Central Heating in Lordswood

Central Heating Services for Lordswood Homes

Lordswood's housing is relatively consistent in age and type, which means we see similar central heating issues across the area. The most common problems are ageing boilers that run inefficiently, original pipework that is partially blocked with sludge, and radiators that are undersized for the rooms they are supposed to heat.

Our central heating services in Lordswood cover:

• Full central heating installation — complete systems designed and fitted from scratch, including boiler, pipework, radiators, and modern heating controls
• Boiler and system upgrades — replacing old boilers and bringing the rest of the system up to date with new controls, correctly sized radiators, and clean pipework
• Heating extensions — running new pipework and fitting radiators in rooms that were not originally heated, such as loft conversions, conservatories, or garage conversions
• Pipework replacement — removing old corroded pipework and fitting new copper or plastic pipe for improved water flow and system reliability
• Thermostat and controls upgrades — fitting smart thermostats, programmable timers, zone valves, and TRVs
• Heating system repairs — diagnosing and resolving problems with cold radiators, pump failures, thermostat faults, valve leaks, and system pressure drops

Many Lordswood properties have had their boilers replaced at least once but never had the rest of the system updated. This means a modern condensing boiler may be connected to 40-year-old pipework and radiators that are holding it back from working at its best. A system review can identify whether upgrading these components would improve performance and reduce running costs.

Central Heating for Lordswood's Estate Housing

Lordswood's housing was built over roughly two decades, and the heating requirements reflect the construction standards of each period.

The earlier properties from the 1970s, found in the original parts of the development, were typically fitted with conventional boilers and gravity-fed hot water systems. These setups use a cold water tank in the loft and a hot water cylinder in the airing cupboard, with the hot water circulation relying on gravity rather than a pump. While functional, this arrangement is slow to deliver hot water and wastes energy keeping the cylinder heated throughout the day. Converting to a modern sealed system with a combi or system boiler eliminates these inefficiencies.

Properties from the 1980s along the later phases of the Lordswood development tend to have early combi boilers or updated conventional systems. The combi boilers from this era are now well past their expected lifespan and operate at significantly lower efficiency than current models. The radiators and pipework, however, may still be in serviceable condition. We inspect everything and advise honestly on what needs replacing and what can be retained.

The cul-de-sac layout common in Lordswood means that many properties have been extended over the years — side returns, rear extensions, and loft conversions are all common modifications. These additions often put extra demand on the original heating system, which may not have been upgraded to cope. If your home has been extended but your heating system has not, it is likely that some rooms are not heating properly.

Lordswood's elevated position on the ridge above Chatham also means that properties here can be more exposed to wind and cold than those in the valley, increasing heat loss and the demand on the central heating system.