HOW TO HIRE · PLUMBING & HEATING · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire an underfloor heating installer in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
An underfloor heating in Ireland costs €50–€185 per m², typically around €100. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.
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THE 60-SECOND VERSION
Hiring an underfloor heating installer in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers underfloor heating installer work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — maintenance & Repairs — regular maintenance is essential to keep underfloor heating systems functioning efficiently.
- How does size of the area change the price?Small jobs carry the call-out; large ones spread it thinly. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does type of system chosen (electric or hydronic) change the price?Each level up adds both material and labour. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does any necessary structural modifications change the price?Providers quote this separately because it varies so much. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Typically, underfloor heating installation does not include flooring materials or any necessary structural modifications to the property — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a underfloor heating installer job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check before you book
No register applies
NO REGISTER APPLIES TO PLUMBING ITSELF. Anyone may trade as a plumber. The line that does exist is gas: any work on a gas appliance or gas pipework is restricted to the Registered Gas Installer scheme, and a plumber who is not on it may not touch the gas side of a boiler however competent they are at everything else. Ask which side of that line your job falls on before you book.
Look for the trader badge and the ID-checked badge on the Locufy profile — both are checked by us, not claimed by the provider.
What to check instead
Whether any part of the job touches gas — if it does, the gas register applies and a plumbing qualification is not a substitute; A trade qualification or apprenticeship, which is voluntary but checkable; Public liability insurance, and who the insurer is; Whether they carry the parts or price them separately; A written scope naming what is isolated, drained and reinstated; How a leak discovered mid-job changes the price, agreed in advance.
Ask for each of these before you agree a price, and get the answers in the same message as the quote.
Insurance
Expect public liability, and ask specifically about water-damage cover. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.
Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.
Trader or private seller
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.
Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
VAT
VAT at 13.5%, the reduced rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.
Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →
A good answer: No register covers underfloor heating installer work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — maintenance & Repairs — regular maintenance is essential to keep underfloor heating systems functioning efficiently.
A good answer: Small jobs carry the call-out; large ones spread it thinly. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Each level up adds both material and labour. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Providers quote this separately because it varies so much. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Typically, underfloor heating installation does not include flooring materials or any necessary structural modifications to the property — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a underfloor heating installer job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect public liability, and ask specifically about water-damage cover — thermostat & Controls — installing a compatible thermostat is crucial for efficient operation.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the underfloor heating installer starts, and an itemised invoice after — underfloor Heating Retrofitting — adding underfloor heating to an existing home without extensive renovations.
Getting the quote right
- Size of the area — small jobs carry the call-out; large ones spread it thinly.
- Type of system chosen (electric or hydronic) — each level up adds both material and labour.
- Any necessary structural modifications — providers quote this separately because it varies so much.
- Condition of the existing floor — existing damage has to be made good before the new work goes on.
- In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
- What is NOT included, named
- Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
- The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register
Walk away if
- They will not talk about it: size of the area — small jobs carry the call-out; large ones spread it thinly
- They will not talk about it: type of system chosen (electric or hydronic) — each level up adds both material and labour
- They will not talk about it: any necessary structural modifications — providers quote this separately because it varies so much
- A price for the underfloor heating installer before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
- Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
- No written quote, or one that moves once the underfloor heating installer has begun
What an underfloor heating installer costs: €50–€185 per m²
The figures are for the job, per m², and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Electric underfloor heating installation and Hydronic underfloor heating installation each carry their own band. Underfloor Heating price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE
Underfloor heating installers near you, with the badges that matter shown
ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.
Or post the job free and let them come to you.
- Look firstSize of the area — small jobs carry the call-out; large ones spread it thinly — that is what the underfloor heating installer is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneType of system chosen (electric or hydronic) — each level up adds both material and labour — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfAny necessary structural modifications — providers quote this separately because it varies so much — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherCondition of the existing floor — existing damage has to be made good before the new work goes on — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the underfloor heating installer is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, materials used — specialist products cost more than the everyday equivalent.
- Thermostat & Controls
- Installing a compatible thermostat is crucial for efficient operation.
- Maintenance & Repairs
- Regular maintenance is essential to keep underfloor heating systems functioning efficiently.
- Electric Underfloor Heating Installation
- Involves laying electric heating mats or cables beneath the floor to provide warmth.
- Hydronic Underfloor Heating Installation
- Involves installing water pipes beneath the floor that circulate heated water to warm the space.
- Underfloor Heating Repair
- Covers diagnosing and fixing issues with existing underfloor heating systems.
- Thermostat Installation for Underfloor Heating
- Involves setting up a control system to manage the temperature of your underfloor heating.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring an underfloor heating installer: questions people ask
The cost of underfloor heating installation can vary based on several factors, including the size of the area, the type of system chosen (electric or hydronic), and any necessary structural modifications. Additionally, the complexity of the installation, such as the need for insulation or advanced controls, can also affect the overall price.
The installation time for underfloor heating typically ranges from one to several days, depending on the system type and the size of the area. Electric systems often install faster than hydronic systems, which may require additional plumbing work.
Emergency installation services for underfloor heating can be available, but they may come at a premium cost. It's best to check with local service providers to see if they offer same-day services for urgent needs.
Yes, many service providers offer the option to book related services such as plumbing, flooring installation, or insulation work alongside underfloor heating installation. This can sometimes lead to bundled discounts.
Typically, underfloor heating installation does not include flooring materials or any necessary structural modifications to the property. Additionally, ongoing maintenance and repairs are usually treated as separate services.
NO REGISTER APPLIES TO PLUMBING ITSELF. Anyone may trade as a plumber. The line that does exist is gas: any work on a gas appliance or gas pipework is restricted to the Registered Gas Installer scheme, and a plumber who is not on it may not touch the gas side of a boiler however competent they are at everything else. Ask which side of that line your job falls on before you book.
MORE GUIDES
More hiring guides in plumbing & heating
Underfloor heating installers near you
Sources — checked October 2026
- CRU — RGI and Safe Electric schemes
- CCPC — your rights when you buy a service
- Consumer Rights Act 2022
- Courts Service — small claims
- Revenue — PLUMBING SERVICES (Private dwellings/Non-residential immovable goods) — Reduced rate
- Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
- Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only