Underfloor heating in Dunoon

Postcode districts: PA23
Nearby: Greenock, Helensburgh and Vale of Leven
Guide price: £650–£2,400
Typical time on site: 1–2 working days (added to a fit)
Water: Soft across most of Argyll and Bute
Survey: Free, dates by arrangement

What does bathroom underfloor heating cost in Dunoon?

For Dunoon, our guide range for bathroom underfloor heating is £650 to £2,400 including VAT. Prices in Scotland run at about 4% below the national guide, mainly because of labour rates. Travel and delivery to islands and remote areas are priced on your quote. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Typical

Electric mat

£650–£1,450

Mat under the tiles

Electric, larger room

£1,150–£2,100

Programmable smart thermostat

Wet system

£1,450–£2,900

Screed or low-profile boards

Guide prices for Dunoon including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Dunoon

In Dunoon we cover PA23; we also cover Greenock, 6.4 miles away, and Helensburgh. Because Dunoon is further afield, we arrange survey visits in batches; tell us your timescale and we will confirm a date before you commit to anything.

Being a smaller town does not change how we work in Dunoon: free survey, written quote, one team. Where a Dunoon home already has a heat pump, or the heating is being altered, a wet underfloor system is worth comparing with electric. We check door thresholds in Dunoon homes at the survey, because underfloor heating and new tiles raise the floor slightly.

Water across much of Argyll and Bute is soft. Soft water is kind to grout, so mid-tone and darker grouts stay looking fresh. Hardness varies street by street, so check the figure for your postcode with your water supplier.

What the job includes

Insulation boards over the subfloor, so heat goes up into the tiles rather than down into the joists or screed
For wet systems, pipes in low-profile boards or screed connected to a manifold or single-zone kit, with any boiler work done by a Gas Safe registered engineer
The electric mat or cable laid to the open floor, kept clear of where the WC, bath and fixed furniture will sit
A floor sensor set between the heating runs and wired back to the thermostat

Decisions to make first

Floor finish

Tiles and stone pass heat through well. LVT and vinyl can work, but check the maximum floor temperature the flooring maker allows.

Insulation board thickness

Thicker boards warm up faster and lose less heat downwards, but raise the floor; the right choice depends on the door threshold and the next room.

Rules that apply in Scotland

Scotland has no Part P. Underfloor heating added during a straight bathroom refit rarely needs a building warrant on its own, but it must be installed, tested and certified to BS 7671 with RCD protection.

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Underfloor heating in Dunoon: questions

How much should I budget for bathroom underfloor heating in Dunoon?

Bathroom underfloor heating in Dunoon usually costs £650–£2,400 including VAT. The final figure comes down to what you choose and what we find at the survey; your written quote lists every item so you can see where the money goes.

How long does bathroom underfloor heating take?

Allow 1–2 working days (added to a fit) on site for most jobs, plus the lead time for products after you approve the quote. We give you a day-by-day plan before work starts in Dunoon.

Is the home survey in Dunoon really free?

Yes. We visit, measure the room, check the pipework, drainage and electrics, and talk through what you want. You then get a written, itemised quote with no obligation to go ahead.

Do you cover PA23 in Dunoon?

Yes. We cover all of Dunoon, including PA23, and nearby Greenock, Helensburgh and Vale of Leven. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Can underfloor heating go under a bath or shower tray?

No. Electric underfloor heating must not be laid under baths, shower trays, WCs or fixed furniture, because trapped heat can damage the cable and the item above it. It covers the open floor you stand on, and in a wet room it can run under the tiled shower area.