Blog / Retrofit Underfloor Heating

Variotherm modular wall heating system is a modern, high output, efficient and cost effective heating solution that can be installed where other heating methods can’t be used.

This is one of the most common questions are asked by customers retrofitting underfloor heating (UFH). As UFH designers/suppliers/installers, we would recommend insulation in every case and, not just in the floor. We design systems to produce more than enough heat output to satisfy the needs of any property, however it’s the insulation in the property that keeps that heat in where it’s required!

We answer your questions about laying underfloor heating onto existing floors.

One of the most frequent questions we get asked from customers wishing to retro-fit underfloor heating (UFH) is what is best/most cost effective, excavate the existing floor or add a board system? Whilst costs can vary hugely by area, tradesman etc., we've compiled a list of comparative costs for each type of UFH install and labour etc. on a typical approx. 75m2 project: