Boiler Installation in Borstal

Why Choose Advance Medway for Boiler Installation in Borstal

Borstal may be a small community, but the properties here deserve the same level of attention and expertise as anywhere in Medway. We are a local company based in the Medway area, and our engineers work in Borstal and the surrounding ME1 postcode regularly. There is no minimum job size, no travel surcharge, and no reluctance to take on work in smaller villages.

Our Gas Safe registered engineers are experienced with the varied property types found in Borstal. The older cottages and Victorian terraces in the village core present different installation challenges from the more modern housing on the outskirts, and we adjust our approach accordingly. Flue routing in older properties requires particular care, and boiler positioning may be constrained by the building's original layout. We assess all of this during a thorough home survey before recommending a specific boiler.

We provide fixed-price written quotes. The price we quote includes the boiler, all materials, labour, removal of the old unit, commissioning, and all documentation. There are no hidden charges and no revisions to the price once work has begun.

Our commitment extends beyond the installation itself. We register your warranty with the manufacturer, submit the Building Regulations notification, and provide your Benchmark certificate. These are not optional extras; they are essential documents that protect your investment.

Boiler Installation for Borstal Properties

Borstal's housing is more varied than its compact size might suggest, and the right boiler depends on which part of the village you live in.

Victorian and Edwardian cottages (Borstal Road, Borstal Street): The oldest homes in Borstal are characterful but compact, with solid walls, lower ceilings than modern houses, and layouts that were not designed with central heating in mind. Many of these cottages were retrofitted with heating systems during the 1970s and 1980s, and those systems are now well past their useful life. A compact wall-mounted combi boiler is typically the best replacement, providing heating and hot water without requiring a separate cylinder. In cottages where wall space is limited, careful positioning during the survey ensures the boiler fits without dominating the room.

Mid-century semi-detached houses (between Borstal and Rochester): Three-bedroom semis from the 1950s and 1960s are common in the transition zone between Borstal village and Rochester. These homes typically have conventional boiler systems with hot water cylinders. Converting to a combi boiler simplifies the system and frees up the airing cupboard. A 28-32kW combi handles the demands of these properties comfortably.

Later housing developments: More recent homes on the edges of Borstal are generally easier to work with, often having existing combi boilers that simply need replacing at end of life. These installations are typically completed in under six hours.

Boiler Brands We Install

We supply and install boilers from trusted manufacturers:

• Worcester Bosch — Market-leading reliability with warranties up to 12 years.
• Vaillant — German engineering and consistently excellent performance. Up to 10 years warranty.
• Baxi — Strong, reliable boilers at accessible prices. Up to 10 years warranty.
• Ideal — Wide range with options for every property type. Up to 12 years warranty on selected models.