Cast Iron Radiator Centre

Cast iron radiators made in the Midlands since 1985

Cast Iron Radiator Centre is a British family business established in 1985 that presents itself as one of the leading suppliers of cast iron radiators, valves and accessories for domestic and trade customers across the UK and Europe. The company began by sourcing reclaimed radiators for its customers and today sells new radiators with the look of the originals, built, tested, painted and prepared to order in its Midlands workshop.

The company states that every radiator is assembled and checked individually to guarantee its efficiency and quality, and that orders are made in as little as seven working days. Its catalogue includes traditional, Victorian, ornate and Art Nouveau styles, with finishes such as antique bronze, cream white, gunmetal grey, matt black, satin black or primer only.

Radiator and accessory catalogue

The range is organised by style and by number of columns. Featured families include Traditional Column, the most popular according to the company, Art Nouveau, Ascot, Balmoral and Princess, with heights from 330 mm to 768 mm and configurations of 2, 3, 4 and 9 columns. The catalogue shows guide prices from £53 in the Traditional Column range and from £328 for best seller packages.

Alongside the radiators, the shop sells thermostatic and manual valves, accessories and spares, wall stays, pipe shrouds and sleeves, rigid valve extensions, system inhibitors and protectors, paint finish samples, touch-up spray paint, bleed valves and keys, and a cast iron radiator assembly tool. It also offers a BTU calculator and a lookbook for inspiration.

In-house manufacturing and guarantee

The company maintains that its radiators are built in the UK with no middleman, which allows it to offer prices up to 40% lower than those of its competitors. All radiators come with a ten-year guarantee and, according to the company, are compatible with modern central heating systems and can be installed by plumbers or heating engineers.

The firm champions cast iron over aluminium for its high thermal mass and large surface area, which allow it to release heat slowly and evenly even after the heating is turned off. It also notes that these radiators can last for decades, with original Victorian examples still in use, and that they are available in different finishes and sizes to suit any interior.

Customer service and delivery

The site states delivery times of ten to twelve days for radiators and one to two days for all other accessories. The company says it has sold more than 200,000 radiators across the UK and offers an advice service to help choose the right model, as well as a promise to match or beat any comparable quote.

The company serves both domestic and trade customers and delivers throughout the UK and to Europe. Its team, according to its presentation, helps answer questions and select the most suitable radiator for each space.