Central Heating in Hempstead

Central Heating Services in Hempstead

Hempstead's varied housing means we work on a range of heating systems, from simple single-zone setups in smaller homes to multi-zone installations in larger detached properties. We tailor our approach to each property rather than applying a standard specification.

Our services include:

• Complete central heating installation — new systems designed from the ground up, including boiler selection, radiator sizing, pipework design, and controls
• System upgrades — replacing old boilers and updating the rest of the heating system to work efficiently with modern equipment
• Heating for extensions and conversions — adding radiators and pipework to serve new rooms, whether from ground-floor extensions, loft conversions, or garage conversions
• Controls upgrades — fitting programmable or smart thermostats, zone valves, and TRVs for improved temperature control and energy efficiency
• Pipework replacement — renewing old pipework where corrosion or blockages are affecting system performance
• Heating repairs — diagnosing and fixing faults including cold radiators, system pressure loss, noisy pipes, pump failures, and valve issues

Hempstead's larger detached properties often have complex heating systems with multiple zones, hot water cylinders, and extensive pipework runs. When these systems develop problems, it takes experience to trace the cause. Our engineers methodically work through each component to identify the fault rather than guessing or replacing parts unnecessarily.

Central Heating for Hempstead's Housing Stock

Hempstead's position on the edge of the Medway urban area means it has a distinct housing character. The area combines the convenience of being close to Gillingham and Rainham with a more spacious, semi-rural feel. The properties reflect this — larger plots, bigger gardens, and more generous room sizes than the terraces and tightly packed streets found closer to the Medway town centres.

The 1960s and 1970s properties around the lower parts of Hempstead, closer to Gillingham, tend to be three-bedroom semi-detached houses with conventional heating systems. Many of these homes were fitted with regular boilers, hot water cylinders in the airing cupboard, and cold water tanks in the loft. While this configuration works, it is less efficient and less convenient than a modern combi or system boiler setup. Upgrading to a combi boiler can free up cupboard space and provide instant hot water.

Further up the hill, the later 1980s and 1990s development includes larger detached homes that were built with higher-capacity heating systems. These properties often have four or more bedrooms and two bathrooms, making them candidates for system boilers with unvented hot water cylinders rather than combi boilers, which can struggle to supply multiple showers simultaneously.

The more exposed position of some Hempstead properties, particularly those on the higher ground toward Bredhurst, means they experience greater heat loss during winter. We account for this when designing heating systems by specifying radiators with sufficient output and ensuring pipework is routed to minimise heat loss in unheated spaces.