Underfloor heating in Lichfield

Postcode districts: WS13
Nearby: Burntwood, Tamworth and Aldridge
Guide price: £700–£2,400
Typical time on site: 1–2 working days (added to a fit)
Water: Moderately hard across most of Staffordshire
Survey: Free, at your home

What does bathroom underfloor heating cost in Lichfield?

Our guide price for bathroom underfloor heating in Lichfield is £700–£2,400 including VAT. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Typical

Electric mat

£700–£1,450

Mat under the tiles

Electric, larger room

£1,200–£2,200

Programmable smart thermostat

Wet system

£1,450–£2,900

Screed or low-profile boards

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

Working in Lichfield

As well as Lichfield itself (WS13), we survey in Burntwood, Tamworth and Aldridge.

Homes in and around Lichfield vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. For Lichfield homes having the bathroom floor replaced, underfloor heating adds one to two days to the fit. Whether your Lichfield bathroom is a small en-suite or a large main bathroom, the mat is sized to the open floor, not the whole room.

Most of Staffordshire has moderately hard water. Mid-tone grout and matt tiles hide the odd water mark better than dark grout and high gloss. Hardness varies street by street, so check the figure for your postcode with your water supplier.

What the job includes

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
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
Resistance and insulation tests on the mat before, during and after tiling, with the readings recorded

Decisions to make first

Electric or wet

Electric is cheaper to install and quick to lay in one room. Wet costs more upfront but is usually cheaper to run where it is fed by a gas boiler or heat pump.

Thermostat

A simple dial thermostat, a programmable one with set times, or a smart thermostat you can control from your phone.

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 Lichfield: questions

How much does bathroom underfloor heating cost in Lichfield?

Bathroom underfloor heating in Lichfield usually costs £700–£2,400 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 Lichfield.

Is the home survey in Lichfield 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 WS13 in Lichfield?

Yes. We cover all of Lichfield, including WS13, and nearby Burntwood, Tamworth and Aldridge. 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.