Replacement of Bathroom Radiator Valves

JJforever

Hi All

I haven't had a 'new' quote yet but I was wondering how much would it approximately cost to replace both the valves on a radiator in the bathroom? I had this radiator installed only 6 years ago and it has been a problem ever since. When they installed it they did mention something about imperial pipes? The plumbing company who installed it sent out different plumbers to try and fix the leaks but there is still an issue. The guarantee ran out and I asked for a quote to replace the valves and was quoted over £300 incl VAT. I live in the London area. I have decided to get another plumber in. Don't know whether it's worth replacing the whole radiator as well, although I realise this will cost extra. I just want a radiator installed that doesn't leak. Also, do you need a particular radiator for the bathroom?

Any advice is welcome. Thank you in advance.

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Albermarle

Where is it leaking from ?

One problem is that it is in quite an awkward spot .

Also, do you need a particular radiator for the bathroom?

No, but many people will have towel type radiators in a bathroom, just because they are more useful and look nicer.

JJforever

It's leaking from both valves. It is in an awkward spot and I do wonder if this is an issue. But before I call in another plumber I was just wondering what a 'reasonable' quote is to do this? Perhaps £300+ is a reasonable quote. It's just that because the previous plumber couldn't seem to fix the leaks no matter how many plumbers he sent, I didn't see the point in asking him to try again. It may be that another plumber encounters the same issue?

Inforapennyinforapound

I have what looks like the exact same radiator in my bathroom which has just been fitted. Total cost £220,but I am not in London.
£300 sounds expensive for 2 valves! (Get a quote for a new radiator instead ?)

I had several valves leaking recently in different rooms,and I guess this is no help,but I have a Home Care agreement with British Gas and they were all fitted and all I had to pay was a £60 excess.