Who Are APE Heating
APE Heating (Altrincham Plumbing Experts) was founded in 2015 by Matthew Shaw — a fully qualified Gas Safe engineer with over 15 years of hands-on experience. After years working with leading regional firms, Matthew set up APE Heating to offer a more personal, trustworthy and professional service to homes across Greater Manchester.
We provide new boiler installations, repairs and annual servicing with competitive pricing, quality products and a clean, tidy, considerate approach. All waste is removed and recycled where possible, and we process every piece of paperwork — guarantee, local council notification and Gas Safe registration — on your behalf.
Fixed Price Boiler Quote
Most of our customers order online. Answer a few quick questions and see real boiler options and prices — no personal details required to get started.
Takes less than 30 seconds. No personal details required to get started.
See our boilers and prices. Where finance is available, calculate your monthly payments.
If you like our prices, complete the contact form to arrange a free home survey.
What We Do
Domestic and commercial heating services across Altrincham, Greater Manchester and Cheshire — delivered with care, expertise and upfront pricing.
Fast, reliable support when you've lost heating or hot water.
Diagnosis and repair on all makes and models of boiler.
Fixed-price installs with next-day availability and an instant online quote.
Annual servicing to keep your boiler safe, efficient and warranty-valid.
Homeowner gas safety inspections carried out by Gas Safe engineers.
Energy-efficient heat pump systems installed across Greater Manchester.
CP12 gas safety certificates, installs, servicing & tenant emergencies.
Spread the cost of your new boiler — calculate your monthly payments.
Where We Work
We install, service and repair boilers across Altrincham, Trafford, Salford, Stockport and the surrounding areas of Greater Manchester and Cheshire.
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Why Choose APE Heating
No call centres and no middlemen — speak to a qualified Gas Safe engineer with 15+ years' experience who'll happily give advice and may even fit your new boiler himself.
We don't promise customer service we can't deliver. Every quote is upfront and accurate, with the price you're told being the price you pay.
A tidy-as-we-go approach with all waste taken away and recycled where possible. We treat your home with the respect it deserves.
We process and complete everything for you — your guarantee, local council building notification and Gas Safe registration — so there's nothing left to chase.
Keep your boiler running safely and efficiently, or get a brand-new boiler quoted in seconds. Either way, we make it simple.
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Matt came the same day our boiler broke, was professional and personable, and fitted a new Vaillant ecoTEC Plus the next working day. Competitive price, neat and tidy, no extra costs and a 10-year guarantee. Highly recommend APE Heating.
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Matt answered immediately and made a strong impression from the start. He and his apprentice were cheerful, honest and clean workers. The price was exactly what we agreed on the phone and very reasonable. The follow-up paperwork was clear and efficient.
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Matt assessed our needs, ran through the options, costs and pros and cons, then completed the job to time and budget. Always friendly, considerate and professional, and cleaned up after themselves. Would heartily recommend to anyone needing help with their boiler.
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After our 12-year-old boiler left us with no heating, Matt explained the problems clearly and completed the install with excellent communication throughout, returning several times to ensure everything worked correctly. Honest, transparent and friendly — very happy to recommend.
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Our boiler packed in during the cold snap. Called Matt the next morning and he came within 30 minutes, explained the options and arrived 9am sharp on the Saturday, working flat out until 6pm to get us running. A business you can absolutely trust. Thank you Matt!
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Matt carried out the annual service on our Vaillant combi having installed it two years ago. Punctual, professional and friendly — polite, courteous and a good communicator who takes pride in his work. Fair prices and we've been extremely happy with the service.
Help & Advice
Why more Greater Manchester homes are switching to energy-efficient heat pump systems.
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Read More →Questions
For many of our fixed-price installations we can offer next-day installation. Get an instant online quote in under 30 seconds and we'll follow up to arrange a free home survey and confirm your installation date.
Yes. APE Heating is Gas Safe registered and our engineers are fully qualified. Founder Matthew Shaw has over 15 years of hands-on experience, and we're also a Vaillant Advanced Installer and Which? Trusted Trader.
Yes — finance is available subject to status. Our instant quote system lets you calculate estimated monthly payments. APE Heating is an appointed representative of Koze Group Ltd, a credit broker authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Yes, we repair and service all makes and models. If you've lost heating or hot water, our emergency boiler repair service is here to help with quick, reliable support when you need it most.
Yes. Our landlord services cover CP12 gas safety certificates, boiler installation and servicing for rental properties, and emergency repairs for tenants — keeping you compliant and your tenants warm.
We're based in Timperley, Altrincham and cover the whole of Greater Manchester and Cheshire, including Sale, Hale Barns, Bowdon, Stockport, Salford, Eccles, Stretford and Worsley.
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Get In Touch
Prefer to talk? Call 0161 399 2512 or message us on WhatsApp.
Professional hassle-free home heating — competitively priced, clean, tidy, safe and reliable. Founded by Matthew Shaw in 2015.