Removing kitchen radiator to make more unit space

ceb1995

So we've very recently bought our first home and there are numerous cosmetic things that we want to change over time.
One issue for us is although the kitchen diner space works for two of us it won't be enough storage space for us when we have a family, so either we remove the radiator alone and put more units in or we remove the radiator and get the door moved to the other end of the room so it flows that bit better (we're getting french doors and new windows put in soon and with the house not feeling that cold currently, i m not that concerned about losing one radiator). Having had a look online I can't find any ballpark figures for both options so would appreciate any thoughts as to cost?
It's a load baring wall so I know that'll mean an rsj being putting in if we move the door.

Doozergirl

It doesn't mean an RSJ if you're literally talking about a door into a room. It would be a concrete lintel.

Removing a radiator and adjusting the pipework is minimal. In fact, if it's going behind kitchen units, the pipework could be left. Cost is minimal. Do it as part of the eventual kitchen fit.

Moving the door, is a more complicated to price as it involves carpentry, rubbish removal, plastering, potentially electrics in the way, two or three rooms that end up needing decorating as a result. Are you keeping the door or buying new? £20 door or £100? Decorating yourselves or expecting others to do it? The job itself is simple but it causes knock on effects through several rooms.

ceb1995

Doozergirl wrote: »

It doesn't mean an RSJ if you're literally talking about a door into a room. It would be a concrete lintel.

Removing a radiator and adjusting the pipework is minimal. In fact, if it's going behind kitchen units, the pipework could be left. Cost is minimal. Do it as part of the eventual kitchen fit.

Moving the door, is a more complicated to price as it involves carpentry, rubbish removal, plastering, potentially electrics in the way, two or three rooms that end up needing decorating as a result. Are you keeping the door or buying new? £20 door or £100? Decorating yourselves or expecting others to do it? The job itself is simple but it causes knock on effects through several rooms.

Thank you for your reply ,
we plan to keep the door rather than buying a new one for now and are intending to redecorate the whole house ourselves anyway so no concerns there. we've got an electrician coming tomorrow morning so will speak to them about where the electrics are in the kitchen.

FreeBear

Doozergirl wrote: »

Removing a radiator and adjusting the pipework is minimal. In fact, if it's going behind kitchen units, the pipework could be left. Cost is minimal. Do it as part of the eventual kitchen fit.

It is also worth having a look at plinth/kickstrip heaters - Not cheap, but if you want to free up wall space, worth a look.

I've got one in my kitchen plumbed in to the central heating system, and it keeps the room warm - On reflection, I think I could have done with getting a higher rated one with dual electric/CH connections.

Detroit

I did exactly this last year. I too thought the kitchen radiator would make no difference.
I was wrong!
My kitchen is now absolutely freezing.

ariba10

FreeBear wrote: »

It is also worth having a look at plinth/kickstrip heaters - Not cheap, but if you want to free up wall space, worth a look.

We have one of these (one of our better investments)

If you come home to a cold house this will warm it up quickly.

( and the dogs favourite place )