Radiator replacement cost: what it really costs in 2026
A Qome Snap Guide: quick, honest and no guff. Approximate figures, adjusted to your region inside Qome.
Snap answer
£350 – £875
A standard radiator swap starts around £350. Towel rails run about £490 and designer radiators £875.
Takes1–2 hours per radiatorDisruptionHeating off for the working day
Cost at a glance
| Option | Best for | Guide range |
|---|
| Standard panel | Like-for-like swap | £350 |
| Towel rail | Bathrooms and en-suites | £490 |
| Designer | Vertical, column, statement | £875 |
Approximate guide figures, not quotes, Qome adjusts every price to your region.
What actually happens
- System drained (or the radiator isolated)
- Old radiator off the wall
- Valves replaced, always worth it while drained
- New radiator hung and connected
- System refilled with inhibitor added
- Bled, balanced and checked warm
Price by region
Starting figures by region, the same honest baseline, adjusted for where you live.
London (Inner)from £550
London (Outer)from £450
South Eastfrom £400
East of Englandfrom £400
South Westfrom £350
Scotland (Highlands)from £350
West Midlandsfrom £350
North Westfrom £350
East Midlandsfrom £300
Scotland (Central)from £300
Yorkshirefrom £300
Walesfrom £300
North Eastfrom £300
Northern Irelandfrom £300
Popular choices
Vertical radiators for tight wallsAnthracite column stylesSmart TRVs room by room
Rules & regulations
- No regulations for like-for-like swaps, gas work is only triggered if the boiler itself is touched
- Moving a radiator to a new wall is plumbing, not paperwork
Snap tips
- Swap several in one visit, the drain-down is the cost, not the radiator
- Fit thermostatic valves (TRVs) everywhere; they pay for themselves in a winter
Price it properly on Qome
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