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 34 Reviews
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Lipi
March 30, 2026

We had a faulty mains tap, phoned him before 7.30, CJ was on the job less than 45mins and replaced the tap. Great guy and fast service, made my day. Thanks again.

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Daniel Lewis
March 29, 2026

CJ did a great job at quickly sorting a blocked downpipe

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Sukhveer Kaur Panag
March 28, 2026

Fast service, highly recommended,

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Karl Friend
March 27, 2026

Really appreciated working with CJ and the team. He made it really easy for us to get our new hot water cylinder. Thanks CJ

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Bertie Ratu
March 25, 2026

Excellent and speedy work. Never heard off them before. A facebook post suggested I try. Absolutely 💯 recommend Driptech Plumbing. You won’t be disappointed. Thank you.

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Fabio Ponzoni
March 25, 2026

Great service, CJ came in 30min while other plumbers couldn’t help and fixed a broken tap in no time.

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Sandy Larsen
March 24, 2026

Super fast and efficient service, I spoke to CJ this afternoon and within a few hours he was here to fix my leaking tap in the kitchen. I would definitely recommend CJ.

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Sue Bates
March 24, 2026

Great service, highly recommend

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Elise Cooper
March 22, 2026

Very efficient got the job done super quickly would recommend :)

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Wendy Fullerton
March 20, 2026

I highly recommend CJ as he is a genuinely nice guy, extremely efficient and a very competent plumber. As someone on my own, he provided quotes, gave me sound advice and completed the bathroom job in our agreed time. When there was an issue with a faulty part, he immediately replaced it the next day. I would certainly use CJ again making him my go-to plumber!

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Grant Vermeulen
March 18, 2026

I recently had an excellent experience with Driptech Plumbing and wanted to highlight their outstanding service and communication. CJ attended to an issue in our bathroom and had it sorted quickly and efficiently, with absolutely no hassles. From start to finish, the communication was clear, professional, and reassuring, which made the whole process stress-free. It’s not often you come across such reliable and customer-focused service. I highly recommend Driptech Plumbing for their exceptional workmanship, outstanding customer service, and consistent communication throughout the job.

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Steve Rodgers
March 17, 2026

So refreshing to receive such outstanding service. CJ was really responsive and showed up on time and was friendly and professional. He did an excellent job with excellent workmanship and let the site clean and tidy. Would highly recommend and use again

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Michael Owen
March 17, 2026

Quick, responsive and a great job! Friendly guy and highly recommend. Will use again in the future for sure

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Preetinder Singh
March 16, 2026

Fabulous service. Can’t fault the guy. Clear communication and provides you all the information and options. Being a member with Johannes’ company I get priority appointments. He has always answered the phone and is always ready to help out. A+ Service and reasonably priced.

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Chanel Preece
March 16, 2026

I highly recommend DripTech Plumbing. CJ had great customer service and got the job done swiftly. Thank you team for the great service.

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Mary Roach
March 14, 2026

Excellent service sunday callout. Many thanks. Chadderton Apartments.

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Marian Hayter
March 14, 2026

CJ is brilliant and trustworthy. My hot water cylinder was leaking on a Sunday. He was at my house within 15 minutes of receiving my call. He diagnosed the problem and fixed it immediately. He could easily have exaggerated the problem as the cylinder is old and rusty but he was honest and extremely efficient. I highly recommend CJ and his skills

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Natasha Botha
March 9, 2026

Amazing service. Friendly and professional. I would definitely use CJ for all our properties plumbing needs.

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Jovè Du plessis
March 5, 2026

I can’t recommend CJ enough! From start to finish the service was absolutely outstanding. He was incredibly fast, had great communication the whole way through, and his pricing was very affordable. As first home buyers, we had a lot of questions and things to work around, and he went out of his way to accommodate our needs and make the whole process easy and stress-free. Nothing was ever a problem for him. Professional, reliable, and genuinely great to deal with. I would 110% recommend him to anyone needing plumbing work done and will definitely be using him again in the future!

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Victoria Whitfield
March 4, 2026

Had a minor/major issue with a blocked toilet while on holiday from Australia to visit Mother in law. Driptech plumbing came within 30 minutes of calling and fixed the problem in no time. Prompt,professional, friendly and affordable. Would recommend.

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Tiffany McMaster
March 4, 2026

CJ was so easy to deal with, very friendly and understood exactly what work we needed done. We recommend Driptech Plumbing!

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Aidan Jones
March 2, 2026

CJ was amazing, same day service from a website enquiry to replace the food waste disposal unit. Friendly as, fast and great price! Highly recommend

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John Jackson
February 27, 2026

C J did a very tidy and first class job installing our outside hot water cylinder , I would highly recommend him for any plumbing services

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mohan paul
February 25, 2026

CJ was great and fixed our issue in less than 1 hour.

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Domas Zinkevicius
February 19, 2026

Amazing service! CJ quoted home water filtration system on Monday, and on Thursday same week it was already nicely installed. 100% recommend!

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Trouble Maker
February 12, 2026

Nice van, not sure bout the handshakes 🤣🤣

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Andy Churcher
February 12, 2026

CJ was awesome. Fast reliable and really well priced. My go to plumber from now on

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Phil Pharo
February 10, 2026

Very obliging, knowledgeable tradesman. Prompt & very thorough. Obviously passionate about his work.

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G Maplesden
February 4, 2026

Fantastic service – I couldn’t be more impressed! CJ was an absolute delight to deal with – prompt, reliable, and excellent with communication throughout. What really stood out was how he went the extra mile to make sure everything was done properly and that I fully understood what was happening. Truly professional service, and it’s clear he genuinely cares about doing a great job and providing top-notch customer service. Very reasonable rates too. Highly recommend and will definitely use again. Best of luck with the new business, CJ – you’re off to a brilliant start and thoroughly deserve to do well 🤩

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Mike Pharo
February 2, 2026

Great service and communication, appreciated the breakdown on the invoice

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Sean Smith
January 24, 2026

CJ was friendly and knowledgeable, setting up my new hot water cylinder and replaced a leaking valve with ease. The job was completed accurately and in a timely manner. Highly recommended A++

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brad scott
January 14, 2026

Very professional, super friendly and well priced 👍 Highly recommend!

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Cindy Duck
January 8, 2026

Absolutely blown away by this companies level of service!!! Helped us after hours when we had a burst water main and stayed for hours to get it fixed. Would highly highly recommend!!!

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Tomas Gaveika
December 6, 2025

Great workmanship, excellent communication, overall 10 out of 10 expectations met.

Transparent Pricing

No surprises. We always give you a cost indication before starting any work.

Hourly Rate

$120

First hour incl. call-out & travel

  • $120 first hour includes $30 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
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