Find a local radiator specialist near me
Over 10,000 rated tradespeople
are ready to help you get your job done
Over 3 million happy homeowners
have found a quality tradesperson
Over 1 million ratings
with 88,000 5* ratings in the last 12 months
Join our group of happy customers
Thousands of 5 star reviews
Read real reviews from customers about their service experiences.
Very high standard of work carried out by Mark. Solved my issue,very knowledgeable,punctual and tidy. Would recommend & certainly use again.
Patrick
Viktor and his team thanks so very much for all your hard work these guys know how to give a professional job very approachable nothing too much trouble they just get on with the job so we didn't have too worry would have them back in a heartbeat
Linda
Excellent service, easy to deal with, good price. Would recommend and will definitely use again.
Anne
Making sure your home is warm and dry means ensuring your radiators are working efficiently before a winter cold snap hits. Whether you want to swap an old model for a sleek designer unit or relocate a radiator during a home renovation, Rated People connects you with trusted local heating engineers and plumbers. Post your job for free today to get leak-free, professional quotes.
Browse Radiator specialists
Take a look at our Radiator specialists profiles, read reviews and request quotes directly.
Find a local radiator specialist near me
What can a professional radiator specialist help with?
Ensuring you have enough radiators installed in the right places is a basic requirement for a comfortable home. Central heating systems involve pressurised hot water and delicate pipe networks, meaning any upgrades or changes are best handled by an experienced professional. A local heating specialist ensures your system functions safely by managing all your radiator and zoning needs:
- New radiator installation & upgrades: Safely draining down your system to replace outdated models with high-efficiency panel, column, or vertical designer radiators before a winter freeze hits.
- Relocation & bracket fitting: Lifting floorboards, measuring precisely, and altering copper or plastic underfloor pipework to move a radiator to a brand-new wall location.
- Valve replacements: Upgrading manual valves to modern Thermostatic Radiator Valves (TRVs) and carefully calibrating lock-shield valves to ensure balanced, even heat distribution across the property.
- Zoning radiators with underfloor heating: Configuring advanced hybrid layouts, such as energy-efficient underfloor heating on a concrete screed ground floor and conventional radiators on timber floorboards upstairs, using independent two-port valves and thermostats.
Find a local radiator installer
How much does radiator installation cost?
The overall fee depends primarily on the number of units you are replacing, their sizes, and whether the tradesperson needs to modify your walls or underlying pipework:
- Straightforward like-for-like swap: Replacing an old radiator with a new unit of the exact same size generally takes less than a day and costs between £150 to £300 in labour.
- More complex or multiple installations: If you are changing radiator sizes, drilling new wall brackets, or moving pipework to line up the valves, expect to pay upwards of £500 for the additional labour and adjustments.
- System balancing & valve upgrades: Fitting new TRVs or performing a full system balance to clear cold spots usually adds £40 to £80 per radiator in labour.
What is the difference between DIY radiator installation and hiring a professional?
Attempting a DIY installation can quickly lead to costly, leak-induced headaches that eat up your hard-earned savings:
- DIY risks: Bleeding, draining, and uncoupling heavy radiators is an incredibly messy process. If you don't clean the valve threads with wire wool and wrap them securely with PTFE tape, you risk slow, hidden water leaks that cause massive structural damage to your flooring. Furthermore, if you don't count the exact turns required to balance the lock-shield valve, your whole central heating system will become unbalanced, leaving some rooms freezing cold.
- Professional advantages: A professional plumber has the tools, the experience, and the spare pair of hands required to lift heavy units cleanly. They ensure the wall brackets can support a water-filled radiator, line up the valves with absolute precision, and fill the system back up safely, releasing trapped air without letting dirty sludge compromise your boiler.
Find a local radiator installe
Other radiator FAQ's
Do I need a Gas Safe registered engineer to change a radiator?
Installing a new radiator on its own does not legally require formal gas qualifications, as the tradesperson isn't touching your boiler's gas line. However, because radiators are tied directly to your wider central heating network, this service is almost always delivered by professionals who specialise in broader heating engineering. Choosing a Gas Safe registered installer is a massive bonus and a great sign that they are fully qualified to look after your entire system safely.
Can underfloor heating and radiators work together in the same house?
Yes, they make a fantastic partnership. A highly common arrangement is installing water-based underfloor heating on the ground floor (which is perfect for concrete screed) and keeping radiators on the first floor where suspended timber makes underfloor retrofitting trickier. A professional plumber will install a two-port valve into each system, allowing you to control your upstairs radiators with a standard timer while managing your downstairs underfloor heating with dedicated room thermostats.
What should I ask a heating specialist before work begins?
