Emergency plumbing
Burst pipes, leaks, overflowing toilets and the things that cannot wait until Monday.
APEX / MANCHESTER
Emergency engineer on call
Plumbing & heating, done properly
We fix it.
No drama.
Manchester plumbers who turn up when we say, explain the price before starting, and leave your place tidy.
Est. 2009Local, independent team
45–90 minTypical emergency arrival
Clear pricesAgreed before work starts
Burst pipe or no heating?
Tell us what’s happened. Dave will give you a straight answer and the earliest arrival time.
A small Manchester team.
A proper job every time.
A proper job every time.
Highly rated locallyBy Manchester homeowners
Work guaranteed12 months on labour
Same-day helpWhen a slot is available
Tidy workmanshipDust sheets, shoe covers, clean-up
What we sort
From the little drip to the big “oh no”.
No call centre and no subcontractor roulette. You’ll speak to Dave or one of the engineers who actually does the work.
Boiler repairs
No heat, strange noises, low pressure or a fault code flashing at you. We diagnose before replacing parts.
Taps, toilets & showers
Repairs and replacements that look right, seal properly and stay fixed.
Heating & radiators
Cold spots, broken valves, balancing and upgrades for rooms that never quite warm up.
How it works
01 / TELL USCall or WhatsApp a photo of the problem.
02 / KNOW THE COSTWe give a guide price before dispatch.
03 / GET IT FIXEDWe arrive, confirm the price and crack on.
No mystery invoices
Useful prices, in plain English.
Every job is different, but the starting point shouldn’t be a secret. These are our typical labour prices; parts are quoted separately.
Job
Typical price
What that means
Local call-outWithin 5 miles of M14
£0
During normal hours, when work goes ahead
Standard labour Most bookedMonday–Friday, 8am–6pm
from £95
First hour, then billed in 30-minute blocks
Emergency attendanceEvenings and weekends
from £145
Includes first 45 minutes on site
Boiler diagnosisFault finding and written options
£110
No parts fitted without your approval
Radiator swapLike-for-like replacement
from £220
Labour only; final price depends on access and size
Emergency pricing noteAfter 10pm, we’ll always tell you the attendance charge on the phone before anyone sets off. No vague “we’ll see when we get there”.
30-second price guide
Get a ballpark before you call.
Choose the job, timing and location. You’ll see an instant labour estimate — no email address required.
- ✓This is a guide, not a surprise contract
- ✓We confirm the final price before work starts
- ✓You can WhatsApp photos for a sharper estimate
Estimated labourParts not included
£95–£125Opens WhatsApp with your choices ready to send
Boiler fault-findingGreater Manchester
MANCHESTER-BORN
EST. 2009
EST. 2009
A note from Dave
Built on doing what we said we’d do.
I started Apex after seeing too many people left waiting all day for a plumber who never showed. We’re not the biggest outfit in Manchester — deliberately. It means I know who’s in your home and I can stand behind the work.
If it’s a ten-minute fix, we’ll say so. If a boiler has life left in it, we won’t talk you into a new one. Dave and the team cover Didsbury, Chorlton, Salford, Stockport, Altrincham and the bits between.
Photos sent before we leave
Price agreed before tools come out
Real person on the phone
12-month labour guarantee
Dave Mercer
From around Manchester
Jobs remembered for the right reasons.
“Boiler packed up on a Sunday morning. Dave had it running by lunch, showed me the worn part and charged exactly what he’d quoted on the phone.”
“A pipe behind the washing machine went at 7pm. Jack arrived in under an hour, stopped the leak and even helped move the machine back. No mess left behind.”
“Three other plumbers wanted to replace the whole shower. Apex found a failed cartridge and had the right one on the van. Straight, sensible service.”
Where we work
Greater Manchester, without the runaround.
No call-out fee within 5 miles of M14Outside that radius, we’ll confirm any travel charge before booking.
DidsburyChorltonWithingtonManchester City CentreSalfordStockportSaleAltrinchamStretfordUrmstonHeaton MoorLevenshulmeBurnageFallowfieldHulme
Book without the phone tag
Pick a time that works.
For non-emergencies, choose a preferred date and arrival window. WhatsApp the request and we’ll confirm it personally.
Monday–Friday8:00–18:00
Saturday8:30–16:00
SundayEmergencies only
Emergency line24 hours
Request an appointment
Choose your preferred date and a two-hour arrival window.
Preferred dateArrival windowSelect a date and time to continue.
Request this slot on WhatsAppBefore you ring
Straight answers to common questions.
Not during normal hours within 5 miles of M14 when we carry out the repair. For emergency, late-night or out-of-area visits, we confirm the attendance charge before setting off.
For emergencies we usually aim for 45–90 minutes, depending on traffic and the job already in progress. We give you an honest arrival window.
Yes. We diagnose the problem, explain your options and agree the labour and parts price before work starts. If the job changes, we stop and speak to you first.
Please do. A photo of the boiler fault code, leak or existing fitting often helps us bring the right part and give you a tighter guide price.
Our labour is guaranteed for 12 months. Parts carry the manufacturer’s warranty. We’ll explain any different terms before the job.