What is Underfloor Heating?
What are the benefits of Underfloor Heating?
Low maintenance costs
Once UFH is installed it typically requires less maintenance than a traditional central heating system. No more leaky radiators and constant call-outs. UFH systems typically have a guarantee of 10 years minimum, far beyond most radiators.
Efficiency
UFH runs at a lower temperature than radiators, meaning UFH is more energy efficient. By keeping the whole space warm and at a consistent temperature you won’t need to keep turning your heating up. Using a programmable thermostat to only heat your home when you need to will cut energy costs and ensure you have a warm house waiting for you when you get home.
Reduces cold spots
As UFH heats the whole room to the same temperature, this reduces cold spots across large areas. Ideal for open-plan living spaces where wall space for radiators is limited. UFH will give your home a cosy, spa-like feeling of warmth.
Space-saving
UFH can remove the need for space-stealing radiators. If you have large open plan rooms in your home, wall space for traditional radiators is in high demand. UFH increases the available floor area of your home by 10-15% by replacing most if not all of your radiators.
Increase property value
Installing UFH can increase the property value of your home for all the benefits stated above, as well as adding a touch of luxury which will be attractive to future buyers
How much does it cost to run?
How much does it cost to install?
Expect to spend upwards of £120 per square metre for wet systems and from £50 per square metre for electric. Depending on the size of the space and the labour needed, expect to spend between £600-£8500.
Costs will depend on the type of underfloor heating you select, and you should bear in mind that electric systems are far less expensive to install for areas up to 20 square metres.
For wet underfloor heating, in a new-build you should expect to spend around £125 per square metre. For a renovation, this increases to around £160 per square metre.
The overall cost for your underfloor heating installation will depend on a variety of factors, including the size and age of your property, how many rooms require UFH, the size of the spaces requiring UFH, any additional labour required and the UFH system you choose to be installed.
Arrange a survey with us today and we will measure your floor space, discuss the different types of UFH system with you, discuss your needs and help you decide the best option for you. We will then quote for the entire process.
How to measure for an underfloor heating mat for your home
- 1. Measure the length and width of your kitchen. An example would be length 4.5m and width would be 4.25m.
- 2. Then multiply your measurements to give you the total area. Following from the above example, 4.5 x 4.25 = 19.13m2
- 3. To ensure the underfloor heating mat fits correctly and that you are only going to heat the area you require, you now need to remove the total area of any kitchen units or other items which would be on top of the underfloor heating mat. Using the example above, a kitchen unit could be 0.6m wide and if the units were along 4.5m of wall in the kitchen, this would be 0.6m x 4.5m = 2.7m2. You should take this amount and subtract it from your total kitchen floor area.
- 4. The total area which you need to cover is 19.13m2 – 2.7m2 = 16.43m2.
The same principle applies for other rooms, like a bathroom. Calculate the total area of the room and subtract any bathroom furniture like your shower and bath, if you know the sizes. If you don’t know the size of your bathroom units, we will help you estimate.
Overall, installing UFH in your home maximises comfort and efficiency whilst potentially cutting costs in the long term.