Underfloor Heating Cost — Installation Guide for Peterborough Homes

Underfloor Heating Installation Costs

The cost of installing underfloor heating in Peterborough depends significantly on the system type:

• Electric underfloor heating (mat system): £500 – £1,200 per room, installed
• Wet (water) underfloor heating — screed system: £1,500 – £2,500 per room
• Wet underfloor heating — overlay system (retrofit): £1,000 – £2,000 per room

Electric vs Wet Underfloor Heating

Electric underfloor heating uses a mat of resistance wires laid under tiles or other flooring. It's cheaper to install but more expensive to run — best suited to bathrooms and kitchens where it's used intermittently for comfort rather than as a primary heat source.

Wet underfloor heating circulates warm water through a network of pipes connected to your boiler. It's more expensive to install but significantly cheaper to run, and works well as a primary heat source for an entire home or extension.

Is Underfloor Heating Compatible With My Flooring?

Most flooring types work with underfloor heating. Tiles and stone are the most efficient as they conduct heat well. Engineered wood is suitable. Solid hardwood must be a species rated for UFH use. Thick carpet significantly reduces efficiency and is not recommended.

How Long Does Installation Take?

Electric mat installation in a standard bathroom typically takes 1–2 days including floor preparation and tiling. Wet system installation for a full ground floor may take a week or more.