Riches Plumbing is a family plumbing business in Canterbury, now in its fourth generation. The business says it was founded in 1918 by William Percy Riches, and that it is Canterbury's oldest plumbing family. It works on homes and commercial properties, with repairs and maintenance, bathroom, kitchen, laundry and ensuite renovations, gas line work and drainage, including block drains and drain replacement. It also does roof repairs, replacements and gutters, backflow testing, leak detection, emergency and preventive maintenance for commercial properties, and new home plumbing from start to finish. A whole-house dual water filter is offered to remove the taste and smell of chlorine.
Customers praise the team for being efficient, punctual and friendly, with quality workmanship at a reasonable price. One property owner who has used the team for more than five years says it responds quickly and communicates well. The business is at 16/9 Matipo Street, Riccarton. Our pick in Christchurch for a plumber with a long family history.