Radiator Installation in Gillingham

What We Offer for Gillingham Homeowners

Radiator Replacement

Old radiators lose efficiency over time. The steel panels corrode internally, reducing heat output and increasing the risk of leaks. Modern double-panel convector radiators produce more heat from the same wall space and warm up faster than their predecessors. We remove the old unit, update the valves, and fit the replacement — typically in under two hours.

New Radiator Installation

Adding a radiator to a room without existing heating requires extending your central heating pipework. We calculate the BTU output needed for the room based on its size, window area, insulation, and whether it sits above an unheated space such as a garage. We then route new pipework from the nearest connection point, fit the radiator, and test the complete system.

TRV Upgrades

If your Gillingham home still has basic manual radiator valves, upgrading to thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs) gives you room-by-room temperature control. TRVs sense the air temperature and automatically reduce the flow of hot water when the room reaches the set level, preventing overheating and reducing gas usage. They are one of the simplest and most cost-effective heating improvements you can make.

Towel Rails and Designer Radiators

For bathrooms, en-suites, and spaces where appearance matters, we supply and fit heated towel rails, vertical radiators, and column radiators in a range of sizes and finishes. These units serve as both heating and a design feature.

Radiator Choices for Gillingham Properties

Gillingham's housing stock is diverse, and the right radiator depends on both the property and the room.

Post-war semis and terraces (Twydall, Parkwood). These three-bedroom homes have standard room sizes and typically work best with double-panel convector radiators. These offer the highest heat output for the wall space available and are the most economical option. Replacing the original single-panel radiators with double-panel units can make a noticeable difference to how quickly rooms heat up.

Ex-MOD housing (Brompton area). Properties built for military personnel near Brompton Barracks have their own character — solid construction with standard room sizes. Heating systems in these homes vary depending on ownership history and previous upgrades. Standard convector radiators are usually the best fit.

Older terraces near Gillingham High Street. Smaller rooms with limited wall space can benefit from vertical radiators, which provide the necessary heat output in a narrower footprint. This frees up wall space for furniture in rooms where every metre counts.

Modern homes and extensions. If you have built an extension, converted a garage, or added a room in your Gillingham property, we run new pipework and fit a radiator sized to the space. Modern well-insulated extensions may need a smaller radiator than you might expect, while poorly insulated conservatories need a higher output unit.