--- title: "Central Heating in Brighton | R.K Plumbing & Heating" description: "Domestic central heating across Brighton, Hove and Sussex. New systems, upgrades, radiators and fault finding by Gas Safe registered engineers." canonical: "https://www.rkplumbingandheatingservices.com/service-categories/central-heating" --- # Central Heating _Central heating_ should be dependable and efficient. We assess your system, resolve faults and improve performance, with careful workmanship, minimal disruption and a tidy finish. If your heating is uneven, noisy or unreliable, this category covers everything needed to get your home back to steady, controllable warmth. We start with a clear assessment, explain the options in plain English, then complete the work safely and neatly. The aim is consistent heat across rooms, sensible running costs, and controls that are easy to use day to day. You can expect good communication, respect for your home, and proper testing and clean-up before we leave. 5 out of 5 (8 reviews) - > “We needed our boiler moving as part of other building works and the team have delivered a new, high quality boiler installation which we are over the moon with. Additional works to follow like underfloor heating once the general building works have finished. Highly recommended for plumbing and heating works.” — Tom Ramirez ![Red underfloor heating pipe clipped over foil insulation board across a ground floor slab](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-underfloor-heating-installation-ditchling-07.jpeg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1787010851579&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7) ![Cellar plant room with a Joule unvented cylinder, Vaillant boiler and copper heating manifold](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-cylinder-installation-20220926-03.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1786999928401&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7)![Red underfloor heating pipe clipped out across a stripped period room with bay window and French doors](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-underfloor-heating-20220607-04.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1786999967626&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7) - ![Cellar plant room with a Joule unvented cylinder, Vaillant boiler and copper heating manifold](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-cylinder-installation-20220926-03.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1786999928401&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7) ## Central Heating Installation Gas Safe registered central heating installation for homes in Brighton, Hove and surrounding Sussex towns, from survey to commissioning. * * * [Call 01273 911551](tel:+441273911551)[View Service](/services/central-heating-installation) - ![Vaillant boiler with insulated copper pipework, brass magnetic filter and fused spur on a bare wall](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-boiler-installation-20220108-01.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1787044769815&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7) ## Power Flushing Deep-clean power flushing to clear sludge and debris from central heating systems, for homeowners in Brighton, Hove and Sussex. * * * [Call 01273 911551](tel:+441273911551)[View Service](/services/power-flushing) - ![Pair of tall anthracite column radiators either side of a wide opening between two rooms](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-radiator-installation-woodingdean-20180308-01.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1787005636518&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7) ## Radiator Installation Tidy radiator fitting, replacement and relocation for homes across Brighton, Hove and Sussex, correctly sized, connected and tested. * * * [Call 01273 911551](tel:+441273911551)[View Service](/services/radiator-installation) - ![Wall-mounted Vaillant boiler with a wireless control receiver alongside and neatly clipped copper pipework below](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-boiler-installation-20210709-04.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1787000084859&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7)![Wall-mounted Vaillant boiler with a wireless control receiver alongside and neatly clipped copper pipework below](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-boiler-installation-20210709-04.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1787000084859&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7) ## Smart Thermostat Installation Smart thermostat fitting for homes in Brighton, Hove and Sussex, checked for wiring compatibility and set up ready to use. * * * [Call 01273 911551](tel:+441273911551)[View Service](/services/smart-thermostat-installation) - ![Wall-mounted Vaillant combi boiler with neat copper pipework and an R.K branded wireless thermostat below](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-boiler-conversion-20201008-01.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1787043066924&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7)![Wall-mounted Vaillant combi boiler with neat copper pipework and an R.K branded wireless thermostat below](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-boiler-conversion-20201008-01.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1787043066924&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7) ## Heating Controls Installation Thermostats, programmers and smart heating controls supplied, fitted and set up for homes across Brighton, Hove and the surrounding Sussex towns. * * * [Call 01273 911551](tel:+441273911551)[View Service](/services/heating-controls-installation) - ![Red underfloor heating pipe clipped out across a stripped period room with bay window and French doors](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-underfloor-heating-20220607-04.