This story is sponsored by Yorkshire Radiators.
Choosing a new radiator without professional advice could end up being an expensive mistake, a Harrogate business-owner has warned.
Clyde Williams, who owns and runs Yorkshire Radiators with his wife Crystal, said that snags in the buying process are common, and expert input from the start is the best way to avoid problems. He said:
“Sometimes the wrong design is delivered, or there’s a valve missing – this kind of thing happens all the time. Sometimes, plumbers forget to ask the customer about the height of the skirting board or the thickness of the wall – there are a thousand things that can go wrong – and mistakes can be costly.
“Trying to do it all yourself can just end up a false economy, so it makes good financial sense to leave it all to us. We manage the whole procurement process, so if there’s a problem, we’ll deal with the headache; the customer can cross it off their list of things to worry about.”
Yorkshire Radiators, which is based in purpose-built premises on the new Harrogate West Business Park, on Penny Pot Lane in Harrogate, supplies bespoke radiators direct to the customer. Its carbon-zero unit includes a warehouse, spray booth and showroom all under one roof, making it a one-stop for homeowners, plumbers and interior designers looking for the perfect heating system delivered with a short lead time.
The company offers three different styles of radiator – with round, flat and oval profiles – in a range of sizes, 10 horizontal and eight vertical, and a choice of 12 colours.
Clyde said:
“You don’t have to have a radiator in just black, white or grey anymore. We can supply them in bronze, gunmetal, antique copper, or even Barbie pink! And we can save you money.
“We offer a showroom service and after-sales care, but we sell at internet prices – there isn’t a single online provider undercutting us.
“Also, most of our competitors take eight weeks to turn around an order, but we can do it within 10 working days. That’s a hugely important difference if you’re waiting in the cold!
“Think twice before you order a new radiator. Come and talk to us first.”
Find out more:
To view all our radiator options, drop into our showroom at Unit 9, Harrogate West Business Park, HG3 2FN. It’s open every weekday from 9.30am to 5.30pm (3pm on Wednesdays) and by appointment on Saturdays. Alternatively, visit the Yorkshire Radiators website.
Yorkshire Radiators has also set up an incentive scheme for local contractors, which is good news for them and their customers. Local plumbers and central heating engineers can find out more about this deal should call 07838 497803 or email by tapping here.
Yorkshire Radiators moves to become one-stop shop for home heating
This story is sponsored by Yorkshire Radiators.
A family-run company that supplies bespoke radiators direct to the customer has expanded into new, purpose-built premises to meet increased demand.
Yorkshire Radiators has moved to a two-storey property on the new Harrogate West Business Park, on Penny Pot Lane in Harrogate. The carbon-zero unit includes a warehouse, spray booth and showroom all under one roof.
Clyde Williams, who set up the business with wife Crystal in 2020, said:
“These new premises mean we’re now like a one-stop for radiators. We source the radiators, powder-coat them at our factory in Yorkshire, and deliver them, cutting out the middleman. We’ve streamlined the process – we get hold of the stock, store it and sell it ourselves – so there’s no wholesaler, and for the customer, that means low prices.
“We’re able to compete with the internet but with personal service – for example, we do site visits.
“Our competitors typically charge double the price with an eight- or 10-week wait, whereas we can offer the perfect style of radiator in the colour you want, with a lead-time of just a week. It’s fast service with personal delivery.”
Yorkshire Radiators offers three different styles of radiator – with round, flat and oval profiles – in a range of sizes, 10 horizontal and eight vertical, and a choice of 12 colours.
Clyde Williams has been in the radiator business for nearly 20 years.
Clyde said:
“Radiators sold online typically come in black, white or grey, but we can colour-match all five components of the radiator – the brackets, pipe cover, valve, air-bleed valves, and the radiator itself, meaning we can find a solution to suit most households.
“There’s a lot to take into account – the size of the room, the strength of the wall, the location of the pipes, and the levels of window-sills and shelves – so if someone is decorating a room, I always advise they start with the radiators and work around those. We supply two Harrogate-based interior designers – Stylesmith Interiors and Caroline Gardner Interior Design – and that’s how they like to work.”
Yorkshire Radiators has also set up an incentive scheme for local tradesmen, which is good news for them and their customers. Local trades interested in this deal should call 07838497803 or email by tapping here.
Clyde, who is originally from South Africa, has been in the radiator business for nearly 20 years and hopes to grow his company into a national concern.
He said: “As in any sector, if you offer good service and aim to be the best, you can carve out a business anywhere. That’s what we’re trying to do. We do things properly, we don’t rush things, and the results can be stunning.”
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As the season changes, you may not be thinking about central heating any more, but summer is the time to invest in your home, ready for next winter!
If you’re redecorating a room, moving into a new property, or just want a beautiful new radiator perfectly matched to your décor, drop into our showroom at Unit 9, Harrogate West Business Park, HG3 2FN; it’s open every weekday from 9.30am to 5.30pm (3pm on Wednesdays) and by appointment on Saturdays. Alternatively, visit the Yorkshire Radiators website.