London regional cost guide

Underfloor Heating Cost in London

Current 2026 national benchmarks adjusted with the transparent UK Home Costs London planning model, plus worked London examples.

Last reviewed: 1 September 2026 · 1.062× moderated UFH model · Methodology

Modelled 60m² wet retrofit£6,050–£7,000
Planning context£3,200–£13,800 across the broad full-property benchmark
This page does not claim to measure observed contractor prices in London. It starts with dated UK benchmarks, applies the stated UK Home Costs modelling assumption and rounds the result for early budgeting.

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Underfloor heating cost per m² in London

Each row uses the same 22% regional weighting as the live calculator.

Electric · new build
UK £50–£75 / m²
£53–£80 / m²
Electric · renovation
UK £60–£85 / m²
£64–£90 / m²
Wet · new build
UK £85–£100 / m²
£90–£106 / m²
Wet · renovation
UK £95–£110 / m²
£101–£117 / m²

Worked 60m² underfloor-heating budgets in London

Electric · new build£3,200–£4,800
Electric · renovation£3,800–£5,400
Wet · new build£5,400–£6,350
Wet · renovation£6,050–£7,000

Whole-property planning context

Current UK broad installation range£3,000–£13,000
London modelled broad range£3,200–£13,800
UK wet system exampleAbout £8,000
UK electric system exampleAbout £4,000

What can change a real London quote?

  • Electric or wet system
  • Heated floor area
  • New build or retrofit
  • Insulation level
  • Screed and floor build-up
  • Controls and heating source

Local planning considerations

Dense access, parking, deliveries and contractor overheads can widen the spread between quotations, so use the figures as an early budget rather than a quote.

  • Allow separately for parking, loading, permits or restricted delivery windows where a property has difficult street access.
  • Flats and managed buildings can add landlord, freeholder or building-management requirements that are outside a basic works estimate.
  • Party-wall, structural and access costs should be checked independently on extensions, lofts and major internal alterations.

How the regional model works

The live underfloor-heating calculator applies 22% of the broad London regional difference because UFH includes both nationally priced system components and local installation labour. The resulting London factor is 1.062× and is applied to the current system-specific cost-per-m² benchmarks.

Sources

Checkatrade

Underfloor Heating Cost: 2026 UK Price Guide & Breakdown

Published / checked: Updated March 2026; cost tables checked June 2026

Used for: Electric and wet underfloor heating installation costs per m² and whole-property ranges

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Frequently asked questions

How much does underfloor heating cost in London in 2026?

Current UK installation rates run from £50–£75 per m² for electric new-build systems to £95–£110 per m² for wet retrofit systems. Applying the live calculator's moderated regional factor gives £53–£80 per m² for electric new build and £101–£117 per m² for wet retrofit in London.

How much is 60m² of wet underfloor heating in a London renovation?

The current national wet-retrofit benchmark is £95–£110 per m². For 60m², the live calculator's regional model gives a planning range of about £6,050–£7,000.

Is electric or wet underfloor heating cheaper to install?

Electric systems usually cost less upfront. Current UK rates are £50–£75 per m² in new builds and £60–£85 in renovations, compared with £85–£100 and £95–£110 respectively for wet systems.

What can make underfloor heating more expensive?

Retrofit floor build-up, insulation, screed, floor-height changes, manifolds, controls, difficult layouts, electrical work and the existing heat source can all increase the final cost.

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