- Postcode districts
- B8, B9, B24
- Nearby
- Aston, Birmingham and Acocks Green
- Guide price
- £700–£2,400
- Typical time on site
- 1–2 working days (added to a fit)
- Water
- Varies across the West Midlands
- Survey
- Free, at your home
What does bathroom underfloor heating cost in Washwood Heath?
As a guide, budget £700 to £2,400 including VAT for bathroom underfloor heating in Washwood Heath; your written quote will pin it down. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.
Electric mat
- Thermostat and RCD-protected supply
Electric, larger room
- Whole floor coverage
Wet system
- Manifold or single-zone kit
Guide prices for Washwood Heath including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Working in Washwood Heath
We cover every part of Washwood Heath, including B8, B9 and B24, and nearby Aston (2.4 miles) and Birmingham (3.4 miles).
Homes in and around Washwood Heath vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. We check door thresholds in Washwood Heath homes at the survey, because underfloor heating and new tiles raise the floor slightly. If your Washwood Heath home has a suspended timber floor, insulation boards under the mat stop heat disappearing into the void below.
Supplies across the West Midlands range from soft to hard depending on the source. 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
- A floor sensor set between the heating runs and wired back to the thermostat
- Insulation boards over the subfloor, so heat goes up into the tiles rather than down into the joists or screed
- The electric mat or cable laid to the open floor, kept clear of where the WC, bath and fixed furniture will sit
- Bringing the system up to temperature gradually once the adhesive and grout have cured
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.
Floor finish
Tiles and stone pass heat through well. LVT and vinyl can work, but check the maximum floor temperature the flooring maker allows.
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.
