Can Rick handle emergencies outside normal business hours?

Yes. A documented Friday late-afternoon call received a response within an hour, and Christmas Eve and same-day Saturday work are mentioned in reviews.

Does RCM Plumbing offer leak detection?

Yes. Multiple reviews mention on-site leak detection and diagnosis, including one instance of gas leak investigation (though in that case the diagnosis was later disputed by a second plumber).

What hot water system does Rick install?

Instant gas hot water systems. One review notes Rick selected a system capable of supplying hot water to two showers simultaneously.

RCM Plumbing And Gas

Updated 2026-10-05 · 3,736 reviewed · 734 listed · Scored from 35 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(35) 83 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified

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Location: Ballajura
Services: Emergency Plumbing, Gas Fitting, Plumber
Reviews: 35
Ranking: #192 in Emergency Plumbing
Best for: homeowners needing reliable same-day emergency response and multi-trade work

Business data from Google Business Profile, checked 2026-10-05.

What do recent reviews say?

Rick and RCM Plumbing deliver prompt, knowledgeable service across plumbing and gas work. Most jobs are completed same-day or next-day, with honest pricing and clear explanations. Customers praise his professionalism on leak detection, hot water system installs, and emergency call-outs. One kitchen renovation termination was bungled: Rick misdiagnosed a gas leak, spent hours on failed detection, then left the connections improperly terminated, forcing a second visit to a competitor and a week without gas. Rick's response to the complaint was defensive rather than owning the error.

This friction aside, 97% of reviews are five-star, driven by repeat customers over multiple years and jobs handled without delay, including emergencies on Christmas Eve and Friday evenings.

Praised for

responsive and fast turnaround
honest pricing and fair value
skilled at complex diagnostics and repair
transparent communication and respectful approach
reliable for emergencies and multi-service jobs

Watch-outs

incomplete or misdiagnosed work on terminations
poor follow-up or accountability when issues arise

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Best for: homeowners needing reliable same-day emergency response and multi-trade work

Think twice if: the kitchen termination dispute shows Rick may not always verify his own work or take ownership of errors gracefully

What are they good at?

same-day and next-day emergency response, including after-hours
leak detection and complex diagnostics
gas fitting and hot water system expertise
transparent pricing without hidden charges

Worth knowing

Rick (owner/operator) handles most jobs personally
leak detection and gas leak diagnosis offered on-site
emergency response within 1 hour on Friday late afternoon documented
Christmas Eve and same-day Saturday emergency responses mentioned
instant gas hot water system installation for dual-shower setups noted

What reviews say by service

Emergency Plumbing: Praised for same-day and next-day response, including after-hours Friday calls and Christmas Eve.
Gas Fitting: Multiple five-star reviews for gas cooktop and oven installs, but one kitchen termination left incomplete and caused a week without gas.
Hot Water Systems: Customers commend instant gas hot water system selection and installation, handling dual-shower demand well.
Drain & Blocked Drains: Quick and efficient toilet blockage resolution noted in one five-star review.
Plumber: Praised for attention to detail, transparent communication, and quality workmanship on general repairs and leak detection.

How it compares

Rated 4.9 against a 4.77 average across the 618 emergency plumbing businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 66% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score

Star rating 90

Review volume 68

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 70

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

FAQ

Can Rick handle emergencies outside normal business hours?: Yes. A documented Friday late-afternoon call received a response within an hour, and Christmas Eve and same-day Saturday work are mentioned in reviews.
Does RCM Plumbing offer leak detection?: Yes. Multiple reviews mention on-site leak detection and diagnosis, including one instance of gas leak investigation (though in that case the diagnosis was later disputed by a second plumber).
What hot water system does Rick install?: Instant gas hot water systems. One review notes Rick selected a system capable of supplying hot water to two showers simultaneously.

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