thanks for the tips. maybe i dont need to remove them then, i'll see
what the plasterer reckons.
i think a thermostat in the lounge sounds like a good idea (outside
wall, main living area), any ideas on cost? i guess i would be
replacing the current drayton timer with a different one?
could i still use the TRV's on the 'always on' setting so they would
act as standard open valves?