Underfloor heating in Neath

Is underfloor heating right for your project?

Underfloor heating can work well in extensions, renovations, kitchens and bathrooms, but the right approach depends on floor build-up, insulation, heat source and the finish you plan to use.

Thoughtful system planning

We discuss the room use and project details before recommending a route. Good planning helps the heating work effectively and avoids conflicts with other building work.

• Suitable for selected renovations and new floor build-ups
• Even heat distribution
• Can free walls from radiators
• Planned alongside wider heating requirements

Wet systems and how they connect

A wet underfloor system runs warm water from your boiler through loops of pipe laid in or under the floor. A manifold splits the flow between the loops, and a mixing unit keeps the water at a lower temperature than radiators need. Each room or zone has its own thermostat.

Because it runs from the boiler, the underfloor circuit has to be designed alongside the rest of the heating. Where radiators stay in other rooms, the controls must let both work without fighting each other — which is part of our wider central heating work.

Screed or low-profile overlay

In a new extension the pipes are usually laid on insulation and covered in screed, which holds the heat and gives an even warmth. In an existing room where raising the floor much is not practical, lower-profile overlay boards can sit on top of the existing floor.

The choice affects floor height, door thresholds and how quickly the room warms up. Our underfloor heating cost guide explains how these options change the price.

Floor finishes matter

Tiles and stone pass heat well. Engineered timber, vinyl and carpet can all work, but the manufacturer's maximum floor temperature and the thermal resistance of the covering need checking before you buy. Tell us what floor you have in mind at the start.

Coordinate early

Underfloor heating should be considered early in a project because it affects floor heights, insulation and sequencing. Contact us during planning rather than after the final floor has been laid. In a bathroom refit, it can be planned alongside our bathroom installations work, and homeowners in Bridgend often book it as part of a planned extension.

Living with underfloor heating

Underfloor heating behaves differently from radiators. A screed floor warms up and cools down slowly, so it works best left on a steady, lower temperature rather than switched on and off like a radiator system. We set up the room thermostats with you and explain how to get the best from them. In bathrooms, a heated floor also helps tiles dry quickly after a shower, which many homeowners appreciate as much as the warmth itself.