Radiators are important devices in one’s home. One depends on them to keep one’s family and home warm and cosy in chilly weather. There are different costs for radiator installation in Glasgow. In this article, we will examine some of these costs.
The average cost of replacing radiators
In 2021, the average cost for fitting a new radiator is around £110 to £470. One’s least expensive option is a radiator with a single panel that would cost between £110 to £210 in England.
Cost of installation
Is one considering the installation of a new radiator? It will cost one anything between £110 to £470 to buy and install a new radiator.
In specific terms, it will cost around £110 – £210 for installing a radiator with a single panel, £140 – £240 for a radiator with a double panel, £260 – £470 for a horizontal radiator, £280 – £ 440 for a vertical radiator, £290- £470 for a column radiator and about £130 to £230 for a radiator for heated towels.
Prices of new radiators
Without costs of installation, new radiators will cost as follows:
- Single panel: £20-£60
- Double panel: £50-£90
- Horizontal: £170- £320
- Vertical: £190 -£290
- Column: £ 200- £320
- Heated towel type: £40 -£80
Additional costs of installation
When one gets a new radiator fixed, one may need some additional work. Following are some items to budget for:
- Cost of installation of new boiler: £500-£1500
- Plastering of a medium-sized room: £660-£900
- Interior decoration around the home: £16 per hour
- Filling of water tank: £150- £600
- New thermostat: £150-£280
Cost of fitting the radiator
Apart from the cost of removing an old radiator, the fitting of a new radiator will cost as follows:
The heating engineer will charge a day rate of £240- £320 and £30 – £70 per hour. But the rate will depend on where one is located. Thus, a radiator of average size will cost around £90- £150 for professional installation. No matter what the type of radiator, the cost of installation will surely fall within this range. Except for horizontal radiators that are easy to install.
Time for installation
Installation of a new radiator takes 1 to 2 hours generally, in spite of whether it is large, medium or small. The exception is the horizontal radiator which can be installed quicker than other radiators.
There are 2 factors which can much impact the time for installing a new radiator:
- If the old radiator has to be removed
- State of the area in which the new radiator is to be installed.
Costs of various kinds of radiators
- Single panel
They are the most common type. They are fitted onto a wall facing outwards and heating the room. The cost is around £20-£60.
- Double panel
This kind combines two panels that are lined up against each other to enhance the output of heat. They are more suitable for bigger rooms compared to single panel types.
- Horizontal
Like the name, horizontal radiators feature narrow height and long width. They are typically installed at the coldest point in a room. They are mostly small in size. Such radiators cost around £170- £320.
- Vertical
These feature narrow width and tall height and extend upwards along the wall. They are regarded as the modern choice. Such radiators do not require boilers for optimal performance. They cost around £190-£290.
- Column type
They include 2 hollow tubes, are highly durable and are made of steel or iron. Heated water is flowing through the columns for heating both these and the space between these. They typically cost around £200 to £320.
- Heated towel type
They are typically fitted on bathroom walls to hold and dry towels. They cost around £40-£80 and are the cheapest radiators in the market.
In sum, these are the major costs regarding radiator installation in Glasgow.
