Central heating systems in Bristol, designed and fitted properly
New systems, radiator upgrades and full replacements from Gas Safe registered, insured plumbing and heating engineers. Get a free quote for homes across Bristol, Bath, Keynsham, Filton and Portishead.
- 10 years trading
- Gas Safe
- Local to Bristol
Warm rooms, sensible bills and a system you can trust all winter
A central heating system is more than a boiler on the wall. It's the boiler, the pipework, the radiators or underfloor loops, the hot water cylinder if you have one, and the controls that tie it all together. We install complete new systems, replace tired ones, and upgrade parts of an existing system, from adding radiators to a loft conversion or extension to renewing the whole circuit.
It suits homeowners and landlords with a system that is struggling, a property with no heating at all, or a project such as an extension that needs the heating reworked. Bristol and Bath have plenty of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with ageing pipework, and 1930s and later houses that have had several piecemeal alterations. Both can benefit from a fresh look at the whole system.
Signs it may be time to look at more than a repair:
- Radiators that are cold at the top or bottom, or take a long time to warm up
- Some rooms are always cold while others are too hot
- Black, sludgy water when you bleed a radiator, or frequent noises from the pipes or boiler
- The boiler keeps losing pressure, or you are topping up the system regularly
- Repeated repair visits, or parts that are hard to get for an older boiler
- Heating bills creeping up with no change in how you use it
- An old cylinder, open-vented tank in the loft or manual controls you'd like to modernise
Everything the system needs, specified for your house rather than a standard package
The right choice depends on your home and how you live in it, so the work is planned around that.
Sized room by room
We work out the heat each room needs, taking account of wall construction, glazing, ceiling heights and how the home is used. That guides the choice of boiler output and radiator sizes, so you don't end up with an oversized boiler or radiators that can't keep up.
The right boiler and layout
Combi, system or regular boiler, with or without a cylinder, depends on your hot water demand, the number of bathrooms and the space you have. Pipework is usually copper or plastic barrier pipe, and radiators can be steel panel, column or designer styles. Underfloor heating is an option for new floors or extensions.
Controls that earn their keep
A room thermostat, programmable timer and thermostatic radiator valves are the sensible baseline, with smart controls or zoning if you want finer control. Good controls let the boiler run efficiently instead of firing hard and cycling on and off.
A clean, protected circuit
New or existing pipework is cleaned and flushed before a boiler goes on, following BS 7593 guidance. We add a magnetic filter and inhibitor to guard against sludge and corrosion, which is the main reason many boilers and radiators fail early.
A free quote and a straight answer
Whether you want one radiator moved or a whole house done, we'll look at the job and give you a free quote, with options explained plainly. No job is too big or small, and if a repair would do the job better than a replacement, we'll say so.
Gas work done by people who are registered and insured to do it
- Gas Safe registered
- Fully insured
From first conversation to a heating system you understand
Here is how a central heating installation or replacement is carried out properly.
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Talk it through and get a free quote
Call 01225 123456 and tell us what's wrong or what you're planning. We'll arrange to look at the property, check the existing system and discuss options and budgets. You then receive a written quote that explains what's included, so you can compare it fairly.
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Plan the layout and agree the details
We confirm the boiler type, radiator positions and sizes, pipe routes, controls and where any cylinder or filter will go. Heating work is much easier to do well when floors, decorating and any other building work have been thought through in advance.
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Install, flush and fill
Old pipework and radiators are drained and removed where needed, then new components are fitted with tidy, supported pipe runs. The system is pressure tested, cleaned and flushed, then filled with inhibitor. Gas connections and the boiler installation are carried out by a Gas Safe registered engineer, in line with the manufacturer's instructions and Building Regulations.
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Commission, hand over and look after it
The boiler is commissioned and the system balanced so each radiator heats evenly, then we show you how to use the controls. Boiler installations need to be notified to Building Control, and we'll explain what paperwork you should keep. Annual servicing is the best way to protect the system, and a carbon monoxide alarm in the right place is a sensible safeguard.
Heating installations across Bristol and the towns close by
We carry out central heating work in these areas and can usually advise on whether your address is covered over the phone.
- Bristol
- Bath
- Keynsham
- Filton
- Portishead
Central heating questions homeowners ask before they book
Do I need a whole new system or can the existing one be repaired?
It depends on the condition of the pipework, radiators and boiler. A system with a few cold radiators may only need cleaning and balancing. Repeated leaks, heavy corrosion, an obsolete boiler or a layout that no longer suits your home point towards replacement. We'll give you a clear recommendation with the reasons behind it.
Should I choose a combi, system or regular boiler?
Combi boilers heat water on demand and suit smaller homes with one bathroom. System and regular boilers work with a hot water cylinder and cope better when several taps or showers are used at once. The right answer comes from how many people live in the home and how much hot water you use.
Does my system need a powerflush?
Not always. A powerflush is worth considering when an existing system has sludge, cold spots or a history of boiler problems, particularly before a new boiler is connected. We'll check the condition of the water and the radiators before recommending it. New pipework is flushed and treated as standard.
What affects the cost of a central heating system?
The main factors are the size of the property, the number of radiators, the type and output of the boiler, whether a cylinder is needed, the pipe routes and floor coverings, and the controls you choose. Every home is different, so we offer a free quote after looking at the job rather than quoting blind.
Will I be without heating while the work is done?
Some disruption is normal on a full installation, and we plan the work to keep it as short as possible. We'll discuss timing with you beforehand, especially if you have young children or elderly family members, and agree how the heating and hot water will be handled during the job.
Is the installation signed off and registered?
Boiler and gas work must be done by a Gas Safe registered engineer, and boiler installations must comply with Building Regulations and be notified to Building Control. We'll tell you what you'll receive once the work is finished and what to keep with your home paperwork for any future sale or warranty claim.
Ready for a heating system that suits your home? Call now
Ring 01225 123456 to talk through your plans and arrange a free quote. We're available Monday to Friday 9-6 and Saturday 9-4.