To protect your home and budget, ask your tradesperson these key questions: Does your quote include full system draining, refilling, and lock-shield balancing? Are you able to install a radiator that works alongside my existing underfloor heating setup? Do you carry active public liability insurance to cover any accidental water damage?
Sign up as a radiator specialist
Are you a qualified plumber or a Gas Safe registered heating engineer? Homeowners across the UK are actively looking for skilled local pros to prepare their properties for winter, replace old radiators with designer panels, and balance complex hybrid heating systems. Join Rated People today to gain access to live heating leads in your area, eliminate individual lead costs with our Unlimited Plan, and grow your business.
*WHO WE ARE* Clifton Property Services is your trusted partner for dependable property maintenance, including expert plumbing, gas and heating, in London. We are a family-owned business serving London with over 25 years of experience. Our experienced engineers specialise in everything from boiler replacements to full bathroom refits for residential and commercial clients. We diagnose and resolve even the most complex issues that leave other companies short. Our company is built on clear communication, top-notch skills, and always putting the customer first. With over 400 positive reviews across platforms like Rated People, Checkatrade and Trustpilot, our commitment to quality shows. *10 YEAR+ GUARANTEE* As installers, we can provide extended guarantees on all boiler installations for the longest possible period. Our team stays up-to-date through regular manufacturer training courses on the latest products and technology. *OUR SERVICES AND EXPERTISE* We specialise in a broad range of services, including boiler repairs, boiler servicing, boiler installations and replacements, installation of central heating systems and radiators, leak repairs, power flushing, and the installation of new taps and showers. Our skills extend to complete bathroom and kitchen refurbishments, and we bring extensive experience in complete flat refurbishments. Our adept team excels at diagnosing various issues and successfully resolving complex challenges that have stumped others. *ENGINEER TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT* At Clifton Property Services, we invest heavily in the continuous education of our engineers with regular manufacturer-led training sessions. Our engineers are rigorously trained and consistently updated on the latest industry advancements and regulations. This empowers us to offer authoritative advice and state-of-the-art solutions, ensuring we are ideally positioned to meet your needs with expertise that sets industry standards. *WHY CHOOSE CLIFTON’s?* We are prompt, reliable, and efficient in our work, constantly striving for the highest standard at a fair price. Our skilled engineers always prioritise your comfort, safety, and complete satisfaction. Contact us today for a quote, and trust us to look after your property. As a family-owned local business, we appreciate your trust and aim to exceed expectations with every job.
Good service, recommend
Emerge Plumbing Ltd — Birmingham's trusted plumbing and heating specialists, covering Birmingham and across the West Midlands. Fully qualified to City & Guilds Level 1, 2 & 3, Gas Safe registered, CSCS certified, asbestos awareness trained, and covered by public liability insurance up to £2 million. Over 10 years of hands-on experience. We cover all aspects of plumbing and heating — bathrooms and full refurbishments, boiler installs and servicing, central heating, showers, toilets, taps, kitchens, leaks and emergency callouts. No job too big or too small. Reliable, tidy, fully insured and properly qualified. We turn up when we say we will, give clear fixed prices before we start, and leave the job clean. Local, family-run, and proud of the standard of work we put our name to. Get in touch today for a fast, friendly quote.
Rico Facilities Ltd has always committed in striving excellent electrical work throughout the northwest. We specialise in -Electrical (All work including rewires, board changes and EICR) -Gas (All gas works including GAS Safety checks full refits and boiler installs) -Plumbing -Roofing -Plastering -Joinery -Carpet and flooring supply and fit -Furniture supply and install -White good supply and install -Waste removal and disposal (Certified on disposal) -Mould treatment, Damp Proofing, Timer treatments, Condensation control & structural waterproofing (Certified) -Fire, alarm and camera -Pianting
Was very pleased with AtoZ. Paul was there on time as discussed and was able to get things done ontime, on the same day. Very pleased with his work and would recommend him to other people.
Chris has now done three separate jobs for me (fitting a gas meter, moving two radiators, mending a leaking bath and fitting a new toilet). He is quick to respond, fair in his prices, friendly and honest, efficient and does a good job. I will be calling him again and recommending him to friends. Really excellent.
General building work Bathroom and Kitchen specialist
Excellent tidy work. Completed on time. Punctual, professional worker who gave lots of helpful advice. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend for bathroom, tiling, flooring plumbing. All great.
We are a company that has many years of experience in the building business. We are passionate about our reputation and our aim is to leave every customer extremely happy with the workmanship we give them.
We have over 10 years experience within building/construction site environment. Our team provides professional and complete service in terms of internal/external renovation, extensions, cladding and much more! Please do not hesitate to contact us.
