Installation

Are you thinking about getting underfloor heating installed in your home? If so, you are about to reap the rewards of a system that is exceptionally efficient, leading to great energy and cost savings. Nevertheless, to ensure that this is the case you will need to hire the best underfloor heating contractors and have a thorough understanding of the installation that is about to take place before you agree to it. Keeping that in mind, read on to discover some key questions to ask your underfloor heating installers.

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FAQ's

It is always advisable to get a good idea regarding how big of a job the installation is. This is dependant on many factors, such as the design of your home and the flooring you have in place. Typically a 1-2 days for smaller installations, up to 5 days for the larger projects. 

You will want to make sure that the company you select has a good reputation. By reading reviews, you will get an honest assessment regarding the level of quality you are likely to benefit from if you use the company in question. Betta Heating, Cheadle | 5 reviews | Underfloor Heating Installer – FreeIndex

The truth is that underfloor heating can be installed underneath pretty much any flooring. However, there are some floors that work better with underfloor heating. Tiles are very good at conducting heat, however most floor coverings a suitable for UFH. Please contact us for advice on coverings.

Last but not least, it is imperative to get a quote before you agree to the work. We can provide a bespoke solution for your project to get accurate costings. Typical budget costs range from £20- 55 per sq meter. These costs are meant as a guide only as there are many different types of underfloor systems. Contact us for your free no obligation survey. 

Installation 1:
15mm overlay system installation. Wilmslow England.12mm pipe with a floor build up height of only 15mm. This system requires a self levelling floor screed after installation.
Installation 2:
16mm overlay system Bramhall England. 200 micron aluminium heat distribution on EPS 400 kpa boards.
Installation 3:
Pipe in-laid in T&G pre-routed boards. Kensington London England. 12mm pipe in-laid within the floorboards with 0mm height build up.
Installation 4:
20mm overlay system. Wilmslow England. 16mm pipe with 200 micron aluminium heat distribution on EPS 400 kpa boards.
Installation 5:
Pipes clipped directly to insulation boards. Dockenfeld Farm Surrey England. This system is mainly on new build properties.16mm pipe. Liquid screed applied after installation.
Installation 6:
20mm overlay system. Wilmslow England. 16mm pipe with 200 micron aluminium heat distribution on EPS 400 kpa boards. Before and after images. Tiles installed after installation.