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A.B.P. Plumbing & Gas

Updated 2026-10-05 · 3,736 reviewed · 734 listed · Scored from 95 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(95) 88 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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A.B.P. Plumbing & Gas
Location
Riverton
Services
Emergency Plumbing, Plumber, Gas Installation Service
Reviews
95
Ranking
#63 in Emergency Plumbing
Best for
Homeowners needing emergency hot water or burst pipe repair, or those wanting honest quotes on blocked drains.

Business data from Google Business Profile, checked 2026-10-05. Facts from the business's own website were fetched 2026-09-05.

What do recent reviews say?

Paul at A.B.P. arrives within minutes to hours for emergencies and charges fairly for the fix, often underquoting competitors by thousands. He explains what he's doing, stays calm under pressure, and leaves work tidy. Customers return repeatedly because they trust him.

Hot water system replacements, burst pipes, and blocked drains dominate the work. He's held credentials since 1996 and operates across Riverton and surrounding suburbs. No complaints appear in recent reviews; the main draw is speed, honesty, and the fact that he treats the job as a person would want their own plumbing treated.

Praised for
  • fast emergency response
  • honest pricing
  • professional workmanship
  • friendly and personable
  • reliable follow-up
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Best for: Homeowners needing emergency hot water or burst pipe repair, or those wanting honest quotes on blocked drains.
Think twice if: No material concerns in available reviews.

What are they good at?

  • Same-day or next-morning emergency response
  • Honest pricing significantly lower than competitors
  • Over 30 years experience under PL 5667 and GL 5113 licenses
  • Personal service from Paul with no subcontracting

Worth knowing

  • Named technician Paul delivers all jobs personally
  • 30+ years operating history claimed since 1996
  • PL 5667 and GL 5113 licenses held
  • Police clearance certification listed
  • One customer reports competitor quotes at $5000+ for work Paul completed for 'a fraction' of that
  • Hot water system replaced within 1.5 hours on a winter emergency
  • Responds within 30 minutes to some after-hours calls
  • Operates 7 days per week

What reviews say by service

Hot Water Systems
Fast replacements even in winter emergencies, reasonable pricing praised in multiple reviews
Emergency Plumbing
30-minute to 2-hour response times on burst pipes and mains issues; customers call back for repeat work
Drain & Blocked Drains
One customer reports Paul charged 'a fraction' of $5000+ quotes from competitors
Gas Fitting
Gas heater and cooker installations praised for professional work lasting years
Gas Installation Service
Hot water heater installation and gas cooker fitting completed efficiently and professionally

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.77 average across the 618 emergency plumbing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 82% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 86
Review volume 86
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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FAQ

Can A.B.P. come out after hours or on weekends?
Yes. Reviewers report calls answered on Friday afternoons and next-morning arrivals after Tuesday evening calls. The business publishes 7 days of opening hours.
How quickly does Paul typically respond to emergencies?
Reviewers report responses ranging from 30 minutes to 2 hours, with some next-morning appointments booked the afternoon before. One winter hot water emergency was replaced within 1.5 hours total.
Is Paul the person who does the work?
Yes, all reviewers name Paul as the technician who attends jobs. The business appears to operate as a personal service rather than subcontracting.

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Last updated 2026-10-05