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Happy Tappy Plumbing & Gas

Updated 2026-09-05 · 3,731 reviewed · 725 listed · Scored from 86 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(86) 87 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Happy Tappy Plumbing & Gas
Location
Southern River
Services
Emergency Plumbing, Gas Fitting, Plumber
Reviews
86
Ranking
#93 in Emergency Plumbing
Best for
Homeowners needing reliable emergency repairs and same-day fixes from a tradesman who won't oversell.

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

What do recent reviews say?

Steve at Happy Tappy turns up fast to burst pipes, emergency leaks, and hot water failures, solves them the same day, and stays friendly throughout. Reviewers trust him because he explains what's needed, offers options, and won't push extra work. After 37 years in the trade, he still calls back free to check installations are perfect before billing.

His strength is showing up when others don't. He handles water meter leaks at short notice, rearranges his schedule for urgent jobs, and talks clients through gas system repairs over the phone to save a trip. One repeat customer notes he's become their go-to plumber because he refuses to oversell like most traders do.

Praised for
  • Steve personally delivers fast, responsive service
  • honest advice without upselling jobs
  • professional and genuinely friendly demeanor
  • fixes problems first visit, quality workmanship
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Best for: Homeowners needing reliable emergency repairs and same-day fixes from a tradesman who won't oversell.
Think twice if: No caveats evident from the review evidence provided.

What are they good at?

  • same-day or 24-hour response to emergencies
  • Steve works solo and rearranges schedule for urgent jobs
  • free follow-up visits to confirm installations work perfectly
  • refuses to upsell or overcomplicate jobs

Worth knowing

  • Steve (owner/operator) personally handles calls and jobs
  • free follow-up inspection a few days after hot water system work to verify everything runs perfectly before final bill
  • handles burst pipes, water meter leaks, and gas system troubleshooting over phone
  • 35-year repeat customers recommend him within trade

What reviews say by service

Emergency Plumbing
burst pipe and water meter leak repairs completed within 24 hours with great communication
Hot Water Systems
hot water system installation and repair handled with clear step-by-step explanation; free follow-up check done a few days later
Gas Fitting
gas system troubleshooting, including over-phone diagnostics that resolved the problem without a visit
Drain & Blocked Drains
listed on website but no review evidence speaks to this service specifically
Plumber
leaking pipes, water meter leaks, and general plumbing issues resolved promptly and professionally
Bathroom Renovation Plumbing
listed on website but no review evidence speaks to this service specifically

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.8 average across the 469 gas fitting businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 81% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 86
Review volume 84
Review recency 97
Review sentiment 80
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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FAQ

Will Steve come out on the same day for an emergency?
Yes. Reviewers report burst pipes, water meter leaks, and hot water failures addressed within a few hours or resolved the same day of contact.
Does he charge extra if I need help on a weekend or urgent job?
The reviews mention same-day response for urgent jobs and one customer notes he rearranged his schedule to accommodate a home due to the nature of the issue, but no premium rates are stated.
Can he handle hot water system replacements?
Yes. He installs new systems and also services existing ones. He includes a free follow-up inspection a few days later to verify everything runs perfectly.

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Last updated 2026-09-05