Central Heating in Gillingham

Central Heating Services Across Gillingham

Because Gillingham covers such a large area and such varied housing, we encounter the full spectrum of central heating systems on a weekly basis. The terraced properties near the town centre and along Watling Street frequently have old systems that need complete replacement, while the 1960s and 1970s builds in Twydall and Parkwood often have boilers and controls that are reaching end of life after 20 to 30 years of service.

Our central heating services in Gillingham include:

• Complete central heating installation — new systems fitted from scratch with boiler, pipework, radiators, and modern controls
• System upgrades and conversions — replacing old gravity-fed or back boiler systems with modern condensing boilers and sealed heating circuits
• Radiator additions — extending your heating into rooms that are currently unheated, including loft conversions, ground-floor extensions, and garage conversions
• Pipework renewal — replacing old, corroded, or undersized pipes to improve water flow and heat distribution throughout the property
• Heating controls — installing programmable thermostats, smart controls, zone valves, and thermostatic radiator valves for room-by-room temperature management
• Fault diagnosis and repairs — resolving problems with cold radiators, pump failures, noisy systems, thermostat malfunctions, and uneven heating

The ex-MOD housing stock around Brompton and the former military areas of Gillingham presents particular challenges. These properties were often built to a standard specification with heating systems that were adequate for their time but are now outdated. Many still have their original pipe runs and radiator layouts, which may not suit the way the property is used today.

Gillingham's Housing and Heating Needs

Gillingham's housing spans the ME7 and ME8 postcode areas, and the heating requirements vary considerably depending on which part of the town you live in.

The streets between Gillingham station and the waterfront are mainly Victorian terraces. These properties tend to have high ceilings and solid walls, which means they lose heat more quickly than modern houses. Central heating systems in these homes need to be designed with larger radiators and careful pipework sizing to compensate for the higher heat loss.

Twydall, built largely in the 1950s and 1960s, has a mix of semi-detached houses and maisonettes. Many of these properties had their central heating systems installed when the homes were new, and the original boilers and controls are now well past their expected lifespan. Replacing these systems with a modern condensing boiler and updated radiators can cut gas bills noticeably and improve comfort throughout the home.

Parkwood, developed primarily in the 1970s, has a similar story. Properties here often have back boilers or early combi boilers that are no longer efficient or reliable. The pipework in these homes may also be showing signs of internal corrosion, which reduces water flow and can cause cold spots on radiators.

The newer parts of Gillingham toward Hempstead and Wigmore have more modern heating systems, but even boilers installed 10 to 15 years ago are now candidates for replacement given the improvements in efficiency and reliability that newer models offer.