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Heating, hidden in the skirting.

Remove your radiators and get your wall space back. Get a free room-by-room design for your home.

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Rated 4.5 on Trustpilot, 295 reviews

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In their own words: warmth, heat pumps, how long it lasts, older homes and what installation was like.

Will it keep us warm?

“the apartment is warm and cozy with no cold spots anywhere. Best heating decision we ever made.”

Peter R.

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Will it keep us warm?

“generating a lovely consistent heat and with no issues at all”

Chris

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Will it last?

“allowed us to keep the cottage's original floors. It has lasted 10 years without any problems.”

Sam M.

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Does it work with a heat pump?

“Even during the coldest snaps, our flow temperature didn't raise above 42 … The system is quiet”

Craig C.

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Will it suit an older home?

“from early 20th century and in a conservation area … more than happy with the hidden heating”

Jonathan A.

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Will installation be a hassle?

“the process was seamless … The installers were so polite … and even tidied up after themselves!”

Kelly H.

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Will it keep us warm?

“open plan kitchen lounge setting with two bi-fold doors … It has kept us nice and warm in the winter months”

David & Ann

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Does it work with a heat pump?

“installed an air source heat pump as the power source. Thermaskirt has delivered my expectations ever since”

Roger L.

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Will it last?

“16 years later it still looks as good as new and works well.”

Mr J.

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Will it look right?

“a couple of round rooms that really didn't look right with radiators … both works and looks great”

Steve P.

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Space and furniture

“We have been able to remove radiators from the walls and therefore can place furniture all around.”

BC

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Will it keep us warm?

“TS heats the room so evenly.”

Tom H.

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Does it work with a heat pump?

“fitted as part of our Aira heat pump install. We didn't want extra large radiators … it looks great and works extremely well”

Peter M.

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Will it last?

“installed in our bungalow for 14 years, is very reliable”

David P.

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Will it suit an older home?

“modernising a 1940's house … the simple finish of having a skirting board that heats your home”

David K.

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Will installation be a hassle?

“they were very ready to make good the existing skirting boards. They were a pleasure to have around.”

Gillian

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Space and furniture

“The room is evenly heated and no radiators to work your furniture round or block.”

John

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Will it keep us warm?

“the heating and the quality of the heat is beautiful … almost feels like underfloor heating”

Alexis

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Will it last?

“Installed water heated skirting in 2012. Absolutely trouble free in all this time.”

KR

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Will it suit an older home?

“It certainly looks very smart and as I have solid brick walls I like the all round heat it produces.”

Michael R.

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Will it look right?

“the torus top capping installed which has given it a class look”

Steven P.

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Space and furniture

“losing them suddenly make all the rooms more spacious”

Ignacio G.

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Will installation be a hassle?

“the fitters were polite, quick and clean”

Seb E.

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Will it keep us warm?

“nicely heated two bedrooms and a large landing space for the last 15 years … we live in northeast scotland”

James L.

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Will it last?

“using the products for the last 12 years without any problems whatsoever”

Mike

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Will it last?

“never rusts looks as good as new 6 years on”

Dave R.

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Space and furniture

“The radiator stopped furniture being placed where we wanted it … we couldn't be happier with the thermaskirt”

Steve

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Will installation be a hassle?

“a wonderful design and fittings within a very short time scale”

Rick D.

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Who's behind it?

“Never missed a beat but the new stuff is even better … and made in the UK!”

Derek

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Who's behind it?

“It's refreshing to work with a company that genuinely cares about customer satisfaction.”

Mike

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Hear from a homeowner, 16 years on

  • Wickes
  • City Plumbing
  • Jewson
  • NHS
  • BBC
  • Taylor Wimpey
  • Barratt Developments
  • Vistry
  • MKM
  • James Hargreaves

The smart hidden heating solution that replaces radiators.

Reclaim every wall

At just 20mm thick, it projects less than traditional timber skirting. Place your furniture anywhere without blocking the heat source.

Even heat distribution

Creates a thermal envelope around the perimeter. BSRIA testing shows less than 1°C variance across the room, comparable to underfloor heating.

Works with heat pumps

Designed for low flow temperatures (35 to 45°C), so it suits a heat pump now or later, and lets your heat pump run at the lower flow temperatures it works best at.

Quiet operation

Quiet in operation, with no radiator ticking. Ideal for bedrooms.

From your first message to a warm room, in three steps.

  1. Step 1

    Free room-by-room design

    Tell us about your rooms; our design team sends heated lengths, output per room and a parts list, usually within one working day.

  2. Step 2

    Your quote

    A clear price for your project, with no obligation.

