Your Heating Controls Specialist in Thanet
Expert electrical wiring for heating controls. Thermostat upgrades for homeowners. Controls wiring services for gas engineers. Serving Thanet and East Kent.
Thermostat Upgrades for Homeowners
Want a smart thermostat fitted? Need an old programmer replaced? We handle all the electrical wiring so your heating controls work properly with your existing system.
Most heating engineers focus on the boiler. Most electricians focus on rewires. We specialise in the wiring between the two - thermostats, programmers, motorised valves, and everything that tells your boiler when to fire.
Whether it's a simple thermostat swap or a full smart controls upgrade, we do the electrical work and test the complete system before we leave.
Homeowner Services
- Smart thermostat installation - Nest, Hive, tado, Evohome, Drayton Wiser
- Thermostat upgrades and replacements
- Programmer and timer replacements
- Motorised valve replacements
- Smart radiator valve systems
- Heating fault finding and diagnostics
- Immersion heater controls and timers
Controls Wiring for Gas Engineers
Need an electrician for controls wiring on a boiler install? We provide reliable electrical services to gas engineers and plumbers across Thanet.
Whether you're fitting a new boiler and need the controls wired in, converting a Y-plan to S-plan, or upgrading a customer's system to meet Part L - we handle the electrical side so you can focus on the gas work.
Same-day and next-day availability. Clear pricing. No job too small. Call us to discuss a working arrangement.
Trade Services
- Full S-plan and Y-plan controls wiring
- Y-plan to S-plan conversions
- Boiler interlock and Part L compliance wiring
- Wiring centre installation and replacement
- Thermostat and programmer wiring for new boiler installs
- Zone valve electrical connections
- Multi-zone system wiring
Services & Guide Prices
Transparent pricing. No call-out charge. Free phone consultation.
Smart Thermostat Installation
From £160 labour
Professional installation of Nest, Hive, tado, Drayton Wiser, and Honeywell Evohome smart thermostats. We assess your existing system,...
Full details →Motorised Valve Replacement
From £150 labour
Replacement of 2-port and 3-port motorised zone valves. We handle the full job including drain-down, pipework, valve swap, electrical...
Full details →Thermostat Replacement
From £80 labour
Like-for-like swap of wired room thermostats, wireless upgrades, and cylinder thermostat replacements. We match the wiring to your existing...
Full details →Programmer & Timer Replacement
From £80 labour
Like-for-like swap of programmers and heating timers. We work with all major brands including Honeywell, Drayton, and Siemens. Cross-brand...
Full details →Fault Finding & Diagnostics
£95 first hour
Systematic diagnosis of heating control faults. Boiler fires but no heat? Hot water not working? Intermittent faults? We trace the wiring...
Full details →Heating System Wiring
From £200 labour
Complete S-plan, Y-plan, and W-plan controls wiring for new or existing heating systems. We also carry out Y-plan to S-plan conversions for...
Full details →How It Works
From enquiry to completion in three steps.
1. Get in Touch
Tell us what you need - a thermostat upgrade, a smart install, or controls wiring for a boiler job. We'll give you a clear, fixed price.
2. Wiring & Installation
We carry out all the electrical work - running cables, terminating connections, wiring controls, and connecting everything to your heating system.
3. Testing & Handover
We test every circuit, confirm heating and hot water operate independently, and walk you through the controls before we leave.
Why Choose a Controls Specialist?
Dedicated Expertise
Heating controls wiring is all we do. We work with S-plan, Y-plan, and W-plan systems daily and install every major brand of thermostat and controller.
Electrical Specialists
Qualified to 18th Edition wiring regulations with City & Guilds certification. Your controls are wired safely and to current standards.
Transparent Pricing
Fixed prices for standard jobs, quoted before we start. No hourly rate ticking away. You know what you'll pay before we pick up a tool.
Trade Friendly
We work alongside gas engineers on boiler installs, providing the electrical wiring they need. Reliable, available, and easy to work with.
Brands We Work With
All major heating controls manufacturers. Independent advice.
Covering Thanet & East Kent
Common Questions
Do I need an electrician or a plumber for heating controls?
Heating controls are primarily electrical - thermostats, programmers, wiring centres, and zone valve connections are all wiring jobs. We're qualified electricians who specialise in this work. We also handle the mechanical side where needed (valve swaps, drain-downs, refills), so you don't need to book two separate tradespeople.
Will a smart thermostat work with my existing heating system?
Most smart thermostats are compatible with standard UK boiler systems, but many older S-plan and Y-plan setups need wiring modifications to work properly. We assess your system before installation and handle any modifications needed. If a particular thermostat isn't suitable, we'll recommend an alternative.
What is the difference between S-plan and Y-plan?
S-plan uses two separate motorised valves to control heating and hot water independently. Y-plan uses a single mid-position valve that switches between heating, hot water, or both. S-plan gives better control and is the current standard. We carry out Y-plan to S-plan conversions regularly.
What is a boiler interlock and does my system need one?
A boiler interlock is a wiring arrangement that prevents the boiler from firing when there's no demand for heat or hot water. It's a legal requirement under Building Regulations Part L for all heating systems. Many existing installations are non-compliant - particularly older ones. We can check yours and bring it up to standard.
My heating isn't working but the boiler fires up fine. What's wrong?
This is almost always a controls fault rather than a boiler problem. Common causes include a stuck zone valve, a faulty thermostat not sending a signal, a wiring fault at the junction box, or a failed programmer. We specialise in diagnosing and fixing exactly these issues.
Need a Heating Controls Electrician?
Whether you're a homeowner upgrading your thermostat or a gas engineer who needs controls wired in - give us a call.