Radiator Installation in Halling

Radiator Services We Offer

Radiator Replacement

An old single-panel radiator replaced with a modern double-panel convector will transform the heating in a room. The convector fins between the panels increase the effective heating surface area, producing significantly more warmth from the same wall space. We remove the old unit, check the condition of the valves, and fit the new radiator — usually on the same pipe connections.

New Radiator Installation

Whether it is a conservatory, a converted utility room, a home office, or a bedroom extension, we add radiators to rooms that do not currently have them. New pipework is run from the nearest point on your heating circuit, and the radiator is sized using BTU calculations specific to the room's dimensions, insulation, and window area.

TRV Fitting

Manual radiator valves offer only on-or-off control. Thermostatic radiator valves provide automatic temperature regulation for each room. The valve senses the air temperature and reduces the water flow when the room reaches the target level, preventing overheating and reducing gas consumption. For a village home where some rooms face the river breeze and others are sheltered, TRVs deliver the right amount of heat to each space.

Column Radiators and Towel Rails

For older properties where traditional aesthetics matter, we supply and install column radiators in cast iron or steel. For bathrooms, heated towel rails combine heating with practical towel drying. Vertical radiators are available for narrow walls and hallways.

Radiator Considerations for Halling Homes

Halling's varied housing presents different radiator requirements depending on the age and type of property.

Older village housing. Properties near the High Street, some dating back to the early 1900s or before, may have solid walls, irregular room shapes, and limited natural pipe routes. Radiators in these homes need to be chosen carefully to fit the available space while delivering adequate output. Column radiators are a popular choice for their aesthetic compatibility with older interiors and their flexible sizing options.

1960s and 1970s estates. The mid-century housing in Halling features standard room sizes and conventional heating system layouts. These homes are the most straightforward to work on, and double-panel convector radiators are the standard recommendation. Many of the original single-panel radiators in these properties are now 50 to 60 years old and significantly underperforming.

Newer developments. More recent housing toward the railway station and on the edges of the village has modern insulation standards and may not require the same BTU output per room. Slimline or compact radiators can be sufficient in well-insulated modern rooms.

Halling's riverside position. The village sits in the Medway valley alongside the river, which can create damp, cool conditions during autumn and winter. Rooms on the ground floor nearest the river may feel cooler than upper floors or rooms on the hillside. Selecting radiators with appropriate output for each room's specific conditions ensures consistent comfort throughout the house.