Underfloor heating in Frome

Postcode districts: BA11
Nearby: Westbury, Warminster and Trowbridge
Guide price: £700–£2,600
Typical time on site: 1–2 working days (added to a fit)
Water: Hard across most of Somerset
Survey: Free, at your home

What does bathroom underfloor heating cost in Frome?

Our guide price for bathroom underfloor heating in Frome is £700–£2,600 including VAT. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Typical

Electric mat

£700–£1,550

Mat under the tiles

Electric, larger room

£1,200–£2,200

Programmable smart thermostat

Wet system

£1,550–£3,100

Screed or low-profile boards

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

Working in Frome

As well as Frome itself (BA11), we survey in Westbury, Warminster and Trowbridge.

Homes in and around Frome vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. If your Frome bathroom has a cold tiled floor and no room for a bigger radiator, an electric mat under new tiles is the simplest answer. Where a Frome home already has a heat pump, or the heating is being altered, a wet underfloor system is worth comparing with electric.

Supplies across most of Somerset are 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 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
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

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 Frome: questions

What is the price of bathroom underfloor heating in Frome?

Bathroom underfloor heating in Frome usually costs £700–£2,600 including VAT. Expect the lower end for a like-for-like job with standard products, and the upper end if things move or you choose premium finishes. Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once agreed.

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 Frome.

Is the home survey in Frome 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 BA11 in Frome?

Yes. We cover all of Frome, including BA11, and nearby Westbury, Warminster and Trowbridge. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

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.