At Radrestore we bring beautiful vintage cast iron radiators back to life — restored inside and out at our Greater Manchester workshop by our Guild of Master Craftsmen team. One simple, transparent price — £30 per section inc VAT, from £150 per radiator — and we only do what your radiator actually needs. Get an instant guide price below, then send a few photos for a firm, verified quote.
Every original radiator is a piece of Victorian engineering built to outlast us all. Restoring yours keeps that history alive — and heating your home.
How it works
- Get your instant estimate — sections plus finish in the calculator below, price on the spot.
- Send photos — we verify the details and confirm a firm price.
- Collection or drop-off — UK-wide collection, or bring it to our workshop in Reddish, Stockport.
- Restoration — stripped, repaired, flushed and pressure-tested to 4 bar, then refinished.
- Back to you — delivered ready to fit, backed by our 25-year guarantee.
Instant restoration estimate
Restoration is from £150 inc VAT — £30 per section, five-section minimum. Tell us about your radiators for an instant guide price; add a few photos at the end for a firm, verified quote.
Restoration is £30 per section inc VAT with a five-section minimum, so prices start from £150 per radiator. Finishes per section: Classic included, Signature +£10, Custom RAL colour +£15, Bespoke metallic or polished +£20. Use this estimator for an instant guide price; radiators over 25 sections need a bespoke quote by phone or WhatsApp.
Inc VAT — £30 per section, five-section minimum. Final price confirmed from your photos.
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Send us your details and a photo of each radiator — your estimate summary is already in the message — and we’ll confirm a firm restoration price.
Our cast iron radiator restoration process
Old fittings replaced
We remove the old fittings and fit new ½” BSP bushes, ready for modern heating systems and thermostatic valves. Matching valves and accessories are available too.
Shot-blasted, never dipped
Paint, rust and corrosion are removed in our in-house iron shot-blaster — never caustic tanks or acid dipping. Cleaner, greener and no chemical residue left behind.
Flushed & pressure-tested
The internals are flushed and cleaned of years of sludge for better efficiency, then every radiator is pressure-tested to 4 bar so any weak points are found and repaired before it leaves us.
Why restore with Radrestore
We all do broadly the same job — here’s what sets us apart, honestly.
Total transparency
A clear per-section price and an instant online estimate — no “email us and wait to find out.”
25-year guarantee
Every restoration is backed by our 25-year guarantee.
Reduce, reuse, recycle
Restoring the radiator you already own is far kinder to the planet than casting a new one. UK-wide collection and delivery available.
Proud members of the Guild of Master Craftsmen — independently vetted for quality and workmanship.
Contact Radrestore
Phone: 0161 843 8163
Email: info@radrestore.co.uk
Workshop: Unit 8, Station Road Industrial Estate, Reddish, Stockport, Greater Manchester SK5 6ND
Social: @radrestore · facebook.com/radrestoreuk
Collection and delivery available UK-wide. Showroom open Mon–Fri 9:00–5:30, weekends by appointment.
Restoration FAQs
How much does it cost to restore a cast iron radiator?
Restoration costs from £150 including VAT. The price is £30 per section inc VAT (minimum five sections), plus your chosen finish: Classic is included, Signature +£10, a Custom RAL colour match +£15, and Bespoke metallic or polished finishes +£20 per section. Radiators over 25 sections get a bespoke quote by phone or WhatsApp. Use the online estimator for an instant guide, then send photos for a firm price.
Do you use acid or caustic dipping to strip the paint?
No. We strip every radiator with our in-house iron shot-blaster. There’s no caustic tank, no acid dip and no days-long chemical soak — it’s cleaner, greener and leaves no residue.
Is my restored radiator guaranteed?
Yes — every restoration is pressure-tested to 4 bar and backed by our 25-year guarantee.
Will a restored radiator work with modern heating and thermostatic valves?
Yes. We fit new ½” BSP bushes as standard, so your radiator is ready for modern systems and TRVs, and is compatible with heat pumps and condensing boilers. Not sure what heat output you need? Try our BTU calculator.
Can you repair leaks or damaged sections?
Yes. Pressure testing finds any weak points, and we repair or replace damaged sections and gaskets as required. Repairs typically add up to £10 per section of the affected radiator, and larger jobs such as replacement legs are quoted individually — send photos with your quote request and we’ll confirm the exact price.
What finishes can I choose?
Classic (Black, White or Grey) is included. Signature (+£10 per section) covers our curated collection of over 20 colours. A custom match to any RAL colour is +£15 per section. Bespoke (+£20 per section) is our metallic and specialist polished range — bronze, brass, rose gold, and etched, satin, full or mirror polish.
Do you collect and deliver cast iron radiators?
Yes — we offer collection and delivery UK-wide, or you’re welcome to bring radiators to our workshop in Reddish, Stockport, Greater Manchester.