Guides & Advice
Independent, plain-English guides to help you understand heating problems, costs and options - before you request a quote.
Cost guides
What each job actually costs, broken down.
Central Heating Installation Cost UK: Price Guide
Central heating installation typically costs £4,000 to £9,000 in the UK, depending on the number of radiators, the boiler, the cylinder and the floors.
Heating System Upgrade Cost UK: Price Guide
A heating system upgrade typically costs £2,200 to £5,500 in the UK, depending on the boiler type, controls, system clean and any cylinder work.
Power Flush Cost UK: Price Guide
A power flush typically costs £300 to £700 in the UK, depending on how many radiators you have, how dirty the system is and whether a filter is fitted.
Radiator Replacement Cost UK: Price Guide
Radiator replacement typically costs £200 to £1,500 in the UK. See what a single swap, several radiators and designer models cost, fitted.
Smart Thermostat Installation Cost UK: Price Guide
Smart thermostat installation typically costs £150 to £450 in the UK, from a simple heating-only swap to a unit with smart radiator valves in several rooms.
Underfloor Heating Cost UK: Wet and Electric Price Guide
Underfloor heating typically costs £1,000 to £7,500 in the UK, from an electric mat in a small room to a wet system across a whole ground floor.
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Guides & advice
Spot the problem, understand your options.
Central Heating Problems: Cold Radiators, Noise and Slow Heat-Up
Match your central heating problems to their likely cause, from radiators cold at the bottom to banging pipes, and see which fix suits each one.
Heating an Extension or Renovation: Radiators or Underfloor?
Heating an extension starts with boiler capacity. See when to extend the radiator circuit or add underfloor heating, and how to plan the pipework.
Need New Central Heating? Signs and a Checklist
Use this checklist to decide whether you need new central heating, from storage heaters and repeat leaks to a system of unknown age that never heats evenly.