Hughes Heating Ltd

13/07/2026

02/07/2026

Cold at the bottom, warm at the top?

That radiator isn't broken. It's clogged.

Years of rust and sludge settle inside your pipes and radiators, so your boiler works harder to push heat around. A power flush clears it out and gets every radiator hot again.

Not sure if yours needs one? Read our latest article.

Power flushing cost in 2026 runs £350–£800 in Kent. Learn what it clears, the warning signs, and whether your system needs one. Get expert advice.

28/06/2026

⚠️ A message from Hughes Heating ⚠️

In the early hours of Saturday morning, our work van was broken into and a number of expensive tools were stolen.

We want to give a huge thank you to Kent Police and our local Neighbourhood Watch for their incredibly fast response — it really does make a difference knowing our community has people looking out for one another.

To all our fellow tradespeople and local residents — please take a moment to check the following:

🔒 Make sure your van and vehicle doors are locked
📷 Check your cameras are active and recording

Stay safe out there, and look out for your neighbours. If you see anything suspicious, please report it to Kent Police or your local Neighbourhood Watch straight away.

Hughes Heating Ltd

22/06/2026

Cold back bedroom? Your boiler probably isn't the problem.

Hot water takes the easy route, so the radiators nearest the boiler drink most of it. The far ones get whatever's left.

Radiator balancing fixes that. You adjust each lockshield valve so the heat gets shared fairly across the house.

Around 93% of English homes run on central heating, and most have never tried this. It costs nothing but an afternoon.

Full guide on our website.

Some rooms stay cold because your heating is unbalanced. Learn radiator balancing step by step to share heat evenly and cut energy use. Try it today.

27/05/2026

Thinking about a new bathroom but not sure what it should actually cost?

In Ashford right now, most projects land between £4,000 and £10,000 depending on size, spec and how much the walls have to say for themselves once the tiles come off.

Budget refits start around £3,000–£4,500. A proper mid-range family bathroom usually sits at £5,000–£7,000. Go premium and you're looking at £8,000–£12,000 or more.

We've put together a full local price guide covering what drives those numbers, why quotes vary so much and how to plan without getting caught out by hidden costs.

How much does a new bathroom cost in Ashford in 2026? Budget to high-end price ranges, what affects quotes, and tips to stay on budget.

01/05/2026

Here's something most Ashford homeowners don't know: under the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999, the legal responsibility for non-compliant plumbing fittings sits with you, not the installer.

Manufacturers can legally sell non-compliant products. Retailers can legally stock them.
Bathroom Association research from December 2025 found more than half of UK homeowners have no idea this duty applies to them personally.

Five minutes on the WaterSafe Register before you hire is the single most protective move available to you.

Ashford plumbing, bathroom and hot water guide covering legal duties, qualifications, system types and how to hire a verified local plumber.

01/04/2026

Still adjusting your thermostat five times a day?

We compared the top smart thermostats available in the UK right now and picked out the ones actually worth fitting in 2026.

Hive, Tado, Nest. They all do different things well. Some offer room-by-room control with smart radiator valves. Others learn your routine and adjust on their own.

We break down which ones work with combi boilers, which handle hot water scheduling, and which features you'll actually use day-to-day.

Just straight advice from heating engineers who fit these things for a living.