driptech Membership
$100/year
Annual membership
- Free annual plumbing inspection
- 10% discount on all labour
- Priority scheduling
- Member-only promotions
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