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1786999967626&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7)![Red underfloor heating pipe clipped out across a stripped period room with bay window and French doors](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-underfloor-heating-20220607-04.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1786999967626&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7) ## Underfloor Heating Installation Wet and electric underfloor heating installed neatly and tested properly, often alongside bathroom design and fit-outs. * * * [Call 01273 911551](tel:+441273911551)[View Service](/services/underfloor-heating-installation) - ![Plant room wall of copper risers, brass air vent, zone valves and a circulating pump on plywood](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-cylinder-installation-20200124-01.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1787044834598&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7)![Plant room wall of copper risers, brass air vent, zone valves and a circulating pump on plywood](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-cylinder-installation-20200124-01.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1787044834598&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7) ## Central Heating Repair Gas Safe registered central heating fault-finding and repair for homes across Brighton, Hove and Sussex. * * * [Call 01273 911551](tel:+441273911551)[View Service](/services/central-heating-repair) - ![White column radiator under a frosted window beside a fluted wall-hung vanity and wood-effect floor](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-bathroom-installation-20251009-02.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1787042156353&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7)![White column radiator under a frosted window beside a fluted wall-hung vanity and wood-effect floor](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-bathroom-installation-20251009-02.jpg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1787042156353&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7) ## Radiator Repair Fixing cold, leaking or noisy radiators, from bleeding and valve repairs to flushing and full radiator replacement. * * * [Call 01273 911551](tel:+441273911551)[View Service](/services/radiator-repair) - ![R.K Plumbing and Heating logo](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-brand-placeholder.png%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1786998412204&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7) ## Radiator Valve Replacement Seized, dripping or outdated radiator valves replaced and leak-tested, for homes across Brighton, Hove and the surrounding Sussex towns. * * * [Call 01273 911551](tel:+441273911551)[View Service](/services/radiator-valve-replacement) - ![Red underfloor heating pipes laid over silver insulated floor inside unfinished concrete-block room](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-underfloor-heating-installation-ditchling-03.jpeg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1786966670433&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7)![Red underfloor heating pipes laid over silver insulated floor inside unfinished concrete-block room](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Frk-underfloor-heating-installation-ditchling-03.jpeg%3Fprefix%3Dtenants%252F6a73367026944505f092a67a%26v%3D1786966670433&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_J3UkotoCWSfG7mH3JdDuNRVcD7J7) ## Underfloor Heating Repair Diagnosis and repair of wet and electric underfloor heating systems, with minimal floor disruption, for homes across Brighton, Hove and Sussex. * * * [Call 01273 911551](tel:+441273911551)[View Service](/services/underfloor-heating-repair) ## Frequently Asked Questions How do I know my central heating needs attention? Common signs include uneven room temperatures, cold spots, unusual noises, slow warm-up, or repeated pressure loss. If bills are rising without a change in usage, your system may also be working harder than it should. A check can confirm what is going on and what improvements are worthwhile. What can I expect when I book central heating work? We will discuss the problem or goal first, then carry out checks to identify the cause and the best route forward. You will get clear options and an explanation of what the work involves before anything proceeds. Once complete, we test operation and leave the area clean and tidy. Can you help improve heating efficiency and comfort? Yes. Central heating performance often improves with the right adjustments, servicing and targeted upgrades, without needing a full replacement. We focus on steady heat, responsive control and reducing wasted energy, then talk you through how to run the system efficiently. Do you only work on gas central heating? We work on domestic central heating systems as a whole, not only the gas side of them, so radiators, pipework, controls and cylinders are all part of what we cover. Any gas work is completed as Gas Safe registered domestic work. If you are unsure what your home uses, we can confirm this during the visit. How should I prepare my home before central heating work? Please ensure we can access key areas such as the boiler, controls and radiators, and clear a little space where needed. If you have pets, it helps to keep them safely in another room while work is underway. We will let you know in advance if anything else is required.