Radiator Installation & Replacement in Colchester

Radiator services Rez can help with

Typical work can include:

• Like-for-like radiator replacement
• New radiator installation
• Radiator relocation
• TRV replacement
• Lockshield valve replacement
• Heating pipe alterations
• Radiator removal for decorating
• Temporary radiator removal
• Leaking radiator repairs
• Balancing heating systems
• Investigation of radiators not heating correctly

Some radiator jobs can be estimated from photographs, while larger pipework alterations may need a visit before a clear quotation is confirmed.

When should a radiator be replaced?

Replacement is often recommended when:

• The radiator is leaking
• Heavy internal corrosion is present
• Multiple repairs have already been attempted
• The radiator no longer heats evenly
• The customer wants a different size or style
• Decorating or renovation work is already planned

Many older radiators continue working perfectly well. Replacement is not always necessary simply because a radiator is old.

Radiator valves explained

Every radiator normally has:

• A Thermostatic Radiator Valve (TRV)
• A Lockshield valve

Common faults include:

• Leaking valve spindle
• Seized TRV
• Broken thermostatic head
• Corroded valve body
• Incorrect balancing
• Old valves that no longer isolate

Replacing worn valves during radiator replacement often makes future maintenance much easier.

Radiator relocation

Moving a radiator involves much more than extending two pipes.

Before relocating a radiator Rez considers:

• Pipe routes
• Floor construction
• Solid or suspended floors
• Wall construction
• Furniture layout
• Heat output
• Future maintenance access

A new position should improve both heating performance and practicality.

Radiators not heating properly

A radiator that stays cold is not always faulty.

Possible causes include:

• Air trapped inside
• Sludge build-up
• Closed lockshield valve
• Faulty TRV
• Circulation problems
• Incorrect balancing
• Blocked pipework
• Boiler or pump issues

The heating system should be checked before replacing components unnecessarily.

Heating pipework

Pipework alterations may be required when:

• Installing new radiators
• Moving existing radiators
• Renovating rooms
• Boxing in visible pipework
• Changing radiator sizes

Pipework should remain accessible where possible and should not create unnecessary future maintenance problems.

Temporary radiator removal

Radiators are often removed temporarily for:

• Decorating
• Plastering
• Damp-proofing
• Flooring work

Provided the heating system is suitable, the radiator can normally be removed, pipework made safe and the radiator refitted once the room is ready.

What photos help with an estimate?

Useful photographs include:

• Whole radiator
• Pipework beneath
• Existing valves
• Wall around the radiator
• Floor beneath
• Boiler if relevant
• Any proposed new radiator

Please also send:

• Property postcode
• Number of radiators
• Type of heating system
• Whether the radiator leaks
• Whether the radiator heats fully

FAQs

Frequently asked radiator questions