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Underfloor heating typically costs £3,000–£8,000 to install, depending on whether you choose a wet or electric system and how much floor area you cover. Wet (water) systems run pipework under the floor off a boiler or heat pump — they cost more to fit but are cheaper to run, and suit whole-house projects, new builds and heat pumps. Electric mats are cheaper to fit but pricier per unit of heat, so they are best for single rooms such as bathrooms. UFH runs at a lower flow temperature than radiators, so it is efficient — especially paired with a heat pump — and it works under tile, stone, engineered wood and rated laminate. Wet systems should be fitted by a Gas Safe registered heating engineer (for systems off a boiler) and electric systems by a NICEIC registered electrician. Get at least three itemised quotes and compare on the same system type, zones and controls.