Underfloor heating cost: what it really costs in 2026
A Qome Snap Guide: quick, honest and no guff. Approximate figures, adjusted to your region inside Qome.
Snap answer
£85 – £128 /m²
Electric mat systems start around £85/m² fitted. Wet (water) systems run about £128/m² and suit whole floors or new extensions best.
Takes1–2 days (electric) / 3–5 days (wet)DisruptionModerate, the floor is out of action throughout
Cost at a glance
| Option | Best for | Guide range |
|---|
| Electric mats | Single rooms, bathrooms | £85 /m² |
| Wet system | Whole floors, runs off the boiler or heat pump | £128 /m² |
Approximate guide figures, not quotes, Qome adjusts every price to your region.
What actually happens
- Floor up or screed planned, system chosen to suit
- Insulation boards down first (this is where efficiency lives)
- Mats rolled out or pipe loops laid and pressure-tested
- Connected: thermostat for electric, manifold for wet
- Screed or levelling compound over wet systems
- Flooring on top once cured; commissioned and zoned
Price by region
Starting figures by region, the same honest baseline, adjusted for where you live.
London (Inner)from £132 /m²
London (Outer)from £115 /m²
South Eastfrom £102 /m²
East of Englandfrom £94 /m²
South Westfrom £89 /m²
Scotland (Highlands)from £81 /m²
West Midlandsfrom £80 /m²
North Westfrom £79 /m²
East Midlandsfrom £78 /m²
Scotland (Central)from £77 /m²
Yorkshirefrom £76 /m²
Walesfrom £75 /m²
North Eastfrom £72 /m²
Northern Irelandfrom £70 /m²
Popular choices
Bathroom electric matsWet UFH in kitchen-dinersZoned smart thermostats
Rules & regulations
- Electric UFH is notifiable under Part P, qualified electrician required
- Wet systems paired with a heat pump work beautifully; tell the installer if one's planned
- Floor height rises, doors often need trimming
Snap tips
- Insulation under the system matters more than the system brand
- Electric is cheap to fit but dearer to run, fine for bathrooms, costly for big rooms
Price it properly on Qome
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