Underfloor heating in Greenford

Postcode districts: UB1, UB5, UB6
Nearby: Northolt, Southall and Brent
Guide price: £900–£3,100
Typical time on site: 1–2 working days (added to a fit)
Water: Very hard across most of Greater London
Survey: Free, at your home

What does bathroom underfloor heating cost in Greenford?

In Greenford, bathroom underfloor heating typically costs £900–£3,100 including VAT, based on London prices. Labour costs in London put local prices at about 25% above the UK guide figure. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Typical

Electric mat

£900–£1,900

Thermostat and RCD-protected supply

Electric, larger room

£1,500–£2,800

Whole floor coverage

Wet system

£1,900–£3,800

Manifold or single-zone kit

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

Working in Greenford

As well as Greenford itself (UB1, UB5 and UB6), we survey in Northolt, Southall and Brent.

In Greenford, many bathrooms are in flats or converted houses, so we check lease consents, access and the floor below before we price. We check door thresholds in Greenford homes at the survey, because underfloor heating and new tiles raise the floor slightly. Where a Greenford home already has a heat pump, or the heating is being altered, a wet underfloor system is worth comparing with electric.

Most of Greater London has very hard water. Hard water leaves white marks on dark grout and gloss tiles, so matt finishes and stain-resistant grout are the practical choice. Hardness varies street by street, so check the figure for your postcode with your water supplier.

What the job includes

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
Insulation boards over the subfloor, so heat goes up into the tiles rather than down into the joists or screed
A dial, programmable or smart thermostat, with the supply RCD protected, tested and certified by a qualified electrician
A check of the floor construction, the room's heat loss and where the thermostat and supply will go

Decisions to make first

Floor heating and towel rail

Underfloor heating warms the room; a towel rail dries towels. Many bathrooms have both, and a dual-fuel rail keeps working in summer when the boiler is off.

Mat or loose cable

Mats are quickest on square, open floors. Loose cable is easier to route around awkward shapes, pipe boxing and a curved shower area.

Rules that apply in England

In England, a new circuit for underfloor heating is notifiable under Part P, and so is connecting it to an existing circuit in a room with a bath or shower. The electrician either self-certifies through a competent person scheme or the work is notified to building control.

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Underfloor heating in Greenford: questions

How much does bathroom underfloor heating cost in Greenford?

Bathroom underfloor heating in Greenford usually costs £900–£3,100 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 Greenford.

Is the home survey in Greenford 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 UB1 in Greenford?

Yes. We cover all of Greenford, including UB1, UB5 and UB6, and nearby Northolt, Southall and Brent. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is underfloor heating enough to heat a bathroom on its own?

In a well-insulated bathroom with most of the floor open, it often is. In a small room, the bath, WC and furniture cover much of the floor, so the heated area may be too small to be the only heat source. A heated towel rail alongside is the usual answer.