Boiler Installation in Rochester
Rochester's architectural character sets it apart from elsewhere in Medway.
Why Choose Us for Boiler Installation in Rochester
Rochester's older properties demand careful attention during a boiler installation
Listed buildings may have restrictions on external flue terminations. Stone and brick walls can make routing pipework more complex than in a modern timber-frame home. And homes with high ceilings and original sash windows lose heat faster, which means the boiler needs to be correctly sized to cope with the greater heat demand.
We carry out a thorough home survey before every installation
As a locally based Medway business
Our Boiler Installation Process
Free home survey
We visit your Rochester property to assess the existing system, measure up, and discuss what you need from your heating and hot water. We pay close attention to the property's age and construction.
Written quotation
You receive a detailed, itemised quote covering the boiler, controls, pipework, system flush, and any additional work such as moving the boiler position or upgrading the flue.
Installation
A straightforward combi boiler replacement typically takes one day. More involved installations, such as converting from a gravity-fed system to a sealed system or relocating the boiler, may take 1 to 2 days. We protect your floors, furniture, and doorways throughout.
Commissioning
We commission the boiler according to manufacturer specifications, balance the radiators, and test the entire system. Your warranty is registered before we leave.
Aftercare
We provide ongoing support and offer annual servicing to keep your warranty valid and your boiler running at its best.
Boiler Installation for Rochester Properties
Period townhouses (Cathedral area, Star Hill, ME1)
These properties often have limited wall space for a boiler. We frequently install compact combi boilers such as the Vaillant ecoTEC plus 825 or Worcester Bosch Greenstar 4000 25kW in these homes. Where external flue termination is restricted by conservation area rules, we can explore alternative flue routes, including vertical flue options.
Victorian and Edwardian terraces (Borstal, Troy Town)
Similar to Chatham's terraces but often with slightly larger rooms. A mid-range combi boiler (28-32kW) handles most of these properties well. If the property has been converted into flats, each unit typically needs its own dedicated boiler.
Larger family homes (Wainscott, off City Way)
Homes with three or more bedrooms and multiple bathrooms often benefit from a system boiler with an unvented cylinder. This delivers mains-pressure hot water to all outlets simultaneously, avoiding the drop in flow you get with a combi when someone turns on a second tap.
Modern builds (Rochester Riverside, ME1)
Newer developments usually have a combi boiler as standard. Replacements are straightforward and can often be completed within half a day.
Pricing guidance
A combi boiler installation in Rochester typically costs between 1,800 and 3,200. System boiler installations with a new unvented cylinder range from 2,500 to 4,500. Finance options are available to spread the cost with interest-free terms on selected installations.
Boiler Installation in Other Areas
More About Boiler Installation in Rochester
The streets around the Cathedral and Castle are lined with Georgian and Victorian townhouses, many of them listed or in conservation areas. Further out, the residential areas of Borstal, Wainscott, and the estates off City Way feature a broader mix of interwar semis, post-war housing, and modern infill developments. When it comes to boiler installation, this variety demands an engineer who understands not just the mechanics of fitting a new boiler, but the practical challenges of working in properties where space is tight, walls are thick, and existing pipework may be decades old.
Our Gas Safe registered engineers have been installing boilers in Rochester's ME1 and ME2 postcodes for over 20 years, and we have a proven track record with everything from straightforward combi swaps in modern homes to carefully planned installations in period properties where every pipe run and flue route requires thought.
FAQs: Boiler Installation in Rochester
Boiler Installation in Rochester
Looking for a new boiler in Rochester? Our Gas Safe registered engineers specialise in installations for all property types, from period townhouses to modern builds. Call 01634 949254 for a free home survey and no-obligation quote, or email info@gasboilersandheating.co.uk. We offer warranties of up to 12 years and interest-free finance options.