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[Kate]

Hi Everyone!

Does anyone know how much it costs to get a central heading radiator moved?  I just moved into a new place and the radiator is on the chimney breast wall.

I want to put a gas fire and fireplace in but the radiator is in the way.

Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

[aaronjb]

That'll depend how much work moving the pipework is, really - so you probably need to say whether the pipes leading to the radiator are surface run (i.e. on the wall and visible all the way round the room), run under a suspended floor or run through a concrete floor..

[allen25]

To add, the problem is that every system is different in some way. In order to move the radiator the system will need to be drained (or part drained) and supply pipes relocated, refitting etc. For the gas fire, it will depend on what you choose, the type of flue, surround and if the current flue is suitable. Many reg's. Also, availability of gas supply at the desired location. Multiple quotes plus someone you know that knows the issues (if possible).

[Kate]

To add, the problem is that every system is different in some way. In order to move the radiator the system will need to be drained (or part drained) and supply pipes relocated, refitting etc. For the gas fire, it will depend on what you choose, the type of flue, surround and if the current flue is suitable. Many reg's. Also, availability of gas supply at the desired location. Multiple quotes plus someone you know that knows the issues (if possible).

Thanks for that.

The pipes are all exposed. We have a Worcester 25Si Condensing Combi boiler.

I was going to get the radiator moved first and then save my pennies up for the fire and fireplace job.

Does anyone know a good plumber in London?

[Kate]

That'll depend how much work moving the pipework is, really - so you probably need to say whether the pipes leading to the radiator are surface run (i.e. on the wall and visible all the way round the room), run under a suspended floor or run through a concrete floor..

Thanks.

Yes they exposed but run through a wall into the lounge.

[Lizzie_Zoom]

If you are up for a challenge Kate it is an easy DIY job.

Buy 15mm copper pipe at the length required.  Purchase two (maybe more) pre-soldered 15mm straight joints.  If not already in your tools kit, also obtain a butane flame canister and torch flame heads (usually in a kit at B&Q) with a pot of flux and wire wool.

Drain system from the lowest point of the radiator circuit, which normally is a drain fitting with a drain nut.  Cut the radiator piping of the one you want moved, below any pipe bends that serve the radiator. Lay the pipework to where you wish the radiator to be and reconnect using the pre-soldered joints after wire woolling the copper pipe ends to a shine, applying flux, conecting the joint and with the butane torch heat the joint around the indentation of the solder 'ring' and wait for a silver flow of solder to appear at the joint. Once there stop heating. Repeat the process on all joints until job done. 

Obviously all new pipework will need wall fixings, I recommend every metre, and the radiator brackets will require refitting in the required position. always connect the radiator up to the new joints and pipework with it already in the required position.

Refill the system with the correct inhibitor (once more all in B&Q)

Hope this helps Kate.  Believe me, once you have done it once, you will think how easy it really is.    

You save much money by doing so

On the issue of fitting a gas fire; only get a fully qualified and certified gas fitter to do that job.

[Kevin Wood]

... Hope this helps Kate.  Believe me, once you have done it once, you will think how easy it really is.    

You save much money by doing so

Indeed, but a job best done in the summer, if you're contemplating DIY. That way you're not going to be rushing to get the heating back on.

Especially considering that you are not ready to fit the fire yet.

[Lizzie_Zoom]

That is half the fun of DIY Kevin.  When you have shivered for a while, and sweated doing the job, you feel so good once all comes back on!

[paul.lovejoy]

Millwall is a plumber and he lives in london but hes bloody ugly

[Kate]

If you are up for a challenge Kate it is an easy DIY job.

Buy 15mm copper pipe at the length required.  Purchase two (maybe more) pre-soldered 15mm straight joints.  If not already in your tools kit, also obtain a butane flame canister and torch flame heads (usually in a kit at B&Q) with a pot of flux and wire wool.

Drain system from the lowest point of the radiator circuit, which normally is a drain fitting with a drain nut.  Cut the radiator piping of the one you want moved, below any pipe bends that serve the radiator. Lay the pipework to where you wish the radiator to be and reconnect using the pre-soldered joints after wire woolling the copper pipe ends to a shine, applying flux, conecting the joint and with the butane torch heat the joint around the indentation of the solder 'ring' and wait for a silver flow of solder to appear at the joint. Once there stop heating. Repeat the process on all joints until job done. 

Obviously all new pipework will need wall fixings, I recommend every metre, and the radiator brackets will require refitting in the required position. always connect the radiator up to the new joints and pipework with it already in the required position.

Refill the system with the correct inhibitor (once more all in B&Q)

Hope this helps Kate.  Believe me, once you have done it once, you will think how easy it really is.    

You save much money by doing so

On the issue of fitting a gas fire; only get a fully qualified and certified gas fitter to do that job.

Thanks very much Lizzie I think I'll give it a try!

Can I use the butane torch to help install the gas fire too?

[Lizzie_Zoom]

If you are up for a challenge Kate it is an easy DIY job.

Buy 15mm copper pipe at the length required.  Purchase two (maybe more) pre-soldered 15mm straight joints.  If not already in your tools kit, also obtain a butane flame canister and torch flame heads (usually in a kit at B&Q) with a pot of flux and wire wool.

Drain system from the lowest point of the radiator circuit, which normally is a drain fitting with a drain nut.  Cut the radiator piping of the one you want moved, below any pipe bends that serve the radiator. Lay the pipework to where you wish the radiator to be and reconnect using the pre-soldered joints after wire woolling the copper pipe ends to a shine, applying flux, conecting the joint and with the butane torch heat the joint around the indentation of the solder 'ring' and wait for a silver flow of solder to appear at the joint. Once there stop heating. Repeat the process on all joints until job done. 

Obviously all new pipework will need wall fixings, I recommend every metre, and the radiator brackets will require refitting in the required position. always connect the radiator up to the new joints and pipework with it already in the required position.

Refill the system with the correct inhibitor (once more all in B&Q)

Hope this helps Kate.  Believe me, once you have done it once, you will think how easy it really is.    

You save much money by doing so

On the issue of fitting a gas fire; only get a fully qualified and certified gas fitter to do that job.

Thanks very much Lizzie I think I'll give it a try!

Can I use the butane torch to help install the gas fire too?

Nice one Kate

[Kate]

Millwall is a plumber and he lives in london but hes bloody ugly

I only want a plumber that looks like Johnny Depp!

[Lizzie_Zoom]

Millwall is a plumber and he lives in london but hes bloody ugly

I only want a plumber that looks like Johnny Depp!

Who doesn't!!

[r1]

Millwall is a plumber and he lives in london but hes bloody ugly

I only want a plumber that looks like Johnny Depp!

Who doesn't!!

me

[Kate]

Millwall is a plumber and he lives in london but hes bloody ugly

I only want a plumber that looks like Johnny Depp!

Who doesn't!!

me

Yes you do really!