Plumber Applecross

Honest, licensed plumbers working across riverside Applecross

Applecross sits on the river between Canning Bridge and Heathcote Reserve, and its homes run the full range from heritage cottages to brand new luxury rebuilds and apartments along the foreshore. That mix means no two plumbing jobs here look the same, and we treat each one on its merits. Tap Tech Plumbing & Gas is a Perth based team that turns up when we say we will, explains what the problem is in plain terms, and quotes the price before any work starts. Whether it is a blocked drain, a failed hot water unit or gas work, you get a straight answer and tidy workmanship.

Applecross's Trusted Local Plumbing Team

Applecross is one of Perth's older riverside suburbs in the City of Melville, and its housing tells that story. You still find solid post war and mid century homes on the leafy streets near Heathcote, many with original copper pipework and clay sewer lines that are now decades past their best. Alongside them sit the large modern rebuilds and the apartment developments closer to Canning Bridge, which bring their own pressure systems, multi storey drainage and gas requirements. Being so close to the Swan and Canning rivers, properties in the low lying pockets also deal with high water tables and ground movement that can shift and crack older drains. We work across all of it, from re piping a heritage bathroom to commissioning the plumbing in a new build, and we size up each property for what it actually is rather than guessing. Local knowledge matters here, and we bring it to every call.

Emergency Plumbing Response in Applecross

From your call to a completed repair - here is how we get it done

1

Reach Out

Call 0493 085 350 and tell us what is happening at your Applecross property. We ask a few quick questions to understand the problem and let you know roughly when we can be there.

2

Quick Local Arrival

Being based just over the river in East Victoria Park, we reach Applecross fast, whether you are near Canning Bridge, Ardross Street or the foreshore. We arrive with a stocked van ready to diagnose on the spot.

3

Repairs That Last

We confirm the fix and the price before starting, then do the work properly and clean up after ourselves. You get a job that holds up, not a patch that fails again in a month.

Why Applecross Residents Trust Tap Tech

Why Applecross homeowners and strata managers call us for plumbing and gas work.

Same-Day Service

Burst pipes and blocked drains do not wait, so we offer same day service across Applecross wherever we can. A short trip over Canning Bridge gets us to you quickly, often within the hour for urgent jobs.

Upfront, Fixed Pricing

You get the price before we lift a tool. We quote upfront and the figure does not creep once the job is done, so there are no surprises on a heritage repair or a new build fit out.

Licensed & Fully Insured

We are fully licensed and insured for both plumbing and gas work. That matters on Applecross properties, from older homes with ageing gas lines to apartments with strict compliance needs.

Fully Stocked Vans

Our vans carry the common parts and fittings, so most Applecross jobs are finished in one visit. No waiting days for a return trip while a leak sits under your floor.

Clean Workmanship

We respect your home, and that counts double in the luxury rebuilds and renovated heritage places around here. We lay down protection, work tidy and leave the site clean.

5-Star Google Reviews

Our reputation is built on five star Google reviews from real Perth locals. We earn that by doing honest work and standing behind it, job after job.

Our Comprehensive Plumbing Services

From minor repairs to major installations, our team of experienced South Perth plumbers are equipped to handle all your plumbing and gas needs.

Blocked Drains

Bad smells or slow drainage? Our expert team uses CCTV and high-powered equipment to locate and clear blockages fast—saving you time and money.

General Plumbing

From burst pipes to leaky taps, we handle it all. Tap Tech offers reliable, honest plumbing services backed by 10+ years of experience.​

Hot Water Systems

Need hot water fast? We install, replace, and upgrade all types of systems with trusted brands and energy-efficient options.

Gas Fitting

Gas leak or new appliance? Our licensed gas fitters ensure safe, compliant installations and fast repairs across Perth.

Water Filtration

Cleaner, safer water at every tap. We install under-sink filters, whole-house systems, and provide easy cartridge replacements

Backflow Testing

Protect your water supply from contamination. We offer certified annual testing, reminders, and peace of mind—fully compliant with regulations.

Real Estate Plumbing

Property managers trust Tap Tech for responsive, professional plumbing across residential, industrial, and commercial properties.

Roof & Gutter Services

Protect your home from water damage with expert roof and gutter plumbing. Tap Tech Plumbing & Gas handles leaks, rusted gutters, and drainage issues with fast, reliable repairs across Perth.

Emergency Plumbing

Burst pipe or blocked drain? Tap Tech Plumbing & Gas provides fast 24/7 emergency plumbing across Perth. Our licensed team responds quickly to get your plumbing back under control, day or night.

Areas We Service Near Applecross:

  • Applecross
  • Mount Pleasant
  • Ardross
  • Brentwood
  • Canning Bridge
  • Alfred Cove

Applecross Landmarks We're Familiar With:

  • Canning Bridge
  • Heathcote Reserve
  • Raffles Hotel
  • Applecross Jetty
  • Swan River foreshore

Local Plumbing Knowledge for Applecross

Applecross homes span a wide era, and the plumbing under them does too. The established streets near Heathcote Reserve and Ardross Street are full of post war and mid century houses where original copper, galvanised pipe and clay sewer drains are still in service. Closer to Canning Bridge and along the foreshore you have the modern apartments and big rebuilds with their own pressure pumps, multi level drainage and metered gas. We know what to expect from each type and turn up prepared for it.

