Drainpipe Plumbing & Solar

Locally owned and operated, we've been serving the Big Island community since 1990. We provide quality solar, excavation, and plumbing services at affordable prices. Whether you're looking to reduce the cost of your electricity bill, need to install a new septic system, or plumbing for a remodel or new construction home, you can count on the experts at Drainpipe Plumbing & Solar to ensure the project is done right! John Gapp moved to the Big Island in 1979. He learned the plumbing and solar business in San Diego.

John Gapp moved to the Big Island in 1979. He learned the plumbing and solar business in San Diego. Dreaming of good surf and hoping to start his new business, he moved to Kalapana Gardens. There he built his dream home, surfed Drainpipes and started his new company, aptly named Drainpipe Plumbing and Solar. With the belief that integrity, performance and customer satisfaction were the key to running a successful business. Treat each customer as you would your own ohana.

We service the Big Island from Hilo to Kailua and everywhere in between. New Construction plumbing to full kitchen and bath remodeling, Drainpipe Plumbing and Solar Plumbing specializes in high quality work and we strive to treat every customer as family. Our plumbers are all licensed Journeyman and apprentices. Call us today to see what we can do for you. We'll offer you a FREE ESTIMATE before any work begins!

Few people realize the energy required for hot water is about 40% of the average family's energy consumption. With the amount of water heating needed for laundry, dishes, and showers, installing a solar water heating system can eliminate water heating costs for your home. There are two major components to a solar hot water system. The first is the solar collector. The collector is usually installed on a roof facing the sun. Running through the collectors are copper tubing, filled with water that during the day absorb energy from the sun.