Radiator repairs
Cold at the bottom? Leaking? Creaking?
Our engineers fix all kinds of radiator problems quickly, from cold spots and leaks to stuck valves and strange noises, and bring the warmth back into every room.
Rated 5★ by 1,300+ customers
What we fix
Every kind of radiator, every kind of fault.
Leaks
We trace the cause, whether it’s a valve, joint or the radiator itself, and fix it the most cost-effective way.
Cold spots
Cold at the bottom usually means sludge. Cold at the top usually means air. We sort both.
Noises
Banging, gurgling and ticking pipes quietened down.
Cracks
Cracked cast iron, steel or plastic radiators repaired or replaced safely.
When it can’t wait
Radiator trouble never picks a good time.
A leak in the middle of the night, or a radiator going cold on the coldest weekend of winter. We know these problems always arrive at the worst moment, so we respond fast and get your heating back to normal.
If a radiator is past saving, we can remove it and fit a modern, more efficient replacement, often on the same visit.
Homecare: boiler cover from people you’ll actually like.
Our own local, pre-paid cover. No excess, no call centres, no chatbots. Just our engineers and office team, who know your home.
Reviews
“Professional job from start to finish”
Real reviews from real customers on Google. Trusted heating & plumbing across Bolton… and beyond.
“Had our new boiler fitted, then a boiler service and a new outside tap since. More than satisfied with the work and the price. Really nice, helpful staff — the office are always pleasant with a lovely attitude. Would highly recommend.”
“Just had Scott fit our new boiler and I can’t praise him enough — professional, tidy, explained clearly what he was doing and cleaned up afterwards. From Scott the fitter to the bubbly, friendly girls in the office, I’d recommend RJ Martindale to everyone.”
“Excellent service at an excellent price from Ryan and his team for 5 years now. My mother-in-law has just had a new boiler thanks to them and started the Homecare plan, which is so much cheaper than British Gas. We have Homecare too and wish we’d done it sooner.”
“We wanted an aircon unit in our main bedroom and it was done quickly, without issue and without any mess — just so tidy. Dan was superb. A few other jobs done at the same time to a very high standard. Would give 6 stars if I could.”
“What a fabulous team. The office staff are so accommodating and pleasant and the workmanship is excellent. Nothing is too much trouble, no short cuts. I’m changing my long-standing home care agreement with British Gas to Martindale’s because I’m so impressed.”
“What a fabulous team. The office staff are so accommodating and pleasant and the workmanship is excellent. Nothing is too much trouble, no short cuts. I’m changing my long-standing home care agreement with British Gas to Martindale’s because I’m so impressed.”
“New boiler installed. Dan was excellent — used floor protection and footwear covers, respected the property and cleaned up any mess. I’d definitely recommend RJ Martindale for your heating and plumbing needs. Very friendly.”
“A Wi-Fi Bosch air con install in our conservatory. Cannot fault the installers, Daniel & Aaron — a neat job with absolutely no mess, and personable chaps who are a credit to the company. We chose Martindales on the back of reviews and their Which? accreditation.”
“Just signed up for Advanced Homecare cover and had our boiler serviced today. Very impressed — the engineer was polite, friendly and professional. We will definitely recommend RJ Martindale Ltd.”
“Couldn’t have asked for a more professional job from start to finish. Everyone was polite and respectful of the property, all packaging removed and no mess from drilling whatsoever. We were delighted with the whole experience.”
“Had our new boiler fitted, then a boiler service and a new outside tap since. More than satisfied with the work and the price. Really nice, helpful staff — the office are always pleasant with a lovely attitude. Would highly recommend.”
FAQs
Radiator repairs: your questions.
Can’t see your question? Our friendly office team is on hand Mon–Fri 8–5 and Sat 9–12.
How much does a radiator repair cost?
It depends on the fault and any parts needed. Our call-out is £150 inc. VAT including up to 1.5 hours’ labour, which covers most radiator jobs.
Can you repair a cracked cast iron radiator?
Often, yes. Cast iron is brittle and can crack, but our engineers can repair many cracks with specialist radiator compounds. Where it’s not safe to repair, we’ll recommend a replacement.
Why is my radiator cold at the bottom?
Usually it’s a build-up of sludge. A power flush cleans it out and restores heat across your whole system. More on power flushing.
Is radiator repair covered by Homecare?
Yes. Our Premium, Advanced and Complete plans cover repairs to your whole central heating system, radiators included.
What areas do you cover?
We cover Bolton, Horwich, Chorley, Wigan, Leigh, Preston, Bury, Blackburn, Rochdale, Oldham, Salford, Manchester, Lancaster and Morecambe. See every area we cover.
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