Heating upgrades near me — Little Dunmow
Local, family-run, based 15 minutes from Little Dunmow. We're not a national franchise and we're not a one-man-band — we're a small Gas Safe registered team that's been the local choice for boiler and plumbing work in this corner of Essex and Hertfordshire for years. Heating upgrade work in Little Dunmow usually means power-flushing, smart controls, TRVs or radiator replacements — we'll tell you straight which actually move the dial for your system.
You're not getting a call centre — you're getting Grant.
The same engineer quotes the job, does the work, and answers the phone afterwards if anything's not right.
Gas Safe Registered
Every gas job legally signed off
18+ years on the tools
Grant has been fixing boilers in Harlow since before smart thermostats existed.
Real human on the phone
Most calls answered the same day, often within the hour.
Locally based in Little Dunmow
Not a national chain — your local engineer, your local prices.
Local, family-run, based 15 minutes from Little Dunmow. We're not a national franchise and we're not a one-man-band — we're a small Gas Safe registered team that's been the local choice for boiler and plumbing work in this corner of Essex and Hertfordshire for years. Heating upgrade work in Little Dunmow usually means power-flushing, smart controls, TRVs or radiator replacements — we'll tell you straight which actually move the dial for your system.
About Little Dunmow
Sister village to Great Dunmow with a strong period and modern detached mix.
Period and modern detached.
- Listed property heating compliance
- LPG and oil servicing
- Modern combi installs
Why Little Dunmow customers pick us for heating upgrades
We've been doing heating upgrades in Great Dunmow long enough to know which streets have shared chimneys, which estates have undersized gas supplies, and which boilers tend to fail first.
That experience means we get the spec right at the survey, not halfway through the install.
And we don't cut corners on the bits you can't see — proper pipework, magnetic filter, full system flush where needed.
What's included
Power Flushing
Deep clean of central heating to remove sludge and restore efficiency.
Learn moreRadiator Replacement & Relocation
Swapping tired old radiators or moving them for new layouts.
Learn moreSmart Thermostat Installation
Hive, Nest, Tado, Honeywell — fitted, set up and explained.
Learn moreMagnetic System Filter Fitting
MagnaClean or Spirotech filters to protect your boiler from sludge.
Learn moreWhat happens when you book heating upgrades with us
Listen first
Cold spots? Noisy boiler? Cold rooms upstairs? We diagnose what's actually wrong before suggesting fixes.
Recommend the right upgrade
Sometimes it's a £150 magnetic filter, sometimes a £600 power flush, sometimes new radiators. We'll be straight with you.
Do the work cleanly
Floors covered, water drained properly, no mess left behind.
Show the before/after
Pressure readings, radiator temps, and inhibitor levels all logged so you can see the difference.
What you get when you book us
- MagnaCleanse and Kamco flushing equipment
- Boiler Plus compliant installs
- Smart thermostat brand-agnostic — Hive, Nest, Tado, Honeywell, Drayton
- BTU sizing calculations for radiator changes
- Sentinel X100 inhibitor used as standard
heating upgrades in Little Dunmow: questions we get a lot
Where exactly are you based?▾
We're based in Harlow and cover everything within roughly 25 minutes — the CM, EN and SG postcodes that make up West Essex and East Herts.
Are you a small team or a big firm?▾
Small family team. The person quoting you is the person doing the work — there's no sales rep, no sub-contracting, no call centre.
How much does a power flush cost?▾
Typically £450–£750 depending on system size and number of radiators. We give a fixed price after a quick survey.
Will a smart thermostat actually save money?▾
Yes — typically 8–12% off heating bills if you use the scheduling and zone features properly. Hive and Nest both pay back inside two years for most households.
Our coverage around Little Dunmow
Other plumbing & heating work we do in Little Dunmow
Boiler installs in Little Dunmow
Worcester, Vaillant, Ideal and Glow-worm boilers fitted by Gas Safe registered engineers — sized properly, fitted neatly, and backed by manufacturer warranties of up to 12 years.
Boiler repairs in Little Dunmow
No heating or hot water? We respond fast — usually same day — diagnose properly, and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Boiler servicing in Little Dunmow
Annual servicing keeps your boiler safe, efficient, and your manufacturer warranty valid. Full inspection, combustion analysis, and a written report.
Plumbing in Little Dunmow
Everyday plumbing done properly — taps, toilets, leaks, washing machines, showers, outside taps and isolation valves.
At a glance
- Service
- Heating Repairs & Upgrades
- Coverage
- Great Dunmow (CM6) and surrounding areas
- Response time
- Usually within 24–48 hours
- Credentials
- Gas Safe registered, fully insured, 12-month workmanship guarantee
- Pricing
- Fixed written quotes, no surprise extras
Roughly what you'll pay in Little Dunmow
These are honest starting prices for jobs we do every week. Final quote depends on your property — we'll always confirm in writing before any work starts. No surprise add-ons.
| Job | Price |
|---|---|
Single radiator swap supply & fit, like-for-like | from £180 |
Smart thermostat install (Hive/Nest/tado) wired in and configured | from £220 |
Full magnetic filter & power flush extends boiler life, lower bills | from £450 |
TRV upgrade per radiator fitted while system drained | from £45 |
Prices include VAT. Parts quoted separately and shown on your written quote.
Other ways Little Dunmow customers find us for heating upgrades
Same engineer, same fixed pricing — different question, different answer.
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Your local engineer for Little Dunmow
Free written quote, no obligation. Real engineer, fixed price, fast response.