Underfloor Heating Installation
Compare installers for electric mat or wet underfloor heating at home: floor survey, insulation, controls, 30 mA RCD protection and Part P sign-off.
More about Heating, Cooling, and Ventilation
Home heating, cooling and ventilation services keep your home comfortable, efficient and healthy all year round. A properly installed system helps regulate indoor temperatures, improve air quality and lower running costs. Whether you need a new boiler, an air conditioning unit or better ventilation, choosing a qualified professional is essential. (In North America this is all grouped as "HVAC"; in the UK we usually talk about heating, air conditioning, heat pumps and ventilation.)
Typical home services include boiler replacements, central heating upgrades, radiator installations and underfloor heating. For cooling, homeowners can install air conditioning or choose heat pumps, some of which provide both heating and cooling. Ventilation solutions such as extractor fans or mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) improve airflow and reduce condensation and mould.
Modern systems can be combined with smart thermostats and zone controls, giving precise control over comfort while saving energy. Many households are choosing lower-carbon options such as air source or ground source heat pumps. In England and Wales, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers £7,500 towards an air source or ground source heat pump, and £2,500 towards an air-to-air heat pump, when replacing fossil fuel heating.
Rules worth knowing
- Gas work must by law be carried out by a registered gas engineer.
- Electrical work for heat pumps, electric heating and fans follows BS 7671:2018+A4:2026. New circuits, a replacement consumer unit and work in the zones around a bath or shower are notifiable under Part P in England.
- Ventilation in new work should meet Approved Document F, which sets extract rates for kitchens, bathrooms and utility rooms.
- Heat pumps are notified to your electricity network operator by the installer.
At Kilowatts UK we connect homeowners with installers who work to UK regulations. By posting your project at Kilowatts UK, you can compare multiple quotes and choose the best professional for your budget and requirements. Prefer to talk? Call free on 0800 009 6058.