Boilers, heating & plumbing · Galway City

Calls taken from 7am St Dominick's Avenue, Claddagh, Galway

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Based in the Claddagh

A heating engineer Galway trusts

154 reviews, 4.9 stars, and a reputation built one boiler at a time.

Our story

Repair first. Replace only when it pays.

David Badger is a heating engineer and plumber based in the Claddagh, looking after homes all over Galway City. Gas boilers, oil boilers, heating systems, pumps, leaks and full bathroom fit-outs — one person who knows your system and picks up the phone.

What customers notice first is the honesty. When a boiler breaks down, the easy answer is “you need a new one”. David’s first question is whether it can be repaired — and in his reviews, people say again and again that he got their boiler running “for much less than replacing”. When a new boiler really is the better option, he explains why, and fits a more efficient model properly.

The second thing is the way he works: calm on the phone, clear about what’s wrong, on time, and the room left clean and tidy afterwards. Send him a short video of the problem and he can often tell you what’s needed before he arrives.

After 154 reviews and a 4.9-star rating, the words that come up most are simple: professional, reliable, reasonable — and a true gentleman.

David Badger
David BadgerHeating engineer & founder

4.9★Google rating

154Local reviews

22Reviews about "small jobs"

12Reviews about boiler repair

What customers keep saying

Professional. Reliable. A true gentleman.

  • Honest advice

    Boilers repaired "for much less than replacing" — you only buy new when it makes sense.

  • Explains everything

    Calm, clear explanations on the phone and on the job. Send a video and get a straight answer.

  • Clean & tidy

    Tidiness is one of the most-mentioned themes in his reviews. The job isn't done until the room is.

What Galway says

"The Best in the West."

4.9 from 154 reviews on Google
  • Small job 22
  • Boiler repair 12
  • Leak repair 11
  • Tidiness 9
  • Heating repair 8
  • New pump 8
  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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  • Price agreed before any work starts

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