--- title: "Underfloor Heating Coventry | Wet UFH Installation & Repair" description: "Wet underfloor heating supply, installation and commissioning in Coventry. New builds, extensions and retrofit. Polypipe & JG Speedfit. 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Whole-floor new-build/extension UFH: 2–4 days plus screed dry time (28 days for traditional sand/cement, 5–7 days for liquid anhydrite)." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do you do single-room UFH (e.g. just the kitchen)?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes — very common. Single-zone manifold, dedicated mixing valve, fed from existing heating system. Best done while the floor is up for other reasons." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How long does UFH last?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Pipework itself has a 50+ year design life and typically carries a 25-year manufacturer warranty (Polypipe, Uponor, JG Speedfit). Manifold actuators and pump heads are 10–15-year parts and easily replaceable." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is UFH guaranteed?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Workmanship guaranteed 12 months in writing. Pipework warranty 25 years (manufacturer). Manifold warranty typically 2 years (manufacturer)." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can UFH be repaired if a pipe is damaged?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes — leak detection (acoustic + thermal) locates the damage, smallest possible floor cut, joint repaired with a pressfit junction, screed/tile reinstated. 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Underfloor Heating Local to Coventry CV2 # Underfloor Heating in Coventry. Designed, fitted and commissioned. Even warmth, every step. Properly designed wet UFH delivers more even comfort, more usable wall space and lower running temperatures than radiators. We design the system, fit the pipework, wire the manifold and commission it — one trade, one accountability. [Request a Quote](/contact) [Call 07576 597464](tel:+447576597464) Polypipe Pro Installer · JG Speedfit experienced · Full pressure-tested commissioning ![Wet underfloor heating pipework laid in serpentine pattern across an open-plan kitchen, ready for screed](/assets/underfloor-heating-hero-CqG5hl3z.jpg) Yes Local to Coventry CV2 Before any work Written quotes 7 days/week Open 24/7 Always Customer service first Overview ## Underfloor Heating in Coventry — what it is, who it's for, when it's needed. ### What wet UFH installation covers Full UFH design (heat-loss calculation, pipe spacing, loop length, manifold sizing), manifold supply and install, PEX-AL-PEX pipework laid to design layout, pressure testing, screed coordination (where applicable), control wiring (per-room thermostats, actuator heads, wiring centre), boiler/heat pump interface, full commissioning and balancing. ### Who it's for New-build self-builders, extensions and garden rooms, full kitchen-diner refits where the floor is coming up anyway, bathroom refits where UFH replaces a towel rail, and retrofit projects using low-profile overlay systems where lifting the existing floor isn't possible. ### When UFH is the right choice Wherever you have a finished floor going down anyway, where you want to lose radiators from a feature wall, where you have a heat pump (UFH runs at lower flow temps, ideal for ASHP/GSHP), or where the room is large enough that radiators would have to be either oversized or numerous. ### Why a professional installs matter UFH is forgiving in design and brutal in installation. A single nail through a pipe during floor finishing is a £2,000+ chase-and-repair job through a finished floor. Pipe spacing, loop balance, screed compatibility and commissioning all have to be right — there's no second chance once the floor is down. What happens if it's ignored ## The cost of waiting. UFH installation mistakes are buried under your floor — and that's exactly why they hurt. ### Common mistakes we see - Skipping the heat-loss calc and 'spacing on feel' — guarantees uneven heat. - Pressure-testing without keeping pressure on through the screed pour — any pour-damage isn't found until commissioning. - Mixing pipe types between loops — uneven flow resistance, uneven heat output. - Running flow temps high to compensate for design errors — kills the comfort and the efficiency. - No isolation valves on the manifold loops — every future repair becomes a system drain-down. ### Cold spots from poor design Undersized pipework or wrong loop spacing creates strips of warm and cold floor — particularly visible on hard floors. Unfixable without lifting the screed. ### Pipe puncture during finishing If the pipework is laid without proper pressure-on commissioning, a puncture from a flooring fixing isn't noticed until first heat-up — by which point the floor is down. ### Slow response and high running costs Wrong control strategy (room stats fighting weather compensation, oversized loops, no weather comp at all) makes UFH expensive to run instead of cheap. ### Manifold and actuator failure Cheap manifolds and low-grade actuators fail at 5–7 years. Replacement is rarely just a part swap — usually a flooring lift. Our process ## A clear, documented system — every visit, every job. 1. 01 ### 1\. Heat-loss design Room-by-room heat loss to BS EN 12831. Floor finish thermal resistance factored in (engineered oak ≠ porcelain tile). Pipe spacing and loop count designed to suit. 2. 