Central Heating in Strood

Central Heating Services in Strood

Whether you live in one of the older terraced properties near the centre of Strood or in a more modern home on the outskirts toward Wainscott, we provide the full range of central heating services.

• New central heating systems — complete installation including boiler, radiators, pipework, and heating controls, designed specifically for your property
• System conversions — replacing old gravity-fed or back boiler setups with efficient sealed systems running a modern condensing boiler
• Radiator upgrades and additions — replacing old cast-iron or single-panel radiators with correctly sized modern units, or adding heating to previously unheated rooms
• Pipework replacement — removing old corroded or microbore pipework and replacing it with properly sized copper or plastic pipe for better flow rates
• Thermostat and controls upgrades — fitting programmable or smart thermostats, zone valves, and TRVs for more precise heating control
• Central heating repairs — diagnosing and resolving problems with circulation, cold radiators, noisy pipes, faulty valves, and system pressure issues

Strood's Victorian terraces along North Street and the surrounding roads are typical of the properties we work on regularly. Many have had multiple partial heating upgrades over the years, resulting in systems cobbled together from components of different ages and specifications. These mixed systems rarely work as efficiently as a properly planned installation, and replacing them can make a real difference to both comfort and running costs.

Heating Considerations for Strood Properties

Strood's position on the western side of the Medway means that many of its older properties face directly into the prevailing south-westerly winds, which increases heat loss through walls and windows. This is a practical consideration when designing a central heating system — properties in exposed positions need radiators sized to compensate for the additional heat loss, particularly in rooms with large windows or on upper floors.

The Victorian and Edwardian housing around the town centre and along the main roads into Frindsbury typically has solid brick walls without cavity insulation. These homes benefit significantly from correctly designed heating systems with radiators that deliver enough output to keep rooms warm despite the higher heat loss through the building fabric.

The post-war estates toward Temple Marsh and the newer developments along the Medway City Estate side of Strood generally have cavity walls and better insulation, allowing for more standard heating system designs. However, many of these properties have boilers that were installed in the 1990s or early 2000s and are now reaching the end of their efficient working life.

Properties on the roads leading toward Cuxton and the villages along the Medway valley may have different requirements again, including larger plot sizes and detached layouts that affect pipework runs and system design.

We take all of these factors into account when designing a central heating system for any Strood property, ensuring the system is right for the specific building rather than using a generic specification.