Professional cast iron radiator renovation & restoration

At Vintage Cast Iron Radiators, we breathe new life into historic heating. Our cast iron radiator renovation service restores the timeless beauty and function of both antique and vintage radiators, preserving their heritage while ensuring modern performance.

Whether you’re renovating a period home, updating an interior with character pieces, or looking to improve the efficiency of your current radiators, we offer tailored renovation solutions for every need.

What’s included in our cast iron radiator renovation?

We offer a full spectrum of services designed to rejuvenate your cast iron radiators

  • For a seal replacement service, we dismantle your radiator and replace the seals in between the sections therefore rectifying any leaks that are occurring between the sections. For this service, we don’t undertake any cosmetic work such as blast cleaning or repainting. Your radiators will come back to you looking exactly the same (or maybe a little worse because of the work we have had to do on them).

  • Our radiator refurbishment service will make sure your radiators look gorgeous (stripping the paint, relocating bushes, renewing bleed valves or nipples and re-painting). We don’t however separate the sections or replace seals.

  • The most labour intensive and involved of all our services, we will dismantle your radiator completely into its component parts. We strip the paint, replace the seals, and renew the bleed valves or nipples. After this, we rebuild your radiator and beautifully re-paint it.

  • We generally undertake a mixed service if we encounter a problem with a radiator that has come to us for refurbishment. Perhaps a pressure test has uncovered a leaking seal or a crack in a section. To save you money and unnecessary work, a combination of a refurbishment service and a seal replacement service is undertaken. We fix or replace only the parts that are proven to be damaged or not functioning as they should.

Choose Between Authentic Antique & Reproduction Radiators

Looking for something unique? Our workshop doesn’t just restore—we also offer a wide selection of ready-to-install radiators, both genuine antiques and modern replicas:

Both options are available in a wide range of styles, sizes, and finishes — from ornate Victorian to sleek Edwardian designs.

Antique Cast Iron Radiators – Salvaged and restored period radiators, perfect for traditional homes and restoration projects.

New Reproduction Cast Iron Radiators – Modern replicas with period styling, built to current heating standards and available in customizable sizes and finishes.

Custom finishes and accessories

Custom Paint Finishes & Accessories

Choose from dozens of classic and contemporary finishes, including polished metallics, heritage hues, and custom colour matching. Complete the look with our selection of:

  • Valves

  • Wall Stays

  • Pipe shrouds, feet, and brackets

 

For further information about all of these services, request a copy of our cast iron radiator renovation brochure. Not sure where to start or have questions? Contact us for an informal chat. We’re always happy to share our knowledge.

There’s a lot of specialist work involved in renovating radiators. It can be an exciting project for amateurs to undertake, but it can be tricky. Before you do it, take a look at our article on buying from a specialist.