  3. Step 3

    Installation

    Fitted by an approved installer near you, at skirting level, with no floors lifted.

Finished homes, before and after

Living room with a wall-mounted radiator before ThermaSkirt was fitted
Before: living room, radiator in place
The same living room after the radiator was replaced with ThermaSkirt skirting
After: the same room, radiator gone
New-build living room with a grey sofa and ThermaSkirt skirting
Living room, new build
Apartment bedroom with floor-to-ceiling windows and ThermaSkirt skirting
Bedroom, apartment refurbishment
Green kitchen with ThermaSkirt plinth heating under the units
Kitchen, plinth heating
Barn conversion living room with a fireplace and ThermaSkirt skirting
Living room, barn conversion
Bedroom with dark walls, oak floor and ThermaSkirt skirting
Bedroom, new build
Home office with a desk and plant, heated by ThermaSkirt
Home office
Open-plan living room with an exposed brick wall and ThermaSkirt skirting
Open-plan living and dining, Drury Lane
Marble-tiled bathroom with ThermaSkirt skirting
Bathroom
Apartment living room with a sofa, coffee table and ThermaSkirt skirting
Living room, apartment
Bedroom with a bedside table and ThermaSkirt under the window
Bedroom, retirement apartment
Kitchen in the Energy House 2.0 test home with ThermaSkirt plinth heating
Kitchen, Energy House 2.0
Heated threshold at patio doors in an open-plan kitchen
Open-plan kitchen, heated threshold
Home office with a desk and Torus-profile ThermaSkirt
Home office, Torus profile

Wet or electric, in the profile you choose

Wet system

Most homes

Connects to your boiler or heat pump, like radiators do.

Electric

Rooms and retrofits

No pipework needed, for rooms or homes without a wet heating system.

Not sure which? You don’t need to be. Our design team works out which system fits your home from your answers.

Three profiles

  • Minimalist ThermaSkirt profile

    Minimalist

    Square edge

  • Torus ThermaSkirt profile

    Torus

    Classic moulding

  • Ovolo ThermaSkirt profile

    Ovolo

    Softer, period profile

Any colour

ThermaSkirt colour matched to timber panelling in an 1893 chapel
Painted to match your decor, in any colour. Colour matched to the panelling, Towcester chapel.

ThermaSkirt and radiators, side by side

How ThermaSkirt compares with replacing your radiators like for like: space, heat pumps, hygiene and looks.

FeatureThermaSkirtStandard radiators
Wall space and furniture placementFrees the wall space radiators take up. Place sofas directly in front.Dictates room layout. Cannot be blocked with heavy furniture.
Heat pump compatibility (35 to 45°C)Long heated length delivers the output needed at low flow temperatures.Needs much larger double or triple panels at low flow temperatures.
Dust and hygieneRadiates clean heat. Wipes clean with a cloth.Traps dust and pet hair inside deep metal fins.
Heating speed (responsiveness)Heats up in 10 to 15 minutes on a standard gas boiler circuit.Heats up in 10 to 15 minutes on a standard gas boiler circuit.
Decor and aestheticsMimics timber skirting profiles (Minimalist, Torus, Ovolo).Takes up wall space and shapes the room layout.

Everything you need to know in 60 seconds

Frequently Asked Questions

Your questions answered

Is ThermaSkirt better than radiators?
ThermaSkirt replaces traditional radiators with discreet heated skirting boards. It delivers comfortable radiant heat while freeing up valuable wall space and eliminating bulky radiators from every room.
Does hidden skirting board heating heat the whole room?
Yes. ThermaSkirt provides even radiant heat around the perimeter of the room, reducing cold spots commonly experienced with conventional radiators.
Can I replace my existing radiators?
Yes. ThermaSkirt connects to existing central heating systems and replaces standard radiators throughout your home.
Does it work with heat pumps?
Yes. ThermaSkirt H2O works with boilers, heat pumps, biomass systems and solar thermal heating.
Is it suitable for renovations?
Absolutely. Because floors don't need lifting, ThermaSkirt is ideal for refurbishments, extensions and listed buildings.

A few more homeowners, in their own words

Who's behind it?

“Never missed a beat but the new stuff is even better … and made in the UK!”

Derek

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Who's behind it?

“It's refreshing to work with a company that genuinely cares about customer satisfaction.”

Mike

Five starsVerified Trustpilot review
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Will installation be a hassle?

“the process was seamless … The installers were so polite … and even tidied up after themselves!”

Kelly H.

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Ready to rethink your radiators?

Tell us about your project and our design team will prepare a free, no-obligation room-by-room design, usually within one working day.

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