Cost guide
Underfloor heating and tiling prices in the UK
Electric underfloor heating costs £60 to £85 per m² in a renovation and £50 to £75 in a new build, in Checkatrade's underfloor heating cost guide (June 2026). Checkatrade's figure is for supplying and installing the system. The tiling on top is priced as floor tiling: MyJobQuote's floor guide gives £15 to £25 per m² labour and Checkatrade's tiling guide about £50.
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Typical prices
Ranges, not quotes. A price depends on the job.
| Work | Typical UK price |
|---|---|
| Electric underfloor heating, renovation, per m² | £60 to £85 |
| Electric underfloor heating, new build, per m² | £50 to £75 |
| Floor tiling labour per m², MyJobQuote | £15 to £25 |
| Tiling labour per m², Checkatrade average | about £50 |
Underfloor heating figures from Checkatrade's underfloor heating guide and tiling labour from MyJobQuote and Checkatrade, checked 2 October 2026; not prices from tilers on this site. Checkatrade's figure is for supplying and installing the system; ask whether a quote includes the electrician and the tiling.
What moves the price
- Room size. Checkatrade's figure is per m² of heated floor; the mat is laid only where there are no fixed units.
- Insulation. Boards under the mat on a concrete floor add materials and a little height, and make the floor warm up faster.
- Levelling. Some systems are covered with a thin levelling compound before tiling, which adds a day's drying.
- Electrical work. Connecting the system, and notifying it where Part P requires, is an electrician's separate price.
- Renovation or new build. Checkatrade's guide puts a renovation at £60 to £85 per m² and a new build at £50 to £75.
Before you ask for quotes
Questions about underfloor heating and tiling
How long after tiling can you turn underfloor heating on?
Usually not for a week or more, and then gradually. The adhesive and grout makers give a waiting time and a warm-up schedule; turning it on full too soon can crack the tiles.
How much does electric underfloor heating cost per m²?
Checkatrade's 2026 underfloor heating guide gives £60 to £85 per m² in a renovation and £50 to £75 in a new build. Ask whether a quote includes the tiling and the electrician.
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