02 ### 2\. Manifold and control sizing Manifold zoned per room or per circuit. Mixing valve for combi/system boiler interface, or direct connection for heat pump. Wiring centre and per-room stats specified. 3. 03 ### 3\. First fix — pipework laid to design PEX-AL-PEX clipped to insulation panels (or staple-fixed to floor build-up). Pipe spacing to design, every loop length within ±5%. Pressure-tested at 6 bar before screed/floor build-up starts. 4. 04 ### 4\. Pressure-on through screed/floor finish Pressure maintained on the pipework throughout screeding or floor finishing — any puncture is found immediately, not after the floor is down. 5. 05 ### 5\. Commissioning and balancing Manifold flow rates set per loop to match design heat output. Each room reaches setpoint at the same time. Documented commissioning sheet handed over. Benefits ## What you actually get. ### Even warmth No cold corners. No 'hot above the radiator, cold across the room' gradient. ### Lower flow temps UFH runs comfortable at 35–45°C — perfect for condensing boilers and ideal for heat pumps. ### Lower bills (heat pump pairing) Heat-pump + UFH combinations are 25–40% cheaper to run than radiators on the same heat source. ### Usable wall space No radiators. No TRV obstructions. Furniture goes where furniture should go. ### Silent operation No water flow noise. No 'clicking radiator' as it warms up. No drafts from convection. ### Property value Wet UFH consistently appears in EPC improvement recommendations and adds tangibly to property appeal at sale. In depth ## Materials, methods and variations. Wet UFH varies enormously by floor build-up — and the install method has to match. Here's what we typically work with across Coventry projects. [Discuss your project](/contact) ### Floor build-up options Solid floors with EPS insulation and 65–75mm sand/cement screed — typical new-build/extension. Suspended timber floors with spreader plates between joists — common retrofit. Low-profile overlay systems (12–25mm) like Polypipe Overlay or Robbens Lo-Pro — used where existing floor height can't be raised significantly. Liquid-screed (anhydrite) systems — fastest dry time and best thermal contact with pipework. ### Pipe and manifold systems Polypipe Underfloor (PEX-AL-PEX 16mm) — our most-used system, excellent UK availability and strong manufacturer support. JG Speedfit Underfloor — strong on retrofit/overlay solutions. Uponor Q&E — premium new-build choice with industry-leading warranty. All manifolds with flow meters per circuit, isolation valves and visible flow indicators. ### Controls Per-room wired or wireless thermostats (Salus, Heatmiser, Honeywell). Wiring centre matched to actuator count. Weather compensation on the heat source where supported (Vaillant ecoTEC plus, Worcester Greenstar with EMS). Smart integration with Hive / Nest where required, though dedicated UFH controllers usually outperform smart-stat retrofits. ### Boiler vs heat-pump pairing Combi/system boilers paired with UFH require a mixing valve to drop flow temp from boiler output (typically 70–75°C) to UFH design temp (35–45°C). Heat pumps pair directly — UFH is the ideal emitter for ASHP/GSHP and required for optimal coefficient of performance. ### Residential vs commercial UFH Commercial UFH (offices, retail) typically uses larger 20mm or 25mm pipework on wider spacings, with zoned manifolds per floor or per tenancy. We cover small commercial (under 200m² heated area) routinely; larger projects we co-deliver with a commercial specialist. ### Retrofit specifics Most retrofit projects use low-profile overlay (15–25mm) to avoid lifting the existing floor. Trade-off is slightly slower response than screeded UFH but vastly less disruption. We honestly assess whether retrofit UFH or alternative solutions (e.g. low-profile radiators) is the right answer for your property. Areas covered Coventry, CV2 & the wider West Midlands. - [Coventry](/service-areas) - [Warwickshire](/service-areas) - [West Midlands](/service-areas) - [Birmingham](/service-areas) - [Leicester](/service-areas) - [Solihull](/service-areas) - [Nuneaton](/service-areas) - [Rugby](/service-areas) - [Leamington Spa](/service-areas) FAQ ## Underfloor Heating — straight answers. Still unsure? Call [07576 597464](tel:+447576597464) — no obligation. - How much does underfloor heating cost in Coventry? Typical new-build screeded UFH ranges £55–£85 per m² supplied and installed (excluding screed itself). Overlay/retrofit systems are £75–£120 per m² because the panel system itself is more expensive. Every quote is itemised — design, manifold, pipework, controls, commissioning. - Can I have UFH in an existing house without lifting the floor? - Does UFH work with a combi boiler? - Is UFH better with a heat pump? - How long does UFH installation take? - Do you do single-room UFH (e.g. just the kitchen)? - How long does UFH last? - Is UFH guaranteed? - Can UFH be repaired if a pipe is damaged? Related services ## You may also need. [ ### Heating Learn more ](/services/heating)[ ### Leak Detection & Repair Learn more ](/services/leak-detection-repair)[ ### Bathroom Fitting Learn more ](/services/bathroom-fitting)[ ### Boiler Installation & Repair Learn more ](/services/boiler-installation-repair) Or browse [all services](/services) · [home](/) · [contact us](/contact) Ready to book? ## Need underfloor heating in Coventry? Let's sort it. Call us or request a written quote — we'll come back to you fast. 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