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VELCO PLUMBING & GAS RIVERVALE
5.0(1)✓ Google-verified
Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Emergency PlumbingPlumberGas Installation Service
Press on plumbing
Drain & Blocked DrainsEmergency PlumbingPlumberGas Installation Service
- Services
- Drain & Blocked Drains, Emergency Plumbing, Plumber
- Reviews
- 17
- Best for
- Homeowners wanting fast, friendly plumbing without pressure tactics or unexpected fees.
Business data from Google Business Profile, checked 2026-10-05.
What do recent reviews say?
Michael arrives fast, often the same day or within an hour. He explains work clearly, charges fairly without hidden extras, and handles everything from emergency callouts on weekends to bathroom and laundry renovations with equal care.
Family-owned and phone-friendly (Shari mentioned as helpful). Repeat customers call him first for blocked drains, new taps, toilets, and dishwasher installs. Work is tidy, thorough, and completed on time.
Praised for
- fast response and same-day arrival
- Michael's professionalism and friendliness
- honest pricing with no surprise add-ons
- thorough explanation and transparent communication
- reliable repeat customer service
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Best for: Homeowners wanting fast, friendly plumbing without pressure tactics or unexpected fees.
What are they good at?
- Same-day or rapid response, including weekends
- No surprise costs; honest transparent pricing
- Michael's direct communication and professionalism
- Handles full range from emergency to renovation work
Worth knowing
- Michael (also named Mike, Michael) is the primary technician
- Shari handles phone inquiries and receives praise for helpfulness
- Completed jobs include dishwasher installs, new toilets, kitchen taps, blocked drains, shower repairs, washing machine hose fixes, bathroom and laundry renovations
- Sunday and Saturday emergency callouts mentioned as reliable
- Customers note Michael checks joined tapware, services functions, and inspects piping for further damage
- Receives repeat bookings from same customers across multiple jobs
What reviews say by service
- Drain & Blocked Drains
- Same-day service, cleared quickly, no surprise add-ons, honest pricing praised.
- Emergency Plumbing
- Responds immediately on weekends, arrives promptly, fixes on-the-spot, reasonable quotes.
- Plumber
- Handles repairs, installs, and renovations with clear explanations and professional, tidy work.
- Gas Installation Service
- Listed in directory categories; no review text mentions gas fitting directly.
How it compares
- Rated 4.9 against a 4.82 average across the 401 drain & blocked drains businesses listed here.
- Has more Google reviews than 51% of the businesses in this directory.
How we scored this
How We Score Star rating 88
Review volume 55
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30
Rating breakdown
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FAQ
- Can you come out on weekends?
- Yes. Multiple reviews report Sunday and Saturday callouts, often the same day.
- Will I get a surprise bill?
- No. Reviewers consistently praise honest, transparent pricing with no hidden add-ons.
- How quickly can you arrive?
- Often within the hour or same day. One reviewer reported Michael arriving within 60 minutes.
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