The most common call we get from older Applecross homes is blocked or collapsing drains. Decades old clay and earthenware sewer pipes are a magnet for tree roots from the mature street trees the suburb is known for, and the high water table near the river only speeds up ground movement and pipe cracking. We run a CCTV camera through the line to find exactly where the blockage or break is, then clear it or recommend a relining or replacement rather than just rodding it and waiting for it to happen again. On the riverside lots especially, that diagnosis saves you repeat callouts.

Whether you own a heritage place near the jetty, a new rebuild off Kintail Road or an apartment by Canning Bridge, we treat your home and your time with respect. We give you a clear quote, do the work properly and leave the site tidy. If you are not sure whether something is urgent, call us and we will give you an honest answer over the phone. That is how we have built our name across Applecross and the City of Melville.

Testimonials

  • Finally a plumber who responds to enquiries! Caiden is responsive and does such a neat and clean job. He ensured that my installed RPZ valves were ok and fixed up and tested my bidets to make sure there are no leaks... read more

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    Hsuet Funn Chan Avatar Hsuet Funn Chan

    Caiden was really professional with his work, and I was really happy with the quality of his service and products!

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  • I was hundred percent happy and this is why! I contacted ChatGPT to ask for a recommendation in my area and they gave me tap tech plumbing number. Decided to get a quote and it was very reasonable so therefore l... read more

    Jessica Syme Avatar Jessica Syme

    Caiden was polite, on time, helpful, friendly quick and best of all the best prices for jobs no one else bothered to quote on. Reliable, easy payment options. Definitely my go to in future.

    Willow Warren Avatar Willow Warren
  • Caiden did an amazing job replacing a blocked sewerage pipe. Fully recommend.

    Thushini Mendis Avatar Thushini Mendis

    Very pleased with this business. The plumber sent a message to say when their eta would be and this was accurate. Excellent service and advice and a variety of options were given for our required jobs. Would definitely use this... read more

    Tennielle Crook Avatar Tennielle Crook
  • Great job and brilliant customer service from start to finish, I was advised of the pricing up front and there were no surprises. Caiden completed the job promptly and efficiently. Highly recommend. Thanks, Vish

    M B Avatar M B

    Thank you for the great work and for explaining everything simply and thoroughly. Will definitely use your services again.

    Miss Vee Avatar Miss Vee
  • Had a new toilet and mixer tap installed, very fast, efficient and clean work. Thank you!

    Melissa yamaguchi Avatar Melissa yamaguchi

    Plumber was very polite and informative and respectful at all times. Fast friendly service

    Dianne Kay Hetebry Avatar Dianne Kay Hetebry
  • Tap tech plumbing was great. I called on a Sunday afternoon about an urgent drain blockage affecting the whole house and spoke with Jaimi who was very helpful. Caiden was able to come out at 7am Monday morning and did... read more

    laura williams Avatar laura williams

    Caiden was extremely helpful, sorted out our blockages super quickly!

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  • Thanks for the professional advice and prompt response.

    Bob Perman Avatar Bob Perman

    Blown away with Caiden’s prompt response and professionalism when I called him to come and fix my garden hose. Highly recommend the team at Tap Tech plumbing and Gas

    Darcy Collins Avatar Darcy Collins
  • I can highly recommend Tap Tech Plumbing and Gas as I was very happy with the work carried out as it was done in a very professional and friendly manner. I would have no hesitation contacting them in the future should... read more

    FAY CROCKETT Avatar FAY CROCKETT

    Caiden replaced our shower taps and during the job found a large crack that was causing the leak. He fixed the issue on the spot and also completed an inspection of the rest of our plumbing. He identified that our... read more

    Honey Taylor Avatar Honey Taylor
  • We had an emergency sewage leak flooding the house and the plumber was there within 30min of calling. He was very helpful and quickly got to work and had the blockage removed in no time!

    Toby Hughes Avatar Toby Hughes

    Tap Tech's service was very good. They came to our office within 2 hours and fixed the issue right away. Highly recommended

    Ashish Shetty Avatar Ashish Shetty
  • A job well done 👍 and very well organised. Nay was courteous, right on time. This was a small job but Nat checked all our other tapes and pipes around the unit. That’s really helpful and needed. Will definitely call... read more

    Swirlwind Shirl Avatar Swirlwind Shirl

    The guys turned up on time, were polite and did a very professional job. Were good at explaining my options, worked fast, for a good price, No complaints and will use again (have already booked them for another job). Very... read more

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Locations Serviced Across Perth

Servicing the entire Perth metropolitan area with rapid response times

Northern Suburbs

Joondalup, Wanneroo, Butler, Yanchep, Mindarie

Southern Suburbs

Rockingham, Baldivis, Secret Harbour

Western Suburbs

Fremantle, Cottesloe, Claremont, Subiaco

Perth Hills

Kalamunda, Mundaring, Roleystone, Armadale

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We're about more than just fixing pipes. We're building a business on trust, reputation, and doing great work. Our aim is simple: become the team Perth turns to when they need plumbing or gas work done right. We do that by sticking to our values and genuinely caring about every job we take on.

We work across the board: residential homes, commercial buildings, property management, and strata. But we're especially proud of the work we do for aged care facilities, retirement villages, medical centres, and hospitals. These places need dependable plumbing teams they can count on, and that's exactly what we provide.

Plumbing licence PL11110 | Gas licence GF22887 | Backflow licence BF5557 | ABN: 72 455 228 027

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35 Westminster St, East Victoria Park WA 6101

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