Underfloor HeatingEdinburgh

Yes — UFH is ideal for Edinburgh. The city's cold winters (average 3–7°C from November–March) mean efficient heating is essential, and UFH running at 45–55°C is 20–30% more efficient than traditional radiators at 65–75°C. It works especially well in Edinburgh extensions, new builds, and open-plan renovations.

Electric UFH mat installation for a bathroom in Edinburgh costs £400–£900 including mat, thermostat, and installation. Wet UFH for a kitchen extension (25–30m²) costs £2,500–£4,500. Whole-house wet UFH systems for new builds typically cost £8,000–£18,000 depending on floor area and number of zones. We provide detailed quotes after a free heat loss survey.

Electric UFH mats are best for single rooms (bathrooms, kitchens, conservatories) — cheaper to install, quicker to heat, ideal for tile floors. Wet (water-based) UFH is better for whole-home or multi-room heating — lower running costs for larger areas, ideal paired with a heat pump or modern condensing boiler. We recommend based on your specific project and budget.

Yes — we install underfloor heating across all Edinburgh areas including Morningside, Stockbridge, Newington, Bruntsfield, Leith, Corstorphine, Marchmont, Portobello, Murrayfield, Inverleith, Trinity, Blackhall, Liberton, and surrounding Lothians. We cover the full city and suburbs.

Yes — we install low-profile electric UFH mats (typically 3–6mm thin) into existing tile floors with minimal height increase. For retrofit wet UFH, we use low-profile systems (Warmup or Uponor foil systems) at 15–20mm. Solid concrete floors are easier; suspended timber floors require overlay panels or underfloor access.

The most efficient UFH floors are porcelain tiles, natural stone, and concrete/screed (thermal conductivity 1.0–2.5 W/mK). Engineered wood boards work well if UFH-rated (check manufacturer specs for max 27°C floor temp). Thick carpets and solid hardwood are not recommended as they insulate against heat. We advise on floor compatibility at survey.

Electric UFH in a bathroom takes 1–2 days including thermostat installation. Wet UFH for a single extension room (25–30m²) takes 2–3 days including screed (then 28 days screed drying before commissioning). Whole-house wet UFH for a new build Edinburgh property typically takes 5–10 days for installation, then the screed curing period.

Yes — UFH and heat pumps are the ideal pairing. Heat pumps operate most efficiently at low flow temperatures (35–45°C), which is exactly the range UFH needs. This combination can achieve COP ratings of 3.5–4.5 in Edinburgh properties, meaning you get 3.5–4.5 units of heat for every unit of electricity consumed.

No planning permission is required for internal UFH installation in Edinburgh. However, if UFH is part of a larger extension or new build project, building warrant approval will cover the heating system as part of the overall project. We ensure all heating design complies with Scottish Building Standards Part 6 (Energy).

We install underfloor heating throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians. Key areas include Morningside, Newington, Marchmont, Bruntsfield, Stockbridge, Inverleith, Trinity, Leith, Portobello, Corstorphine, Murrayfield, Liberton, Blackhall, Balerno, Currie, Davidson's Mains, Cramond, Gilmerton, Fairmilehead, and all surrounding areas.