Underfloor heating in Bromley
Bromley is our home patch. We are based in Hayes, right next door, so it is a short hop to most of the borough and the BR postcodes.
What we see most in Bromley
A lot of Bromley work is people improving the house they are in. A rear or side extension, a kitchen and dining room opened up, a loft or a full refurbishment. The floors are usually already there, so the question is how to add underfloor heating without raising levels awkwardly.
In practice that often means a low profile overlay system over the existing floor for the rooms being kept, and an in screed system in the new extension, all tied back to one manifold. For a single bathroom or en suite, an electric system is often enough. We will look at the floors and levels and tell you what makes sense.
Being local helps on this kind of work. It is easy for us to come and look at the floor before quoting, and to fit in with a builder’s programme when access windows are tight.
Renovation and extension installations
A mix of overlay systems fitted over existing floors and in screed systems in new floors, across the Bromley area.
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Overlay underfloor heating in a glazed garden room
A low profile overlay wet system running through a glazed garden room and into the adjoining space. Grooved insulation panels are laid over the existing floor and the pipe is pressed into the routed channels, so the finished floor level barely changes. A good approach where digging out for a deep screed is not practical.
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Low profile overlay underfloor heating fitted in an existing home
A low profile overlay wet system fitted through the hallway and rooms of an existing, already plastered house. Grooved foil faced panels sit on the existing floor and small bore pipe is pressed into the channels, carrying the circuit through doorways from room to room with very little change in floor height.
Nearby areas we cover include Hayes, West Wickham, Beckenham, Chislehurst, Petts Wood, Orpington, Bickley, Shortlands. See areas we cover for the wider picture.
Bromley questions
Which areas do you cover?
We are based in Hayes, next to Bromley, and work across Bromley, South East London and Kent. We also take on suitable projects elsewhere in London. If you are not sure whether we cover your area, just ask.
Wet or electric underfloor heating, which is right for my project?
It depends on the space and how it is being built. Wet systems are the usual choice for whole rooms, extensions, renovations and new builds. They run off your boiler or heat pump and are efficient to run over large areas. Electric systems suit smaller areas, single rooms and some situations where build up height is very tight. Tell us about your project and we will talk you through the options.
What is the difference between in screed, overlay and between joists systems?
These are the three main ways a wet system is fitted. In screed means the pipework is installed before screed or concrete is laid over it, which suits new floors, extensions and any floor being dug out and rebuilt. Overlay means a low profile panel system is installed over an existing suitable floor, with the final floor finish installed above it. Between joists means the system is installed between timber floor joists. The right method depends on the property, the floor construction and the project, so we look at each one before advising.
What is overlay underfloor heating?
Overlay underfloor heating, sometimes called low profile overlay underfloor heating, is a wet system built from shallow panels laid over an existing suitable floor. The pipe sits in the panels and the final floor finish is installed above it. Because there is no deep screed, it adds much less height than an in screed system, so it is often chosen for renovations and for heating one or two rooms. Whether it suits your project depends on the existing floor, so it is a good thing to look at on a site visit.
How much height will underfloor heating add?
In screed systems add the depth of the insulation and the screed, so they suit floors that are being built or dug out. Overlay systems add much less, between joists systems sit within the depth of the floor, and electric mats add very little. The exact height depends on the system chosen, so tell us the floor levels and door heights you are working with.
Which floor finishes work with underfloor heating?
Many finishes can be used, including tiles, stone, engineered wood, vinyl and carpet with a suitable underlay. Some, such as thick carpet or solid wood, need more thought than tiles or stone. Check the guidance from the manufacturer of the finish you have chosen and tell us your plans early.
Can you fit underfloor heating in an existing house without digging up the floors?
Often, yes. A low profile overlay system sits on top of the existing floor and only adds a small amount of height, so you can heat a room, or a whole floor, without excavating for a deep screed. Whether it is the right approach depends on your floors, door heights and what else is happening in the room. It is a good thing to look at on a site visit.
Does underfloor heating work with a heat pump?
Yes. Underfloor heating spreads warmth across the whole floor, so it can run at the lower water temperatures a heat pump works best at. We design and install the underfloor side of the system and work alongside your heat pump installer. Talk to us early, because the two need to be planned together.
Underfloor heating in Bromley?
We are just up the road in Hayes. Tell us about the project and we will come and take a look.