Choosing and fitting radiators
Sizing for heat output
Every radiator has a heat output. The right output depends on the room's size, windows and exterior walls. We'll recommend a radiator that heats the room properly rather than guessing.
Styles and positions
Radiators come in different heights, widths and styles, including towel rails for bathrooms. Moving a radiator to a new wall is possible, and we'll plan pipe runs to keep them neat.
Valves
Thermostatic radiator valves let you control rooms individually. Replacing old valves at the same time as a radiator is usually good value.
Balancing the system
After any radiator work, the system should be balanced so heat is shared evenly. It's a step often skipped, and it makes a real difference.
When a power flush helps
If radiators have cold spots at the bottom, sludge may be the cause. A power flush before or alongside new radiators protects your investment.
Why a radiator stays cold
A radiator that's cold at the top usually has trapped air and needs bleeding. One that's cold at the bottom often has sludge build-up, which a power flush can clear. If a single radiator never warms up at all, the valve may be stuck or the system may need balancing. And if every radiator is lukewarm, the problem may be with the boiler or pump. We diagnose which it is before recommending a new radiator, so you don't replace something that doesn't need replacing.
Radiators for bathrooms and extensions
Bathrooms often suit heated towel rails, which dry towels and warm the room. Extensions and loft conversions need radiators sized for their larger windows and exterior walls. When you add rooms, we'll check your boiler has enough capacity to heat the extra space properly.
Preparing for a heat pump
Heat pumps run at lower temperatures than gas boilers, so radiators often need to be larger to deliver the same warmth. If you're thinking about a heat pump in future, it can make sense to choose radiators with that in mind now.
Replacing radiators without the mess
Replacing a radiator means draining at least part of the system, so we protect floors, work carefully around decoration and refill without leaving drips behind. Where a new radiator is a different size, we adjust the pipework neatly rather than leaving awkward bends on show. If you're redecorating, it's a good time to swap radiators, as the wall behind can be painted while the radiator is off.
We cover Fareham, Gosport, Stubbington, Portchester, Titchfield, Locks Heath, Park Gate, Warsash, Whiteley, Lee-on-the-Solent, Portsmouth and Southampton.
Radiators for landlords
Old, rusty radiators are a common complaint in rental properties and a frequent cause of leaks between tenancies. Replacing them while the property is empty keeps disruption low and reduces the chance of mid-tenancy call-outs. We can replace radiators, fit TRVs and balance the system in one visit, and the work carries our 12-month workmanship guarantee.
Thermostatic radiator valves explained
A thermostatic radiator valve (TRV) senses the temperature in the room and reduces the flow of hot water into the radiator as the room warms up. It means bedrooms can be kept cooler than living rooms, and rooms that get sun during the day don't overheat. Fitting TRVs when you replace radiators is a simple way to get more control over your heating and avoid wasting energy heating rooms you're not using.
Where we work
We carry out radiator installation & replacement for homeowners and landlords across Fareham, Gosport, Stubbington, Portsmouth, Southampton, Titchfield, Portchester, Lee-on-the-Solent, Locks Heath, Park Gate, Warsash and Whiteley.
