Underfloor heating gives even, comfortable warmth from the floor up and frees your walls from radiators. The best time to fit it is during a renovation, when the old flooring is already up and the subfloor can be insulated and levelled properly.
We fit wet systems, where warm water runs through pipes in the floor, and electric systems, including heating mats under tiles and thin carbon film under wood and laminate. Because we lay the finished floor as well, the heating and the floor are planned together from the start.
What is included
- Wet underfloor heating pipework in routed or low profile boards
- Electric heating mats and cables under tiles
- Carbon film heating under wood, laminate and LVT
- Insulation boards beneath the heating
- Subfloor preparation, levelling and screed
- Thermostats and room by room controls
- Electrical connection by a qualified electrician
- The finished floor laid over the top
Not every floor suits every system. Wood floors need a heating system and a floor that are rated to work together, with surface temperatures kept within the floor maker's limits. We check this before anything is ordered.
How the work runs
- Survey. We look at the subfloor, the floor finish you want and how the room is used, then recommend a wet or electric system.
- Prepare. Old flooring is lifted, the subfloor levelled and insulation boards laid so the heat goes up into the room.
- Install and test. Pipes, mats or film are laid out room by room and tested before the floor goes down.
- Lay the floor. The finished floor is fitted over the heating, then the controls are set up and explained.
View our work
Photos from underfloor heating jobs we have completed. Select any photo to browse the full gallery.
Underfloor heating in Edinburgh homes
Many Edinburgh flats have suspended timber floors and little floor height to spare. Low profile boards and thin electric systems add very little height, which matters at door thresholds and where a new floor meets an old one. In larger rooms, extensions and garden rooms, a wet system connected to the boiler or a heat pump is often the more economical choice to run.
Underfloor Heating FAQs
Can underfloor heating go under a wood floor?
Yes. Engineered wood is usually the best choice over underfloor heating because it is more stable than solid wood. We check the floor is rated for underfloor heating and keep the surface temperature within the maker's limits.
Wet or electric underfloor heating: which is better?
Electric systems cost less to install and suit single rooms such as bathrooms and kitchens. Wet systems cost more to fit but are usually cheaper to run across larger areas, especially with a heat pump.
How much height does underfloor heating add?
Carbon film and electric mats add only a few millimetres. Wet systems in low profile boards usually add more, so we plan door thresholds and transitions before work starts.
