moving radiator for skirting board

[enigmatic]

Hi,

i've a problem when it has come to fitting skirting around the bedroom, recently i had it boarded and skimmed but rather than have them take out the rad they left if and boarded up to it.

problem i have now is that i cannot get the board behind the pipework as there is insufficent gap.

what would be involved if i wanted to have this area behiind boarded and plastered (which i should of had done first place )


thanks for reading.

 

[seco services]

rad pipes will need moving further out from wall may be enough play in pipes under floorboards to move them back

 

[enigmatic]

well i've left the pipes free slightly where i've put down laminate as i know its a mare to get up.

i like the idea of hiding the pipework within the wall i imagine this is possible as you say there may be enough play within the pipework under the boards?

i know how to take the rad off myself but as for the work i'd like to do is it better to try myself or call in a pro?

thanks

 

[clf-gas]

Remove offending rad, take off brkts and turn round to longer protrusion, or fit 1" latt to wall in place of brkt and attatch brkt to this, Providing enought play in pipework.

 

[enigmatic]

well as the wall behind the rad will be boarded and skimmed to come flush and match the rest i wont need to do that.

all i want to do is move the pipework out, to reach the rads new posisition or better yet hide the pipework behind the board.

say i were to put the pipework behind the wall what kind of joints or attachments would i need out of interest? forgive my lack of knowledge at this point just asking for advice

cheers

 

[clf-gas]

Soldered joints, wouldnt go with compression or pushfit.

 

[enigmatic]

does that mean the pipes would have to be cut from under the floor and redone adequelty to allow the right joints to fit within the wall?

 

[clf-gas]

does that mean the pipes would have to be cut from under the floor and redone adequelty to allow the right joints to fit within the wall?

More than likely. which ever way you go about it I dont expect you will get away with not altering the pipework

 

[enigmatic]

well that puts me on a downer as i've only just laid the floor, i didnt think it was an issue till the skirting board was ready.

were due to have fitted wardrobes in soon so perhaps i will get the floor back up and call in a plumber to alter it.

how much should this type of work cost?

cheers