Underfloor heating is more energy efficient than radiators as it works at a lower temperature at the same time as delivering the same level of comfort, saving householders money as the boiler doesn’t have to work quite so hard and, as a result, uses less energy. Underfloor heating heats an entire room from the floor upwards.

Wet underfloor heating systems are connected to a boiler or heat pump and it works by circulating warm water through a section of piping which is built either into the flooring or underneath the floor. Wet underfloor heating can be used with a number of floor coverings including vinyl, carpet, tiles and laminated flooring.

Reputable suppliers of underfloor heating may guarantee their heating pipes for as long as 50 years and will be able to supply a plumber or heating engineer who has experience of installing such systems. For an average sized 3-bedroomed house, a householder would expect to pay around £2500 for a wet underfloor heating system.