The job was very good
'%3e%3cpath%20fill-rule='evenodd'%20clip-rule='evenodd'%20d='M12.5%2020.392a1%201%200%2001-.54.888l-5.274%202.73a1%201%200%2001-1.435-1.109l1.494-6.588a1%201%200%2000-.306-.964l-4.723-4.254c-.65-.586-.287-1.666.585-1.74l6.105-.514a1%201%200%2000.846-.629L12.5%200v20.392z'%20fill='%23F7DB34'%20/%3e%3c/g%3e%3c/svg%3e){kind=small}
We have been trading for 18 years and specialize in painting, decorating, building work, full-scale refurbishment, bespoke wardrobes, kitchen installations, and high-end bathroom refurbishments.
fantastic work from very nice professional team - will employ again
We are a friendly specialist bathroom company with over 20 years experience, providing bespoke installations.
Fabulous bathroom completed in less than a week. Extra jobs taken on, great communication from start to finish. Steve is a great guy and I would 100% recommend this company.
We are local building company with many years of experience in interior refurbishment. We specialise in decorating, bathroom and kitchen installation, flooring and tiling.
From first consultation through to completion, every step was thoughtful: Remek listened, offered clear advice, and adapted to exactly what I wanted. The pricing was very reasonable, and delivered with meticulous workmanship. Communication was excellent, and the bathroom looks fantastic. Highly recommend for anyone seeking quality, professionalism, and value.
Family run bathroom installers with over 20 years of experience , worked with porcelanosa for the past 10 years but now branching out to hopefully open my own showroom Multi-trade company dealing with: - Plumbing - Central heating - Joinery - Electrical - Tiling We specialise in bathroom installations, maintenance and repairs. Taking pride in every job and project we complete.
job not complete , heated towel rail not connected , hot and cold tap wrong way round shower screen not properly secure outside pipework is appauling , i would NOT reccomend this fitter to do a ny work AVOID !
upfront, honest and reliable, no hidden costs 12 month guarentees, free quotations, we go the extra mile to make you happy ,very aproachable ....
John was amazing! Complete perfectionist!! He turned up on time and didn’t leave until everything was done and I was happy!! definitely recommend
Service provided over 10 years in building projects,full plumbing service ,central heating ,wide range in reconstruction and refurbishment of bathrooms,tiling,painting and decorating. Qualifications:CSCS, City&Guilds Level 2, WRAS,BPEC,PART L
Woukd like to recommend woziack to anyone. He’s just done a fantastic job on my full bathroom refit. Did it while I was on holiday so came back to a fantastic new bathroom. Also proved what an honest guy he was been in my home alone. Bern a tradesman myself I could have been highly critical but couldn’t find one fault. Excellent finish. Thanks
BJB Plumbing and Heating Services is a new Company founded this year by an Army Veteran with 5 years Experience in Property Maintenance, specializing in Gas Appliance installation, Kitchen and Bathroom Fitting, maintenance and Plumbing.
Great work, clean and professional
I have recently moved to the area of woodville, I have worked as a sole trader for 2 years but have worked in the plumbing industry for 7 years. My work consists of boiler installation and servicing, full system installation or upgrades. gas safety certificate, hob changes and all plumbing work from tap changes to sink swap to also toilet repairs or replacements.
Fantastic trades person. Gave an excellent quote and his service was first class. Would definitely use again should I need to.
All aspects of plumbing and heating. From fixing a tap to a full heating system. Gas Safe registered (formally called Corgi) Fully insured.
House Extensions, Loft Conversions and Renovations Specialists
We have found drainage problems which the insurance company will not honour due to incorrect installation during this project. This has cost us dearly.
My name is Ali Aktash and I am the owner of N4 Mechanical. I have been in the heating and cooling profession for 20 years, with a wide range of experience with different types of mechanical systems from pump’s, boiler’s , air-conditioning, thermal solar and heat pump’s. I am very customer focused so I can deliver the system that is right for you
'%20rx='20'%20/%3e%3cg%20fill='%23FFF'%3e%3cpath%20d='M29.376%2016.914c-.555%200-1.006.454-1.006%201.013v37.416c0%20.578.472%201.014%201.097%201.014h34.109a1.007%201.007%200%200%200%20.972-.83%201.012%201.012%200%200%200-.161-.76l-6.446-9.416c-.375-.548-.567-1.085-.586-1.642-.034-.977.516-1.952%201.402-2.483%204.8-2.878%205.808-7.575%205.808-11.009%200-7.335-5.925-13.303-13.207-13.303H29.376ZM63.594%2059.75H29.467c-2.505%200-4.467-1.936-4.467-4.408V17.927c0-2.43%201.963-4.408%204.376-4.408h21.982c9.14%200%2016.577%207.49%2016.577%2016.698%200%205.879-2.46%2010.687-6.944%2013.607l6.17%209.017c1.37%202.002.868%204.752-1.12%206.132a4.336%204.336%200%200%201-2.44.778h-.007Z'%20/%3e%3cpath%20d='M38.767%2027.797c0-.749.603-1.357%201.347-1.357h6.427c3.979%200%206.426%201.72%206.426%205.099v.123c0%203.132-2.325%205.098-6.365%205.098h-3.848l-3.985%203.998V36.76h-.002v-8.963'%20/%3e%3c/g%3e%3cpath%20fill='%23FFF'%20fill-rule='nonzero'%20d='M18.176%2069.2h2.156v3.878h3.976V69.2h2.156V79h-2.156v-3.934h-3.976V79h-2.156v-9.8Zm16.428%207.98c.43%200%20.826-.08%201.19-.238a2.72%202.72%200%200%200%20.931-.658c.257-.28.457-.604.602-.973a3.21%203.21%200%200%200%20.217-1.183V74.1c0-.42-.072-.817-.217-1.19-.145-.373-.35-.7-.616-.98a2.96%202.96%200%200%200-.945-.665%202.873%202.873%200%200%200-1.19-.245c-.439%200-.838.08-1.197.238-.36.159-.667.378-.924.658s-.457.604-.602.973a3.21%203.21%200%200%200-.217%201.183v.028c0%20.42.072.817.217%201.19a2.959%202.959%200%200%200%201.554%201.645c.36.163.758.245%201.197.245Zm-.028%201.988a5.343%205.343%200%200%201-2.086-.399%205.187%205.187%200%200%201-1.645-1.078%204.823%204.823%200%200%201-1.078-1.596%205.029%205.029%200%200%201-.385-1.967V74.1c0-.7.13-1.356.392-1.967a5.075%205.075%200%200%201%201.085-1.61%205.05%205.05%200%200%201%201.652-1.092%205.395%205.395%200%200%201%202.093-.399c.756%200%201.451.133%202.086.399a5.187%205.187%200%200%201%201.645%201.078c.462.453.821.985%201.078%201.596.257.611.385%201.267.385%201.967v.028c0%20.7-.13%201.356-.392%201.967a5.075%205.075%200%200%201-1.085%201.61%205.05%205.05%200%200%201-1.652%201.092%205.395%205.395%200%200%201-2.093.399Zm8.14-9.968h2.324l2.576%204.144%202.576-4.144h2.324V79h-2.142v-6.398l-2.758%204.186h-.056l-2.73-4.144V79h-2.114v-9.8Zm13.152%200h7.392v1.918h-5.25v1.988h4.62v1.918h-4.62v2.058h5.32V79h-7.462v-9.8Zm13.866%209.94a6.49%206.49%200%200%201-2.198-.385%205.817%205.817%200%200%201-1.96-1.183l1.274-1.526c.448.364.908.653%201.379.868.471.215.987.322%201.547.322.448%200%20.796-.082%201.043-.245a.771.771%200%200%200%20.371-.679v-.028a.85.85%200%200%200-.077-.371.778.778%200%200%200-.294-.301%203.079%203.079%200%200%200-.602-.28c-.257-.093-.59-.191-1.001-.294a12.201%2012.201%200%200%201-1.344-.406%203.787%203.787%200%200%201-1.022-.553%202.237%202.237%200%200%201-.651-.819c-.154-.327-.231-.733-.231-1.218v-.028c0-.448.084-.852.252-1.211.168-.36.404-.67.707-.931a3.183%203.183%200%200%201%201.085-.602c.42-.14.882-.21%201.386-.21a5.86%205.86%200%200%201%201.981.322%205.743%205.743%200%200%201%201.659.924l-1.12%201.624a7.1%207.1%200%200%200-1.288-.707%203.292%203.292%200%200%200-1.26-.259c-.42%200-.735.082-.945.245-.21.163-.315.366-.315.609v.028c0%20.159.03.296.091.413.06.117.17.222.329.315s.376.182.651.266c.275.084.623.182%201.043.294.495.13.936.278%201.323.441.387.163.714.36.98.588.266.229.467.497.602.805.135.308.203.677.203%201.106v.028c0%20.485-.089.917-.266%201.295a2.66%202.66%200%200%201-.742.952%203.353%203.353%200%200%201-1.134.588%204.924%204.924%200%200%201-1.456.203Z'%20/%3e%3c/g%3e%3c/svg%3e)
Get our app for homeowners
- Send messages and get notifications from tradespeople
- Add photos to get more accurate quotes
- View tradespeople's profiles