Radiator Installation in Borstal

Radiator Services in Borstal

Radiator Replacement

Old radiators lose efficiency as their internal surfaces corrode and clog with sludge. A modern double-panel convector radiator fitted in place of an ageing single-panel unit will produce more heat, respond faster to thermostat changes, and take up less visual space. Where the existing pipe connections are sound, replacement is a quick job — typically completed in one to two hours per radiator.

New Radiator Installation

If you have a room without a radiator — a converted outbuilding, a box room that was never plumbed in, or a newly created home workspace — we run pipework from the nearest point on your heating circuit and fit a radiator sized for the space. BTU calculations ensure the radiator can heat the room to a comfortable temperature, accounting for the room's size, insulation, and window area.

TRV Fitting

Thermostatic radiator valves allow you to set individual temperatures for each room in your Borstal home. This is particularly useful in older properties where rooms vary in size, orientation, and insulation quality. A south-facing bedroom that catches the sun needs less radiator heat than a north-facing living room, and TRVs handle this automatically.

Towel Rails and Alternatives

For bathrooms, we supply and install heated towel rails. For rooms with restricted wall space, vertical radiators offer an effective solution — they produce the same heat output as a horizontal model but in a narrower, taller format.

Radiator Considerations for Borstal Properties

Borstal's housing is more varied than many Medway neighbourhoods, and this affects radiator choice.

Victorian terraces. These properties near Borstal Road have solid brick walls, higher ceilings, and often single-glazed or secondary-glazed windows. They require higher-output radiators because heat loss through uninsulated walls and older glazing is considerable. Column radiators suit these homes aesthetically and provide strong heat output, though modern double-panel convectors are more compact and equally effective.

Inter-war housing. The semis built between the wars along the approaches to Borstal typically have cavity walls (sometimes unfilled), standard ceiling heights, and reasonable room sizes. Double-panel convector radiators in the 1,000mm to 1,400mm range are usually the right choice for these rooms.

Post-war properties. Smaller rooms and lower ceilings characterise some of the post-war housing in Borstal. Compact double-panel convectors or vertical models work well where wall space is limited. These homes often benefit most from TRV fitting because the smaller rooms can overheat quickly if radiators are not controlled.

Borstal's hillside position. Some properties in Borstal sit on sloping ground leading up from the Medway valley. Ground-floor rooms on the lower side may be cooler due to their proximity to the earth, while upper floors may be warmer. Matching radiator output to each room's specific needs, rather than treating every room the same, ensures even comfort throughout the house.