Central Heating Installation in Gillingham
Gillingham's residential neighbourhoods cover a wide span of housing eras.
Why Choose Us for Central Heating Installation in Gillingham
We bring genuine local knowledge to every central heating project in Gillingham
We know that the bay-fronted semis around Napier Road typically have their boiler and original pipework in the kitchen, with radiators connected via microbore tubing that may no longer be adequate for a modern condensing boiler. We know that the Twydall estates often have open-vented systems with a cold water tank in the loft, and that converting to a sealed system can free up valuable storage space. This kind of practical understanding allows us to design heating systems that are right for the specific property, not just technically correct on paper.
We handle everything from the initial survey and system design through to installation, commissioning, and aftercare
Our engineers are accredited with Worcester Bosch, Vaillant, Viessmann, Baxi, and Ideal, and we can offer manufacturer-backed warranties of up to 12 years on the boiler component of your new system.
Our Central Heating Installation Process
Free home survey
We visit your Gillingham property to measure each room, assess insulation levels, calculate heat loss, and discuss how you use your home. This data drives the system design.
System design and quotation
We produce a plan showing recommended radiator sizes and positions, pipework routes, boiler type and output, and heating controls. You receive a fully itemised quote.
Installation
A typical full central heating installation takes 3 to 5 working days. We start with the boiler, then run pipework and install radiators room by room. We work tidily and protect your floors, carpets, and furniture.
Commissioning
We balance every radiator to ensure even heat distribution across the property, programme the controls, and commission the boiler to the manufacturer's specifications.
Handover
We demonstrate the controls, explain the system, register your warranty, and leave you with all relevant documentation.
Central Heating Installation for Gillingham Properties
1930s semis (Napier, Canterbury Street, Brompton). These bay-fronted properties are some of the most common in Gillingham. Many have had piecemeal heating upgrades over the years, resulting in a mix of old and new pipework and inconsistently sized radiators. A full system replacement with modern 15mm pipework, correctly sized radiators, and thermostatic valves in every room transforms the comfort level.
Post-war estates (Twydall, Woodlands, Parkwood)
Properties from the 1950s and 60s often have open-vented systems with gravity-fed hot water. These are inherently less efficient than modern sealed systems. We convert the entire system, removing the old cylinder and cold water tank, and fit a combi or system boiler with modern controls. The result is faster heating, better hot water pressure, and lower gas bills.
Electric-to-gas conversions
Some Gillingham flats and maisonettes still rely on electric storage heaters, which are expensive to run and offer limited control. Converting to gas central heating is one of the most impactful home improvements you can make. We install the gas supply (working with the gas network where required), fit the boiler, run pipework, and install radiators throughout.
Extending into new rooms
If you have added a conservatory, converted a garage, or built a loft room in your Gillingham home, extending the central heating is usually straightforward. We assess whether your existing boiler can handle the additional load and, if so, connect the new radiator to the existing system. If the boiler is too small, we recommend an upgrade as part of the project.
Heating controls
Modern controls make a genuine difference to comfort and running costs. We install programmable room thermostats, thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs), and smart heating controls from Nest, Hive, and other manufacturers. For larger Gillingham homes, we can set up zoned heating so you heat different parts of the house at different times.
Pricing guidance
A full central heating installation in a three-bedroom Gillingham home typically costs between 3,000 and 5,500, including boiler, radiators, pipework, and controls. Individual radiator installations start from around 600 per radiator. Finance options are available.
Central Heating Installation in Other Areas
More About Central Heating Installation in Gillingham
The interwar semis around Napier Road and Canterbury Street, the post-war council housing in Twydall and Woodlands, the 1960s and 70s estates in Parkwood, and the newer family homes near Hempstead Valley all have different heating requirements. Some still run on their original central heating systems, with ageing pipework, undersized radiators, and boilers that pre-date the condensing regulations. Others have been partially updated over the years but need a full system overhaul to deliver the comfort and efficiency a modern home demands.
Our Gas Safe registered engineers design and install complete central heating systems for Gillingham properties of all ages and sizes, from first-time installations in homes that have relied on electric heating, through to full system replacements and targeted extensions for loft conversions, conservatories, and new rooms.
FAQs: Central Heating Installation in Gillingham
Central Heating Installation in Gillingham
Upgrade the heating in your Gillingham home with a professionally designed and installed central heating system. Our Gas Safe registered engineers handle everything from survey to commissioning. Call 01634 949254 for a free home survey and no-obligation quote, or email info@gasboilersandheating.co.uk.