DiscreteHeat UK, Thermaskirt Reviews 

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Evaluating 44 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the excellent service and helpful staff for their professionalism and quick responses. Many people appreciate the product's quality, highlighting its aesthetic appeal, space-saving design, and effective heat distribution. Consumers also commend the heating system's reliable, long-term performance and ease of installation. However, some customers noted challenges with product durability, including issues like rusting, leaks, or shrinking and yellowing trims. A few also found installation problematic, citing difficulties with perfect fits or poor workmanship from recommended installers. Additionally, some reviewers were not happy with customer service, describing it as indifferent or unhelpful when issues arose.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From the initial enquiry to the product arrival the service received has been exemplary, consultation and planning has been first class. The product is well constructed and made to measure. Neighbo... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Chris (discreet uk) and Bernard (local recognised fitter) between us we came up with a wonderful design and fittings within a very short time scale. All professionals who understood my requirements -... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely overwhelmed by the service had by Martin at Discrete heat UK, Has gone above and beyond to help me and my family have heating over Christmas, Although closed for the festive season he pi... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recently ordered a wet heated skirting system from Discrete Heat. The team were able to design a custom solution very quickly from a few basic details. The kit was dispatched very quickly (received wi... See more

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  1. Heating equipment supplier
  2. Central Heating Service

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ThermaSkirt replaces your skirting board & radiators in one & provides a true radiant heating solution like under floor heating. Manufactured by DiscreteHeat UK


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

i fitted skirting heating 10 years ago…

i fitted skirting heating 10 years ago , in november 2023 we had a domestic flood on solid oak flooring ,all of which ha to be lifted due to water damage indoing so the skirting droped out of its fixing clips so i need to dismantle the skirting , i talked to [lauryn] at discreet heat she aranged dispatch of new o:ring @ fitting greace free of charge ,great service 10 out of 10 many thank lauryn at discreetheat a great product
lawrence lewis stourbridge west midlands

29 January 2024
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Reply from DiscreteHeat UK, Thermaskirt

Thanks Lawrence; if only Trust Pilot would allow 10* reviews! : )
Glad to hear we could help and that you weren't charged; we like to look after our early adopters and loyal customers!.
Yours sincerely
Martin Wadsworth
(Owner and Managing Director)

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The product is great and works a treat but....

The product is great and works a treat. You need to make sure you don't need any customer support though as this is non existent. I have required customer support for 2 issues initial non delivery and return of surplus items that I was charged for and did not need. Both times I have been promised call backs and the call backs dont come, equating to more chasing and following up and time wasting, if it was a one time issue with one of my queries I would have put it down as an isolated incident but its both. I eventually received the delivery but it delayed the entire project. I am yet to receive my refund.

It's a shame a good product is let down by non existent customer support.

26 January 2024
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Reply from DiscreteHeat UK, Thermaskirt

Hi Michael
Sorry to read your review.
Yes; we did go through a phase where after sales service was not good enough, but if you (or anyone else) reads our more recent reviews you will find we are regularly getting 5*. This is because we introduced some additional team players to cope with rising demand and also stared some more KPI measuring and monitoring.
Hopefully if you consider using us again, you will find a much better level of after sales care.
Thanks for your broadly positive review of the product.
Yours sincerely
Martin Wadsworth
(Owner & Managing Director)

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Great product, but unhappy with the third-party craftsmanship provided

We had these installed in July and having used them throughout the winter we are very happy with the way it heats the home quickly and efficiently. Customer service from the DiscreetHeat team has also been excellent in our experience so far. We don't really mind the look of the product itself, however, the way it was installed is rather poor.

Not enough gaskets were used to attach the heated skirting to the wall - this means we have very loose sections of the skirting that sort of 'flap about' whenever they are touched. Further to this, the installers left huge holes in the wall behind some parts of the skirting, from which we've seen mice come out. Finally, some of the dummy MDF skirting wasn't glued properly and has now detached from the wall - to us, this last point speaks volumes about how the overall work was carried out.

Given we spent just as much on the installation as we spent on the product itself, we were expecting a much higher standard of work. Referring to online photographs and videos on Thermaskirt's website it's clear that the skirting isn't supposed to be installed the way it is installed in our home.

This is not Thermaskirt's direct fault - as we are very happy with the product that they provided us. However, the contractor who installed the skirting was recommended by them, and they are the ones who fell short of properly installing the skirting. When trying to get in touch with the contractor we've been dismissed and/or ignored. We've gotten in touch with Thermaskirt about the issue now and hoping to find a solution with them soon - will then update the review accordingly.

2 January 2024
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Reply from DiscreteHeat UK, Thermaskirt

Hi GJB. Thanks for your honest appraisal. Sorry to hear your installers were'nt as good as the product, but at least you point that out. Fortunately due to our new online training program and hands on workshops here at the factory, we have more and more trained installers available.
https://www.discreteheat.com/training/
Hopefully if we can work with you again on future projects, you will see a marked improvement.
Yours sincerely
Martin Wadsworth
(Owner & Managing Director)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As I’m not a professional heating…

As I’m not a professional heating engineer I was pleasantly surprised how simple the set up is. Connected to the feed and return of the radiators. Any problems there are helpful staff just a phone call away. Lauryn was particularly helpful on more than one occasion.

