Underfloor heating in Farnham

Postcode districts: GU9, GU10
Nearby: Aldershot, Fleet and Farnborough
Guide price: £800–£2,800
Typical time on site: 1–2 working days (added to a fit)
Water: Hard across most of Surrey
Survey: Free, at your home

What does bathroom underfloor heating cost in Farnham?

For Farnham, our guide range for bathroom underfloor heating is £800 to £2,800 including VAT. Prices in South East England run at about 12% 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

£800–£1,700

Insulation board

Electric, larger room

£1,350–£2,500

Electrician sign-off

Wet system

£1,700–£3,400

Pipes linked to the heating

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

Working in Farnham

In Farnham we cover GU9 and GU10; we also cover Aldershot, 2.8 miles away, and Fleet.

In Farnham, as anywhere, the age of the house decides a lot: pipe sizes, floor construction and where the soil stack runs. We check door thresholds in Farnham homes at the survey, because underfloor heating and new tiles raise the floor slightly. For Farnham homes having the bathroom floor replaced, underfloor heating adds one to two days to the fit.

Most of Surrey has 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

Resistance and insulation tests on the mat before, during and after tiling, with the readings recorded
Bringing the system up to temperature gradually once the adhesive and grout have cured
The electric mat or cable laid to the open floor, kept clear of where the WC, bath and fixed furniture will sit
Insulation boards over the subfloor, so heat goes up into the tiles rather than down into the joists or screed

Decisions to make first

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.

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 Farnham: questions

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

Bathroom underfloor heating in Farnham usually costs £800–£2,800 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.

Is the home survey in Farnham 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 GU9 and GU10 in Farnham?

Yes. We cover all of Farnham, including GU9 and GU10, and nearby Aldershot, Fleet and Farnborough. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Farnham?

Does underfloor heating raise the floor height?

Yes, a little. An electric mat on an insulation board usually adds roughly 10 mm before the adhesive and tile, which matters at the door threshold. Wet systems in low-profile boards add more, and screeded systems more again.