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Underfloor heating costs are comparable to conventional heating costs, however there are many variables to consider. The amount that you pay will depend very much on whether you are adding a new underfloor heating system to the heating already in place, or starting from scratch. Generally, it takes less time to install floor heating than radiators, but the cost of the components is higher.

If you are adding to an existing system, water underfloor heating, which circulates hot water, is generally more economical for larger areas and electric underfloor heating for smaller rooms. However, don’t forget the running costs, as well as additional components such as underfloor heating insulation, screeds, water pumps and manifolds. A small tiled floor, say in a bathroom, can be electrically heated for around £500 – 600 if you buy a DIY underfloor heating kit, although you need to add the cost of floor insulation, an electrician’s fee, and any new tiling. On a larger scale, if underfloor heating is incorporated in a newly built house or a renovation where the central heating and the floors are being replaced, it can be the most cost effective choice.

New central heating systems can be designed as efficiently as possible, so that water or electric underfloor heating installation costs are similar to, or cheaper than traditional heating systems. A bespoke system, with good insulation, can also keep running costs down as it distributes heat more efficiently and each room’s temperature can be controlled with underfloor heating thermostats.