21 December 2023
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Reply from DiscreteHeat UK, Thermaskirt

Thank you Alan. We have had a few 1* reviews criticising the installation, which seems a bit harsh as it's out our control.
It's nice to read that if you follow the guides and/or ask for help its straight forward.
You can even learn online how to install it professionally;
https://www.discreteheat.com/training/

Thanks for your feedback

Martin Wadsworth
(Owner & Managing Director)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service very fast delivery

Excellent service very fast delivery

8 December 2023
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Reply from DiscreteHeat UK, Thermaskirt

Thank you Peter!
5* for customer service is our aim, so your comments much appreciated.
Kind regards
MArtin Wadsworth
(Owner & Managing Director)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Almost 8 years old and still good as new. Great idea/product/company

I installed their Thermaskirt product after major flooding in the area on boxing day 2015 (installed Feb 2016) and it's still going strong! Just had my first minor leak from the TRV and they've sent me one out to fix the problem straight away so can't fault their service or product.
I figured this type of product would be useful to dry out the walls quicker if it flooded again, which it did in 2020, and I have zero regrets, still looks almost as good as new. Can be a bit fiddly to install but shouldn't cause too much concern for the DIY enthusiast, or a competent plumber.

14 December 2022
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Reply from DiscreteHeat UK, Thermaskirt

Thanks Veggie
Thats very good news for those who are undecided, or have been getting their information from plumbers and builders who have never heard of us or fitted the product.
Don't believe the nay-sayers. It works and lasts much longer and looks better than a radiator!
Kind regards
Martn Wadsworth
(OWner & MD)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A fraction of the cost of Underfloor

It’s a great idea and, although different, not particularly challenging to install. It’s a fraction of the cost of an underfloor system but works In a similar fashion. The threshhold heating is very good.

8 December 2023
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Reply from DiscreteHeat UK, Thermaskirt

Cheers Andy; very true; compared to ripping up your flooring and throwing away your carpets/laminate/vinyl ThermaSkirt is a much more practical alternative.
Thanks for your 5* review!
Kind regards
Martin Wadsworth
(Owner and Managing Director)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic customer service

Fantastic customer service - Lauryn consistently over-delivers! Had Thermaskirt installed in 2013 and needed new trims as the old ones were looking tatty - Lauren referenced the original order for the necessary details and the new trims are already on their way -outstanding!!

7 December 2023
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Reply from DiscreteHeat UK, Thermaskirt

Great to hear John; we have had a few 1* for customer services (often unfairly in my view) so Mark & Lauryn in After Care will be pleased to read your comments>
Best regards
Martin Wadsworth
(Owner & MD)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The service from start to finish has…

The service from start to finish has been a very positive one with Discrete Heat.The marketing team gave me multiple options to keep my cost low and designed and re designed my layout to translate this to my plumber with ease.I would highly recommend their service and product. Thank you

7 December 2023
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Reply from DiscreteHeat UK, Thermaskirt

Thank you Sarah; CHris and Andy in Sales and Mark & Lauryn in After Care will be pleased to read your comments.
Dont forget our family and friends referral scheme!
Best regards
Martin Wadsworth
(Owner & MD)

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

After several emails and phone calls

After several emails and phone calls, on the promise we would receive a call back we have had to review this company/product with one star. We have had no response from customer service and we are still missing parts for the product we have paid for. The expensive inhibitor that is required as part of the guarantee is still missing despite requests so we have had to purchase additionally in order to install alongside some additional piping requirements. The corner plates and cover plates do not sit flush to the main skirting when installed over the push fit connections leaving an obtrusive look, and these plates are not colour matched to the actual skirting themselves and in all fairness for the near £1500 in skirting we have purchased does not express enough heat for the room compared to a old fashioned radiator or a new stand up radiator. Whilst the boards themselves get very hot to touch, this heat seems to dissipate and does not effectively warm the room. With windows and doors being serviced and the room only being 4 x 6 metres, we sincerely expected a better outcome than this. Unfortunately this is very poor customer service post sale and very ineffective communication strategies in order to help the customer. I am aware that there are allegedly many happy customers and the company may have completed many installations but the service we have received has been nothing more than poor and inadequate.

26 November 2023
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Reply from DiscreteHeat UK, Thermaskirt

HiJose
Sorry to hear of your issues. I believe they are resolved now, but it did take longer than we would have liked. However we have many 5* reviews on here for customer service (before and after your post) so we do get it right 95% of the time.
Hopefully we can help you again in the future, now we have a full team of After Sales Care advisors.
Sorry for any inconvenience

Yours sincerely

Martin Wdsworth
(Owner)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent support when I needed it the most

My heating system had been making some strange noises for a few days, and I thought I'd have a go at bleeding the system. In doing so I managed to break it.

