Underfloor Heating FAQs.

The average cost for underfloor heating can be anywhere in the region of £400 - £8500 depending on the size of the area you require to be under floor heated. Room size calculations will have a huge bearing on installation costs for underfloor heating.

Underfloor heating is more efficient to run than radiators and can save on space, however installation costs to supply and fit underfloor heating will be more than traditional radiators. You can keep underfloor heating at a lower temperature making it more cost effective for your central heating system.

Your home will heat up faster to a more comfortable temperature which can in turn allow you to turn your central heating temperature down, resulting in a more energy saving state, saving you money in the long run on your central heating bills.

In accordance with industry standard DIN 4726, the pipes used for underfloor heating must have a projected lifespan of 50 years, however 100 years can be entirely possible with the products that are used for the underfloor heating with general maintenance yearly of your central heating system.

Carpets and underlay which are over 2.5 tog are not suitable for underfloor heating. The best flooring to extract the heat ideally is tile, stone and screed flooring. These types of floor covering can be heated up to 29°C.

It will be cheaper on your bills to turn off your underfloor heating during the summer months. However, it is important to regularly turn your boiler on and your central heating during these months to make sure all is working correctly.