Service · P-10

Underfloor heating

The most efficient, most comfortable heat in your home. Designed, installed, and commissioned by people who actually know how to do it.

Price
On request
Duration
2-5 days
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Wet underfloor heating turns your floor into a giant low-temperature radiator. It heats more evenly than radiators, runs at lower water temperatures (so it's cheaper to run with a modern condensing boiler or heat pump), and frees up wall space.

It's also commonly fitted badly. Pipework spaced too far apart leaves cold patches. Manifolds in stupid locations make balancing impossible. Insulation skimped on means half the heat goes downwards into the slab. We've been called to fix more bad UFH installs than we've installed from scratch — and we've done plenty of those.

We design every UFH job around the room: heat loss calculation, pipe spacing, manifold position, zone control. Whether it's a single bathroom or an entire ground floor, the design comes first, the install second.

Process

How it works

01
Survey + heat loss calc
Every room gets a heat loss calculation: window area, insulation level, floor construction, target temperature. This determines pipe spacing — usually 100-150mm centres for living rooms, 100mm for bathrooms.
02
Design and quote
We produce a layout drawing showing pipe runs, manifold position, zoning. Quote covers materials and labour. Allows you to see exactly what's being installed before committing.
03
Insulation + pipe lay
If retrofitting onto an existing slab, insulation board first. Then the pipe is clipped or stapled in the designed pattern. We pressure-test every loop before screed goes down — much easier to fix problems now.
04
Manifold + controls
Manifold installed in an accessible location (cupboard, utility, riser). Each zone gets its own loop, valve, actuator, and thermostat. Wired up and connected to the boiler.
05
Screed or boards down
Screed pour or chipboard/tile boards laid over the pipework. We coordinate with your builder/tiler to ensure the system stays under pressure throughout.
06
Commission and balance
Once the floor's down, we bring the system up to temperature gradually, balance the flow rates between zones, and set up the thermostats. You learn how it works in 10 minutes.
FAQs

Common questions

FAQ-01

Will it work with my existing boiler?

Yes, with a blending valve to mix the boiler's high-temperature output (70-80°C) down to UFH temperatures (35-50°C). If you're due a new boiler, modern weather-compensated boilers work better with UFH still.

FAQ-02

How much does underfloor heating cost?

Single bathroom: £1,200-£1,800. Open-plan kitchen-diner: £2,500-£4,500. Whole ground floor of a 4-bed house: £6,000-£10,000. All quoted fixed-price after survey.

FAQ-03

Is it cheaper to run than radiators?

Generally yes, when paired with a condensing boiler or heat pump. UFH runs at much lower water temperatures (35-50°C vs 70-80°C for radiators), which is exactly the sweet spot for modern boilers' highest efficiency. Customers typically report 15-25% lower heating bills.

FAQ-04

What about the floor type?

Tiles and stone are best — they conduct heat efficiently. Engineered wood is fine if rated for UFH. Carpet is possible but reduces output by up to 40%, so the system needs to be sized accordingly. Solid hardwood is generally not recommended (can warp).

FAQ-05

How long does it take to heat up?

Slower than radiators — typically 2-4 hours from cold to comfortable. This is actually a feature, not a bug: UFH systems work best when set on a steady schedule rather than blasted on and off. Modern smart thermostats handle this automatically.

FAQ-06

What if a leak develops?

Properly installed UFH using continuous loops (no buried joins) is extremely reliable — most leaks happen at the manifold, which is accessible. We carry £5m public liability insurance and offer a 25-year warranty on the pipe itself when fitted as part of our service.