Apex Trades
A named crew of specialists doing filtration, gas, roof and drain work, from Coburg to Dandenong.
The strongest pattern is name-specific praise for a big crew: Niko for thorough root-cause work on stormwater and gas, Ketta for fast leak detection and affordable fixes, Justin for crawling under houses on stinking hot days, Rod for bathroom jobs, Matt and Quintin for filtration installs. That many named plumbers tells you this is a real company with proper systems, not a one-person show. Glen quotes, Liam handles rebooking, and the office sends SMS updates on arrival times. Two roof repair jobs went wrong, one with silicone over a leak that came back seven months later. That is not a pattern across the sample, but for roofing work confirm what materials they will use and who will actually be on the roof.
Their work
What it's like working with them
Based on a sample of Google reviews (249 total)
“understood the root cause of our storm water”
“Identified the leak within 15 minutes”
“explained what was being done and why”
“put everything back like they weren't there”
“swift response and fix”
What they help with
Based on what their customers hired them for
Credentials & background
Sourced from 4 public records so you don't have to look them up yourself
About Apex Trades
Water filtration installs are their bread and butter. A healthy chunk of the recent reviews are all about AcquaCo home systems, with Matt, Quintin, Ketta, Baz and Thomas each doing clean, neat jobs. They also do gas work, stormwater fixes, roof leak repairs and a pile of Bunnings-bought toilet installs. The crew gets named constantly: Niko does thorough stormwater and gas work, Rod is the guy for bathrooms and vanities, Justin works through scorching trenching jobs, Ketta finds leaks fast and solves problems on a budget. They turn up when they say they will, often before 8am, and they clean up properly afterwards. You’re dealing with a bigger operation, not one man and his van, so the quote bloke and the actual plumber can be different people. That works well when the office staff, Glenn for quotes and Liam for rebooking, keep things moving. Ask for a specific tradie if you find one you like, because the reviews suggest standard varies a little between jobs.
Best for: whole-home water filtration installs, Bunnings-purchased toilet and tap replacements, stormwater and gas leak diagnosis, and general plumbing jobs where you want a named crew with office support.
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Who does the actual work if I book with Apex Trades?+
Apex uses a larger crew, so the person who comes to quote might not be the one doing the job. Glenn and Liam often handle the office side, then you might get Justin, Niko, Ketta, Rod, Baz or Quintin on site. Several customers asked for a specific plumber by name after a good experience, so that is worth doing if you find one you like.
Are they any good with water filtration systems?+
Yes, this looks like a core specialty. A large number of reviews mention AcquaCo whole-home filtration installs and those customers consistently praise the setup, advice and cleanup. Matt, Quintin, Ketta, Baz and Thomas are all named in filtration jobs, which suggests proper training across the crew.
Do they handle emergency plumbing jobs?+
Reviews mention fast response on blocked sewers, a commercial wall leak and gas problems. One customer was without gas for two days and got fixed quickly, another mentioned a leak detection team locating and repairing a major commercial leak in no time. For true urgent work, message or call the office and confirm same-day availability, including morning time slots.
What has gone wrong on jobs according to reviews?+
A couple of customers have had problems. One roof repair was done with silicone and failed months later, and one gas leak callout ended with the gas being shut off because the leak was not found. Another gas plumber fixed that leak the next morning. Neither issue appears repeatedly across the 50 reviews we read, but it pays to ask about roof repair materials and whether a gas specialist is coming for gas work.
Where do they work?+
The business is listed in Coburg but reviews mention jobs in Dandenong and across Melbourne. Covering a wider area is a good sign for a bigger crew. Confirm your exact suburb with the office when you book, because travel time affects arrival windows.