DiscreteHeat took my panicked call on a Sunday, reassured me and got the right part sent out today. Meanwhile I'm still waiting on phone calls back from three of the four emergency plumbers I contacted on Sunday!

13 November 2023
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Reply from DiscreteHeat UK, Thermaskirt

Thank you Tom
This is our usual level of service and we appreciate you making this known to a wider audience.
When we do get it wrong (occasionally!) some clents are all to keen to give us a 1*, rather than the 98% who never have an issue.
To a small family owned business like ours, your review is very helpful.
Thanks again

Martin Wadsworth (owner ) and the DiscreteHEat Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I used ThermaSkirt in my garden room in 2019

I used ThermaSkirt in my garden room extension in 2019 and it has been working well since then. We had one problem because the plumber made an error fitting the corner pieces. Discreteheating helped with this problem and have always been very helpful. Obviously it is important that the system is fitted exactly in accordance with the instructions which include very good videos.

10 November 2023
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Reply from DiscreteHeat UK, Thermaskirt

Cheers Chris for the 5* review; we get it right 1st time 98% of the time, so it's good to know we help when things go wring as well.
Best regards

Martin Wadsworth
(Managing Director)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Danish customer

Hi - we haven't had any experience yet - but would very much like to... however how do we get to buy and have a thermaskirt installed in our flat in Odense, Denmark? Have written your support team on your website, but they haven't responded to my second message with info about being from Denmark.
Hope to hear from your support team - your product seems to be the perfect solution for our home <3

2 November 2023
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Reply from DiscreteHeat UK, Thermaskirt

Hi Charlotte; Sorry, we cant seem to see your original enquiry? Can you email again to info@discreteheat.co.uk
Hopefully our Export Team will be back in touch ASAP.
Thanks
Martin Wadsworth
Managing Director
Discrete Heat Co Ltd

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Bought and installed in 2012 found it…

Bought and installed in 2012 found it tricky when mounting the skirt onto cips and found the staff helpful, 11years later it's started leaking, so I need new rubber seals, have not looked if sold as spares but feel I will need to buy 2no joiners which won't be cheap I expect. Good product but 11 years and it leaks. The rad I took out was 20yrs old and no leaks.

13 October 2023
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Reply from DiscreteHeat UK, Thermaskirt

Hi Peter
Sorry to hear of your issues; we have systems that are 15 years old and still going strong, and that's why we offer a 10 year warranty on the wet parts against faulty manufacture. (most rads are 2~5 years BTW)
TBH; if its started leaking after 11 years, we would probably still help you out.
I have had a quick look on our database and I can't see your name as a client. Was it bought under another name or have you inherited the system?
Either way, if you email with pictures to; technical@discreteheat.co.uk
one of our Tech Team will pick it up and try to help.
Best regards

Martin Wadsworth
MANAGING DIRECTOR

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It actually is discrete heating

Discrete heat were very helpful in getting our project designed. Any queries we had they were on the phone to help. We are very happy with the product.

1 August 2023
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Reply from DiscreteHeat UK, Thermaskirt

Cheers Dave. Thanks for our feedback; we really appreciate it.
Martin Wadsworth
Managing Director

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great product unobtrusive and simple to maintain once installed…

The product is great refined and improved over a number or years .we are pleased to say we have both the electrical version and the plumbed in version on display in our showroom .Only problem is customers cant find it as it is so DISCRETE we have to point it out to them .so we play spot the heating system with them which is in its self a great starting point with potential buyers . The plumbed in version is great whether using a traditional Gas or oil boiler or heat pump. For all electric properties the electric version is much neater and cheaper to run than storage heaters

1 September 2023
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Reply from DiscreteHeat UK, Thermaskirt

Great review infothermagas so thank you very much!

Martin Wadsworth
Managing Director

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super helpful and great product 😊

We bought a new home with discrete heat skirting in the lounge and we love it. It looks amazing and keeps the room warm!

We needed a missing piece as our toddler had been fiddling, and Martin replied very quickly and is arranging it to be sent to us.

17 October 2023
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Reply from DiscreteHeat UK, Thermaskirt

Hope it arrived OK and all is warm & well!
Best regards
Martin Wadsworth
Managing Director

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic product!

Fantastic product!

After completing their comprehensive training, we are excited to get out and fit the product.

16 October 2023
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Reply from DiscreteHeat UK, Thermaskirt

Cheers James. Good installers are what we need and you are definitely one of those!
Kind Regards

Martin Wadsworth
Managing Director

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our Team attended Training on Friday at…

Our Team attended Training on Friday at Discrete Heat to learn how to Design and Install Thermaskirt..

We are looking for a neat solution that removes the need for Radiators and avoids the relatively high cost of UFH..

We think Thermaskirt should be a great solution for our customers...

13 October 2023
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Reply from DiscreteHeat UK, Thermaskirt

So do We Craig! hopefully you've had some hot leads referred to you already.
Best regards
Martin Wadsworth
Managing Director

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