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

Sound Familiar?

A small plumbing problem left too long will eventually get worse and turn into a massive headache — and a bigger bill.

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.

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.

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.

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
CJ De Smidt, owner of Driptech Plumbing

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.

What Our Customers Say

5.0
Based on 72 Reviews
google
Jason Brown
June 1, 2026

Had a burst pipe and we called for help was with us within 30 minutes brilliant service sorted us out pretty fast really friendly highly recommend Thank you

google
J m Hunter
May 29, 2026

absolutley amazing to deal with couldn’t be happier, was on time even made space for us today when he didn’t have to and was done so fast! he made the bad situtation better then bareable and even cleaned up the best he could for me. friendly service with a smile as well

google
Peter Fraser
May 23, 2026

Very quick response and good communication. Would highly recommend.

google
Martin Hearnden
May 21, 2026

CJ recently installed a new bathroom vanity top in our ensuite. The whole process was excellent from initial contact thru to completion. He is professional, efficient and a good communicator. Very happy to recommend.

google
GT Commercial
May 20, 2026

I would highly recommend CJ for your plumbing needs. Quick to respond and solved the water pipe leak effectively and efficiently and provided a quality service all round. Nice to deal with a real professional.

google

The service was prompt and professional. C.J was able to provide a range of options to solve the problem and then advise on which was the best one moving forward. Good communication throughout the process.

google
Hope McNabb
May 20, 2026

CJ was efficient and easy to deal with. Fixed my hot water cylinder and replaced a valve which a previous plumber should have done when it leaked the first time. Highly recommend and will use him again in the future.

google
Samuel Nelson
May 17, 2026

CJ fixed a failed failing CWE valve on our hot water cylinder that was wasting water into the gully. He also was able to fix a dripping shut off valve that otherwise would have needed to be replaced and the cylinder drained. I appreciated that he was punctual and gave us a heads up when he was on his way over. The fix was completed quickly and addressed the issue. Highly recommend!

google
jan beveridge
May 16, 2026

Friendly, professional, quality service and very reasonable pricing. CJ exceeded my expectations: he was available at short notice and just got the job done. I highly recommend his services.

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 Value

Driptech Membership

$100/year

Annual membership

  • Free annual plumbing inspection
  • 10% discount on all labour
  • Priority scheduling
  • Member-only promotions
Get Started

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to get it sorted?