Licensed plumbers in Cape Town
Plumbing fixed fast, priced up front.
Emergency repairs, blocked drains, geysers and leaks for homes and businesses across Cape Town. A real plumber answers 24/7.
4.9 out of 5 from 1,280 Google reviews
47 min
average emergency response
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PIRB registered
Qualified, registered plumbers
Upfront pricing
Fixed quote before we start
60-minute response
For emergencies, 24/7
12-month guarantee
On all workmanship
Our services
Plumbing services for every problem
From a dripping tap to a burst geyser, our plumbers carry the parts to fix most jobs on the first visit.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, overflowing toilets and no water. A plumber on the way within 60 minutes, day or night.
Blocked Drains
Kitchen, shower and sewer blockages cleared with high-pressure jetting and camera checks.
Geyser Installation and Repairs
Burst geyser replacements, element and thermostat repairs, and heat pump or solar upgrades.
Leak Detection and Repairs
Hidden leaks found with acoustic and thermal equipment, then repaired with minimal damage.
Bathroom and Kitchen Plumbing
Taps, toilets, showers and sinks fitted or repaired, plus full plumbing for renovations.
Gas Installations
Gas hobs, heaters and geysers installed by registered gas practitioners, with a certificate.
Two dedicated divisions
Residential and commercial plumbing
24/7 emergency service
Burst pipe or no hot water? We are on our way.
Average emergency response time of 47 minutes across our service areas, day and night.
Simple and transparent
How it works
No surprises, from your first call to the final invoice.
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Step 1
Call or book online
Phone us 24/7, request a call back or book a time that suits you.
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Step 2
We arrive on time
A uniformed plumber arrives in a stocked van, usually within the hour for emergencies.
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Step 3
Upfront quote
We find the problem, explain it and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
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Step 4
Fixed and guaranteed
We fix it, clean up and guarantee the workmanship for 12 months.
15+
years serving Cape Town
Why Tapline
Plumbers you can trust in your home
Since 2010 we have built our business on turning up when we say we will, charging what we quoted and doing the job properly.
- Qualified, PIRB-registered plumbers only
- Fixed price before any work starts
- Fully stocked vans, so most jobs are fixed first time
- Clean, uniformed and respectful of your home
- Workmanship guaranteed for 12 months
Reviews
What our customers say
4.9 from 1,280 reviews
Our geyser burst on a Sunday morning and they were here in half an hour. Clean, quick and fairly priced.
Ayesha K.
Gardens, geyser replacement
Tree roots had blocked our sewer twice in a year. They showed us the camera footage and fixed it properly this time.
Peter M.
Rondebosch, blocked drains
They maintain the plumbing for all three of our restaurants. Fast, reliable and the invoices always match the quote.
Operations Manager
Restaurant group, commercial client
Service areas
Local plumbers across Cape Town
Teams based in the CBD, Claremont and Bellville keep response times short across the city.
Do you charge a call-out fee?
Yes. Our call-out fee is R495 during office hours and R795 after hours. It covers the first 30 minutes on site, and we quote the repair before we start.
Are your plumbers qualified?
Every Tapline plumber is qualified and registered with the Plumbing Industry Registration Board (PIRB), and our gas practitioners are registered with the SAQCC Gas.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes. All workmanship is guaranteed for 12 months, and parts carry the manufacturer’s warranty.
Need a plumber today?
Book online in two minutes or call our team. Upfront prices, uniformed plumbers and a 12-month guarantee on every job.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 1,280 Google reviews