Retrofit Central Heating

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Homes in need of renovation often have dated, inefficient or downright dangerous central heating systems, while others will have none at all. In these cases, it will be necessary to plan to have a new boiler and radiators installed.

A central heating system consists of a heat source combined with connected heat outlets — this usually means a boiler and radiators, but it can also mean underfloor heating and renewable heating solutions. You will need to find a properly qualified heating engineer to install your new system and your choice should depend on the type of boiler you are having fitted.

Natasha Brinsmead

Natasha is Homebuilding & Renovating’s Associate Content Editor and has been a member of the team for over two decades. An experienced journalist and renovation expert, she has written for a number of homes titles. Over the years Natasha has renovated and carried out a side extension to a Victorian terrace. She is currently living in the rural Edwardian cottage she renovated and extended on a largely DIY basis, living on site for the duration of the project. She is now looking for her next project — something which is proving far harder than she thought it would be.