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Heating and plumbing you never have to chase.
Boiler broken, no hot water or a leak that won't wait? David answers, explains what's wrong in plain English, and fixes it properly — for a fair price. 154 Galway reviews say so.
Boiler specialistgas & oil · repair, service, replace
4.9 on Googlefrom 154 local reviews
Honest pricingrepair first, replace only if needed
Left clean & tidymentioned in 9 reviews
What's going on?
Tap the problem. David rings you back — here's what to do meanwhile.
- Boiler not working Meanwhile: Note any fault code on the display and check the pressure gauge reads 1–1.5 bar. Call me back
- No hot water Meanwhile: Try the immersion. If that heats the water, the fault is on the boiler side. Call me back
- Leak or burst pipe Meanwhile: Turn off the stopcock (usually under the kitchen sink) and switch off the immersion. Call me back
- Cold radiators Meanwhile: Bleed the cold ones with a radiator key, then re-check the boiler pressure. Call me back
- Pump or low pressure Meanwhile: Check the pump's switch and fuse; note any humming, clicking or cycling. Call me back
- Small job / other Meanwhile: Tell us what you see — a short video helps David quote before he comes out. Call me back
Boilers · Heating · Plumbing
One local engineer for the whole heating and plumbing system.
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Boiler Repair & Replacement
Gas and oil boilers repaired, serviced or replaced with a more efficient model.
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Heating Systems
Cold radiators, noisy systems, controls and full heating upgrades.
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Oil Boilers
Servicing and repairs for oil boilers across Galway and the surrounding countryside.
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Pumps & Hot Water
New pumps, cylinders and "no hot water" problems solved.
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Leaks & Small Jobs
Leaks, broken toilets, cracked sinks, taps — the jobs other plumbers won't come out for.
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Bathrooms & En-suites
Bathroom fitting and renovations — up to six en-suites in one project.
"Knew what needed to be done by me just sending him a short video."
How David works
Clear from the first phone call.
- Call, WhatsApp or leave your numberSend a photo or short video of the problem — David can often tell you what's wrong before he arrives.
- Honest diagnosisRepair first. You hear the options and the price before any work starts.
- Fixed properlyCommon parts on the van, so most jobs are finished in one visit.
- Clean & tidyWork area left the way you found it — customers mention it again and again.
Who comes out
Meet David.
A Galway heating engineer based in the Claddagh. When you ring, you talk to the person who fixes it — and after 154 reviews, the words customers use most are "professional", "reliable" and "a true gentleman".
- Gas & oil boiler specialist
- Homes, landlords and full renovations
- Explains everything, no hard sell
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Boiler breakdown
I didn't know what to do when my boiler broke down. I was very lucky to have David's number, he came and fixed everything. He is not alone fantastic at his job but also a true gentleman. Very reasonable in price and efficient. The "Best in the West".
Brid S.11 months ago · Google
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Weekend callout
Rang him and within an hour on the weekend, problem was fixed! Really good job and reliable! Based in Galway city!
Roisin K.5 months ago · Google
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Boiler replaced
Had my boiler replaced and David did a fantastic job. Professional, efficient, and left everything clean and tidy. Highly recommend!
Winifred S.7 months ago · Google
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Leak repair
I rang him when I was badly stuck with a leak and though he never met me before, he obliged and got me sorted very quickly. Professional, friendly, cost effective 10/10 plumber.
Hu F.a year ago · Google
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Total renovation
10/10 had the pleasure of working with Dave and the team on a total renovation. 6 en-suites amazing work done to the highest quality. Couldn't recommend them enough.
Ted B.10 months ago · Google
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Sorted by video
From the moment I spoke to David on the phone I knew the job would be done properly. Very easy to talk to with his calm and friendly manner. Knew what needed to be done by me just sending him a short video.
Darren M.a year ago · Google
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Repair, not replace
David has helped me with a few jobs and just got my boiler running for much less than replacing. Explains everything and communication is great. Reliable and professional.
Google reviewera year ago · Google
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Our plumber for years
David has been our plumber for years and we could not rate him highly enough! He has gone out of his way to help us out, from big jobs like sorting leaks to broken toilets and a cracked sink.
Alison G.a year ago · Google
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New boiler
David replaced my old boiler with a new more efficient model. His advice and work were excellent. Very thorough and professional. A pleasure to deal with.
Peadar C.2 years ago · Google
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Highly recommend
Excellent service, very professional and brilliant job done. Very satisfied customer and would highly recommend David Badger.
Leanne J.4 months ago · Google
Where we work
From the Claddagh to the whole city.
- Claddagh
- Galway City
- Salthill
- Knocknacarra
- Barna
- Rahoon
- Newcastle
- Shantalla
- Bushypark
- Menlo
- Terryland
- Renmore
- Mervue
- Doughiska
- Oranmore
- Moycullen
Further out? Ring and ask — David will tell you straight away if he can help.
Advice
Heating advice from a Galway engineer.
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Boiler down? Heating off?
Leave your number — David will ring you back.
- You talk to the engineer, not a call centre
- Send a photo or video and get an honest first opinion
- Price agreed before any work starts
Rather talk now? 086 199 5980 or WhatsApp