RPL Plumbing, on Wairakei Road in Burnside, Christchurch, is a plumbing firm that does its own hot water cylinder work. Its staff are employed directly, and the company says it does not subcontract, so one firm carries one warranty on a cylinder job. It has installed thousands of hot water cylinders across Christchurch and Auckland, with a focus on compliant installations. The firm also handles broken pipes, drainage, faulty cylinders and emergencies, along with new home plumbing and extensions. Its work runs from small domestic jobs to larger projects.
The firm is a registered Master Plumber with public liability insurance. It accepts eftpos and credit card payments, and it offers a pensioner discount. It says it keeps labour costs low through efficient processes and a wide supplier network. The company's own page points to a No Cowboys review page, and it will provide client testimonials on request.
Our pick in Burnside for a hot water cylinder that should be installed once and properly.