The Ideal Partner for Heat Pumps
Underfloor heating operates at low flow temperatures of 35–45°C, perfectly matching the optimal output range of heat pumps. This synergy delivers superior comfort with significantly lower running costs than traditional radiator systems.
We design and install wet and electric underfloor heating for new builds, extensions, and full retrofits, always engineered for maximum heat pump compatibility.
Temperature Comparison
Lower flow temperatures mean your heat pump operates in its most efficient range, delivering more heat per unit of electricity.
Why Underfloor Heating with a Heat Pump?
Heat pumps achieve their highest efficiency when heating water to low temperatures. Underfloor heating is specifically designed to work at these lower temperatures, creating a perfect partnership that maximises comfort while minimising energy consumption.
- 20–30% more efficient than radiators with a heat pump
- Even heat distribution across the entire floor area
- No visible heating equipment, freeing wall space
- Individual room temperature control as standard
- Compatible with most floor finishes
System Layers
Tile, stone, engineered wood, or vinyl
65–75mm (standard) or 15–20mm (retrofit)
16mm PE-RT pipe at 150–200mm centres
50–100mm rigid board, minimising downward heat loss
Concrete slab or timber joists
Underfloor Heating Installation Process
From floor survey to final commissioning, every system is designed for your specific property and heat source.
Survey
Floor construction assessment, heat loss calculations, and pipe layout design for each zone.
Design
CAD layout specifying pipe centres, manifold positions, zone thermostats, and flow rates.
Install
Insulation, pipe laying, manifold connection, and screed or overlay application.
Commission
Pressure testing, flow balancing, screed drying protocol, and heat pump integration.
Optimal flow temperature
Individual room control
Minimum retrofit depth
Pipe warranty
Wet Systems
Warm water circulated through PE-RT pipes beneath the floor. The most efficient option for new builds and major renovations, delivering even heat distribution at low flow temperatures.
Electric Systems
Thin heating mats or cables installed beneath tile or stone. Ideal for single-room additions, en-suites, or areas where wet systems are impractical.
Retrofit Solutions
Low-profile overlay systems adding as little as 15mm to floor height. Aluminium spreader plates provide rapid heat transfer without full screed replacement.
Underfloor Heating FAQs
Common questions about underfloor heating systems.
"Every heat pump installation we design starts with the emitter system. Underfloor heating is always our first recommendation because it operates at the temperatures where heat pumps are most efficient. The result is lower electricity consumption and better comfort."
Liam Smith, Director, Teratherm Energy
Related Heating Solutions
Underfloor heating is most effective when part of an integrated system.
Interested in Underfloor Heating?
We design and install systems for new builds, extensions, and full retrofits. Every system is engineered for optimal heat pump compatibility.
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