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Electric Underfloor Heating Cost

Electric underfloor heating typically costs £50–£75 per square metre in a new build and £60–£85 per square metre in a renovation. Electricians who do electric underfloor heating

£50–£85
Installed price per square metre
Aug 2026
Last updated
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What each option costs

TypeTypical cost
Electric system, new buildPer square metre£50–£75
Electric system, renovationPer square metre£60–£85
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What would yours cost?

Those are the usual ranges. Tell us what you need done and we'll tell you the price for your home.

on your first booking

What affects the price

  • Floor area and room layout
  • New build or retrofit
  • Insulation and floor preparation
  • Controls, floor finish, and electrical capacity

What's included

  • System and installation for the quoted floor area
  • Final electrical connection and testing where stated

Good to know

Before you book, read how to check an electrician is qualified.

How to pay less

  • Install while the floor is already lifted
  • Improve insulation before laying the system
  • Compare quotes with the same floor preparation and controls

Questions people ask

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What needs doing?

Tell us what you need done. We'll tell you the price, then find a local electrician to do the job.

What else might the job need?

Sources

Checkatrade, Underfloor Heating Costs (June 2026)HM Government, Approved Document P