Radiator Replacement Quote Template with Worked Example (UK)

Worked example

The notes

Mr D Harper, Gateshead: “Swap 2 old rads (back bedroom + lounge) for Type 22 double panels, same size, new TRVs both, drain down + refill, inhibitor, 1 day.”

Item	Qty	Unit price	Total
Type 22 double panel radiator	2 each	£85.00	£170.00
TRV and lockshield set	2 sets	£22.00	£44.00
Brackets and fittings	1 lot	£25.00	£25.00
Inhibitor	1 each	£14.00	£14.00
Labour, 1 day	7 hours	£50.00	£350.00

Subtotal: £603.00
VAT at 20%: £120.60
Total: £723.60

Example prices for illustration only. Your prices depend on your area, the spec and access, so set your own.

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What a radiator replacement quote should include

Radiator type and size (e.g. Type 22, 600 × 1000)
Valves: TRVs and lockshields
Drain down, refill, bleed and inhibitor
Whether pipework needs altering for a different size
Disposal of the old radiators

Common mistakes

Assuming the size matches

If the new radiator has different pipe centres, you'll be altering pipework. Say the quote assumes same-size replacements.

Skipping inhibitor on the quote

It's a small cost but it shows the customer you're protecting their system.

Questions

Should I quote per radiator or per job?

Per radiator for materials, and labour as a total, works well. The customer can see what one more radiator would add.

Do I need to drain the whole system?

Usually yes for radiator swaps. Including the drain down and refill on the quote explains why it takes the time it does.

What VAT applies?

Standard rate 20% for most radiator work if you're VAT registered.

General guidance, not legal or technical advice. Check current regulations for your job.