Radiator Installation in Rochester

Radiator Services We Provide in Rochester

New Radiator Installation

If you have a room without a radiator — a newly converted space, a home office, a conservatory, or an extension — we run new pipework from the nearest point on your heating circuit and fit a radiator sized to heat the room effectively. We use BTU calculations based on the room's dimensions, window area, and insulation levels to ensure the radiator delivers enough heat.

Radiator Replacement and Upgrades

Replacing an ageing radiator with a modern unit improves heat output, responsiveness, and aesthetics. Older single-panel radiators and the heavy pressed-steel convectors common in 1970s and 1980s homes are significantly less efficient than modern double-panel convectors. A replacement can produce more heat from the same wall space, or equivalent heat from a smaller radiator, freeing up room.

TRV Fitting

Thermostatic radiator valves automatically regulate the water flow into each radiator based on the room temperature, allowing individual room control. This is particularly useful in Rochester's older properties where rooms face different directions and receive varying amounts of sunlight. TRVs prevent overheating in south-facing rooms while allowing north-facing rooms to draw full heat.

Designer and Column Radiators

For Rochester properties where appearance matters — listed buildings, period renovations, or modern interiors — we supply and install a range of designer radiators, including vertical models, horizontal column radiators, and heated towel rails. These units combine functionality with visual appeal and can complement period or contemporary interiors.

Radiator Considerations for Rochester Properties

Period and conservation area properties. The houses around Rochester Cathedral, along Watts Avenue, and near The Vines have solid brick walls, higher ceilings, and original timber-frame windows. These features increase heat loss, which means radiators need to be larger or higher-output to maintain a comfortable temperature. Column radiators work well in these settings, both for their higher heat output and their aesthetic suitability in period interiors. Wall-mounted convectors may require longer fixings to account for thick plaster over old masonry.

Edwardian and inter-war housing. Properties along Maidstone Road and the streets between Rochester and Borstal typically have standard ceiling heights and double-skin brick walls. Standard double-panel convector radiators are usually the most practical choice, offering excellent heat output relative to their size and cost.

Newer builds. The Rochester Riverside development and housing around Knight Road feature modern insulation and smaller, well-sealed rooms. These properties need less heating output per square metre, and compact single-panel or slimline radiators often suffice. If a room has been added or repurposed, we can extend the system to include additional heating.