Radiator Installation blog
Practical, plain-English advice on radiator installation: costs, rules, planning and what to expect. Topics: Advice, Business, Comparisons, Homeowners, How-to, Regulations, Seasonal.
Regulations
Radiators and Building Regulations: what Part L means for you in 2026
When radiator work falls under Building Regulations in England, what Part L asks for on controls and flow temperature, and what needs no sign-off.
How-to
Are my radiators heat pump ready? A room-by-room checklist
How to check whether your existing radiators will work with an air source heat pump, which rooms usually need upgrading, and what to ask before a survey.
Advice
Where is the best place to put a radiator? Under windows and beyond
Why radiators traditionally go under windows, when another wall is better, and the clearances, pipe runs and furniture rules that decide the best position.
Homeowners
Radiators in Victorian and Edwardian homes: what to know first
Choosing and fitting radiators in period terraces: solid walls, high ceilings, cast iron styles, old pipework and listed building points.
Advice
Heating an extension or loft conversion: can your system cope?
How to heat a new extension or loft room with radiators: boiler capacity, sizing for glazing, pipe runs and alternatives such as underfloor heating.
Seasonal
When is the best time of year to replace radiators?
Why late spring and summer suit radiator work, what to do if a radiator fails in winter, and how to plan whole-house replacement around the seasons.
Advice
8 mistakes people make when buying radiators online
Avoid the common errors when ordering radiators online: wrong pipe centres, misleading Delta T outputs, missing valves, weight limits and finish problems.
Advice
Radiator myths busted: covers, foil, bleeding and paint
The truth about common radiator beliefs: whether covers waste heat, if foil works, how often to bleed, whether painting cuts output and more.
Comparisons
Heated towel rail: central heating, electric or dual fuel?
Compare central heating, electric and dual fuel towel rails: how each works, heat output, running costs, installation and which suits your bathroom.
Business
Radiators for offices, schools and care homes: business guide
Commercial radiator replacement: low surface temperature radiators, planning work around occupants, controls, safety duties and keeping disruption down.