Underfloor heating installation in a Kent new build home

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Underfloor Heating for Kent Homes

Wet underfloor heating for new builds and retrofits. Even, efficient warmth with no radiators. Free surveys across Kent.

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Wet Underfloor Heating Systems

Wet underfloor heating (UFH) works by circulating warm water through pipework laid beneath your floor. Rather than heating the air from a radiator in one spot, UFH heats the whole floor surface — which then radiates warmth evenly throughout the room. The result is comfortable, draught-free heat with no radiators taking up wall space.

HGB Heating Kent installs wet underfloor heating for new builds, extensions, and retrofits across Kent. We design systems to suit your floor construction, boiler, and heating controls, and carry out all work to current Building Regulations standards.

UFH Costs in Kent

New build screed (per m²) £45 – £80

Retrofit low-profile (per m²) £70 – £120

Single room (kitchen/bathroom) £800 – £2,500

Full ground floor (80m²) £4,000 – £7,500

Includes pipework, manifold, controls and installation. Screed and flooring finishes are additional.

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Types of Wet Underfloor Heating

The right system depends on your floor construction and project type.

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New Build / Screed Systems

The most efficient type. Pipework is embedded in the concrete screed floor during construction. Suitable for new builds and ground floor extensions. Lower running costs and the most even heat distribution.

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Retrofit (Low-Profile) Systems

For existing floors where removing the floor build-up isn't practical. Low-profile UFH systems sit within 15-20mm boards laid on top of the existing floor. Suitable for renovation projects where floor height can be raised slightly.

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Combination Systems

UFH for ground floor areas and radiators for upper floors. Very common in Kent homes — a practical and cost-effective solution that gives you underfloor comfort where you want it most.

Why Choose Underfloor Heating?

More Efficient

UFH runs at lower water temperatures (40-50°C vs 70-80°C for radiators), which suits condensing boilers perfectly and can reduce gas consumption.

No Radiators

Frees up walls for furniture placement, particularly useful in kitchens, bathrooms, and open-plan spaces.

Even Heat

No cold spots, no draughts, no hot-cold cycling. UFH provides gentle, consistent warmth throughout the room.

Smart Compatible

Works well with zone control systems and smart thermostats, giving precise room-by-room temperature management.

Underfloor Heating FAQs

Screed systems work with all floor finishes: tile, stone, wood, or carpet. Retrofit systems work best with tile and stone; thick carpet with high tog value insulation reduces efficiency.

Screed systems take 2-3 hours to reach full temperature but are usually left on a low background level rather than switched on and off. Retrofit systems respond faster, typically 20-40 minutes.

Yes. Single-room UFH installations (particularly bathrooms and kitchens) are common and cost-effective. The manifold for that room connects to your existing boiler system.

Wet UFH works with any gas boiler. It pairs particularly well with condensing combi and system boilers running at lower flow temperatures, and is ideal for future compatibility with heat pumps.

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