Underfloor heating in Peckham

Postcode districts: SE5, SE14, SE15
Nearby: Brixton, Greenwich and Catford
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 Peckham?

In Peckham, bathroom underfloor heating typically costs £900–£3,100 including VAT, based on London prices. Prices in London run at about 25% above the national guide, mainly because of labour rates. 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 Peckham including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Peckham

As well as Peckham itself (SE5, SE14 and SE15), we survey in Brixton, Greenwich and Catford.

In Peckham, many bathrooms are in flats or converted houses, so we check lease consents, access and the floor below before we price. Where a Peckham home already has a heat pump, or the heating is being altered, a wet underfloor system is worth comparing with electric. For Peckham homes having the bathroom floor replaced, underfloor heating adds one to two days to the fit.

Supplies across most of Greater London are very hard. 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

A dial, programmable or smart thermostat, with the supply RCD protected, tested and certified by a qualified electrician
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
A floor sensor set between the heating runs and wired back to the thermostat
Bringing the system up to temperature gradually once the adhesive and grout have cured

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 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 Peckham: questions

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

Bathroom underfloor heating in Peckham usually costs £900–£3,100 including VAT. Where you land in that range depends on the size of the room, whether the layout changes and the products you choose. After the free survey you get an itemised written quote, and the price is fixed in writing once the layout and products are agreed.

Who handles building control for bathroom underfloor heating in Peckham?

Building control for Peckham is handled by the local council or an approved inspector. If your job needs sign-off — for example a new circuit, new drainage or a new extractor where there was none — we tell you at the survey and handle the notification as part of the work.

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 Peckham.

Is the home survey in Peckham 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.

Is electric underfloor heating expensive to run in a bathroom?

Running cost depends on the heated area, the insulation under the mat, how long it runs and your electricity tariff. As an example, a 150 W per m² mat covering 3 m² draws 450 W, so two hours a day uses about 0.9 kWh. A timer and floor sensor stop it running when nobody is using the room.