Who they are
Meet Michael Allen
Michael Allen is a plumbing and heating business based at Oranmore, Galway, covering residential and commercial customers across Co. Galway. Their work ranges from emergency call-outs and leaks through to full central heating installations and bathroom fits. Send an enquiry using the form on this page, or call directly, both are free to use.
Michael Allen holds Registered Gas Installer (RGI) certification (R0014), the legal requirement in Ireland for any notifiable gas or boiler work, so they can self-certify and issue a completion certificate on gas jobs. Listings on plumbersinireland.ie are drawn from the RGI and CIRI registers and industry databases covering all 26 counties.
Galway county covers a wide range of property types and fuel sources, from the dense urban environment of Galway city to highly rural areas of Connemara where mains gas is not available. The natural gas network covers Galway city and some surrounding towns, but much of Connacht remains outside the gas grid. Installers in Galway city typically focus on natural gas work, while those operating in Connemara, South Galway and the islands often need LPG certification for rural properties.
What they cover
Services in Galway
Michael Allen covers a broad range of domestic and light commercial plumbing across Co. Galway. Send an enquiry to confirm availability and get a price for your specific job.
- Boiler installation and like-for-like boiler replacement
- Boiler servicing, annual maintenance and fault diagnosis
- Emergency plumbing, burst pipes, leaks and loss of hot water
- Full bathroom and en-suite installation
- Central heating installation and radiator upgrades
- Underfloor heating installation and commissioning
- Drain clearing, rodding and CCTV drain survey
- Leak detection and pipe repair
- Cylinder and immersion heater replacement
- Outside tap installation and water softener fitting
On the ground
Local Coverage in Galway
Galway city and nearby areas including Oranmore and Athenry are on the Gas Networks Ireland supply, while rural Connemara and much of the county relies on LPG or oil heating where mains gas is unavailable.
Plumbers based in Co. Galway typically serve customers across Galway, covering Galway city, Oranmore, Athenry, Tuam, Ballinasloe, Loughrea, Clifden and Salthill. For larger jobs such as a full heating installation or bathroom renovation, it is worth getting two or three written quotes before committing. For gas boiler work specifically, always confirm the installer is RGI registered, as this is a legal requirement in Ireland.
Worth checking
What to Check First
Before booking any plumber, there are a few things worth confirming regardless of who you use:
- Ask about qualifications for the specific job. Gas work requires RGI registration. General plumbing benefits from CIRI registration, though this is voluntary rather than a legal requirement.
- Get a written quote that breaks down labour, parts and VAT separately. Call-out rates in Co. Galway typically range from €60 to €120 per hour, boiler replacement from €1,500 to €3,500 depending on type and access, and a full bathroom installation from €4,000 to €12,000 depending on spec.
- Confirm public liability insurance of at least €2.6 million, and ask for the certificate before work begins.
- Request a Certificate of Completion for any gas work. RGI installers are legally required to provide this, and it matters for insurance and property sales.
Gas work carried out by an unregistered person is illegal in Ireland and voids most home insurance policies. Always confirm RGI registration before any boiler or gas work goes ahead.