Nothing on the walls. Heat only the rooms you use. Slim white PowerBoard panels on the ceiling warm people and everything in the room directly, instead of heating the air first. Supplied and installed across the UK.
Oxford's OX-postcode area is unusually planning-sensitive: most of the central core sits within the Central Conservation Area, and Oxford City Council enforces strict rules on visible flues, external boilers and any alteration that affects the historic skyline. The city's Victorian terraces in Jericho and Cowley sit alongside listed college buildings and the rapidly expanding science-park apartments of Headington. Oxfordshire winters here average around 3.5°C and the city's low river-valley location brings persistent morning fog and damp. PoweRad's Oxford installers cover OX1 to OX4, fitting ceiling-mounted infrared panels into student lets, listed properties and modern apartments - all without external flue penetrations or anything visible from the conservation-area street frontage. Each room is independently thermostatted for fair student-let billing.
PoweRad fits ceiling-mounted infrared panels across Oxford and nearby areas including London, Reading and Milton Keynes. With local homes typically rated EPC D, moving from storage heaters or an ageing gas system to room-by-room infrared is a straightforward way to lift comfort and efficiency.
No boiler, no radiators, no pipework. Slim electric panels sit flat on the ceiling and warm the room the same way the sun warms you.
Around 3cm thin and out of sight overhead. They free up every wall, and there is nothing for children or pets to touch.
Infrared warms the walls, floor and furniture directly, the way sunshine does. The warmth is even from floor to ceiling and does not vanish the moment a door opens.
Panels reach full output in under 10 minutes and every room is controlled separately, so you only ever heat the rooms you are using.
The numbers that shape heating bills in Oxford, Oxfordshire.
87% of Oxford's 58,000 households heat with gas, and the average energy bill runs about £142 a month. Gas is cheaper per unit than electricity, so the case for infrared rests on heating only the rooms you use, a lower installation cost and no boiler to service. A free remote heat-loss survey shows your like-for-like numbers before you spend a penny. See how we calculate savings
Plenty of Oxford homes still run ageing warm-air units, gas boilers or LPG systems that cost more every year to fuel, service and repair. Infrared ceiling panels are the modern electric replacement: no pipework, no flue, no annual service. Panels are fitted room by room, usually in 1-2 days, and every room gets its own thermostat so you stop heating empty space.
Panels are independent of the existing pipework, so you can switch over room by room and cap the old system when it suits you.
No annual gas safety check, no boiler service contract, no parts to fail. A 10-year product warranty instead.
A free remote heat-loss survey gives you a like-for-like running cost comparison against your current system before you decide anything.
See how PowerBoard's advanced infrared technology solves the most common heating challenges faced by Oxford properties.
Common heating challenge affecting many Oxford properties.
Advanced infrared technology delivering superior heating performance.
PowerBoard heating systems meet the highest industry standards for safety, efficiency, and performance in Oxford installations.
European Conformity certification ensuring safety standards
Hazardous Substances compliance for environmental safety
Meets UK electrical safety and building regulations
Understanding Oxford's unique climate, property landscape, and energy profile
Oxford sits in a low Thames-valley basin and routinely traps cold, foggy air through November and December - the city centre averages around 3.5°C in January but morning fog can keep daytime temperatures suppressed for a week at a time. The river-valley location drives persistent damp on cold-bridged solid walls.
The OX-postcodes are unusually planning-sensitive: most of the central core sits within the Central Conservation Area, and Oxford City Council enforces strict rules on visible flues and any alteration affecting the historic skyline. The university colleges hold a significant share of the central housing stock and apply their own additional restrictions.
Most Oxford homes are on mains gas, but the listed college accommodation and the central conservation-area flats are largely electric because external flues are not permitted. Oxford City Council's Zero Carbon Oxford partnership targets net-zero by 2040 - ahead of the national target.
The defining Oxford heating problem is the Central Conservation Area consent regime - visible flues, external boilers and condensate pipes are heavily restricted, and the colleges add a further layer of approval for college-owned properties. Ceiling-mounted infrared sits invisible from the street and is one of the few approved retrofit options.
Simple, reliable heating backed by genuine guarantees
Comprehensive manufacturer warranty for complete peace of mind
Professional installation with minimal disruption to your home
Independently safety certified by Intertek (250 panel, certificate 30095)
No moving parts means no annual servicing or repair costs
Instant radiant warmth with no waiting for radiators to warm up
No fans, pumps or boiler noise, just completely silent heating
Anyone with basic DIY skills can install infrared heating panels in Oxford. Mount panels yourself, connect the cable harness, and get electrician sign-off for thermostat installation.
Calculate panel requirements based on room size and insulation. Use our online calculator to determine how many panels you need for effective heating coverage.
Securely mount panels to ceiling using included brackets. Connect panels together using cable harness and 4-way adaptors. Simple plug-and-play connections anyone can do.
Certified electrician connects and tests thermostat, ensures system safety, and provides electrical compliance certification. Required for warranty validation.
Control your heating from anywhere using the smart thermostat app. Set schedules, adjust temperatures room-by-room, and monitor energy usage in real-time.
Save on installation costs by mounting panels yourself. Simple, safe, and straightforward process.
Electrician certification ensures safety standards and maintains your 10-Year Warranty coverage.
Advanced app control with scheduling, zone management, and energy monitoring capabilities.
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Tell the System Designer about your rooms and it works out how many panels you need and what they cost. Takes a few minutes, no details required until you are ready.
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PowerBoard panels start from £249 per panel. Installation costs vary by property size and the number of panels needed. We provide a free, no-obligation remote survey and quote for all Oxfordshire properties, with fully transparent pricing and no hidden costs.
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