"chris" wrote in message
We have electric baseboard heat now and I would like to convert to oil
heating system. I would like to know what is the fair price for installing
a
new radiator system alone, _not_ including the furnace.

I have no idea.

I am thinking
whether I can do the pipe work myself and then have oil company to install
the furnace later. I don't have knowledge in heating system but I think I
can have two branches. One remains in the basement and another one for
upstair which look like the water pipe can go along the ceiling of the
basement and poke up to the floor above in places where radiators are
needed
and then go down to the basement ceiling again. Is it something I can do
without a professional? TIA.

Maybe, it is not fair straight forward. First, you have to know what size
baseboard you need. Each room will usually have one wall with the metal on
it for appearance, but only a portion may be needed with the actual finned
tubing. This has to be sized out first.

Next, how good are you at soldering in tight places? This is probably the
most difficult and critical parts of the job. Even if you have a pro do
that portion of the job, you can save by drilling the holes and mounting the
hardware.
Ed