Radiator installation guides
Straight answers on cost, methods and what to expect.
How much does radiator installation cost in the UK? (2026 guide)
Typical 2026 UK prices for replacing radiators, fitting new ones, moving radiators and towel rails, plus what pushes the price up or down.
What size radiator do I need? BTU and sizing guide
How to work out the heat output a room needs, what BTU and watts mean, and how heat pumps change radiator sizing.
Replace a radiator like for like or upgrade? Pros, cons and costs
A plain comparison of like-for-like radiator replacement and upgrading to a larger or different style of radiator.
How to choose a radiator installer: questions to ask and red flags
What to check before hiring someone to replace or fit radiators: who can legally do the work, what a good quote includes, questions to ask and warning signs.
Types of radiator explained: panel, column, vertical and more
A plain guide to UK radiator types, what Type 11, 21 and 22 mean, how materials and finishes affect output, and which suits each room.
Radiator replacement: how long it takes and what to expect on the day
What happens when radiators are replaced, how long the heating is off, how to prepare, and what to check before the installer leaves.
Radiator problems: repair, flush or replace?
How to tell what is wrong with a radiator from its symptoms, which problems can be fixed and when replacing the radiator is the better option.
Radiators in rented homes: a landlord's guide
What landlords need to know about radiators: heating duties, damp and mould, energy ratings, replacing radiators between tenancies and reducing call-outs.