There are two main ways to fit it. In new floors, such as an extension or a ground floor being dug out, pipes are set into a screed: a layer of sand and cement, or a flowing liquid mix, laid over insulation. In existing rooms, a low-profile or overlay system uses thin grooved boards laid on top of the current floor, raising it by a modest amount instead of breaking it up.
Homeowners in County Armagh and across County Armagh can mix underfloor heating downstairs with radiators upstairs on one heat pump. We coordinate with builders working in County Armagh so underfloor pipes are laid and tested before the screed goes down. For homes in County Armagh with solid ground floors, a low-profile overlay system can avoid breaking up the existing floor.
Who it suits
- Rooms where wall space for radiators is scarce
- Extensions, especially open-plan kitchen-diners with large glazed areas
- Ground floors being dug out or relaid as part of wider building work
- Homeowners who want even, gentle warmth with no radiators on show
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Northern Ireland
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme covers England and Wales only, and there is currently no dedicated heat pump grant for homeowners in Northern Ireland. Our quote for a home in County Armagh is therefore shown without a grant deduction; if support becomes available we will tell you how it applies.
Installing heat pumps has been zero-rated for VAT in Northern Ireland since 1 May 2023, in line with the rest of the UK, until 31 March 2027. Northern Ireland has its own permitted development rules and building regulations, and we confirm what applies to your property at survey.
Underfloor heating with heat pumps prices in County Armagh
Here are typical prices for underfloor heating with a heat pump in County Armagh, installed and including VAT. Use the guide price tool for a figure based on your home, then a survey confirms it in writing.
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Wet underfloor heating, one room | £1,450–£3,400 |
| Wet underfloor heating, whole ground floor | £4,850–£14,550 |
Installed, inc VAT. Floor finishes and screed drying time are confirmed at survey.
Towns we cover in County Armagh
We cover 6 towns in County Armagh for underfloor heating with a heat pump. Each links to local guide prices and the grant position for Northern Ireland.
| Town | Postcode district | Nearest town | Midwinter daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craigavon | BT64 | Lurgan | 7 h 17 min |
| Portadown | BT62 | Craigavon | 7 h 17 min |
| Armagh | BT61 | Keady | 7 h 18 min |
| Keady | BT60 | Armagh | 7 h 19 min |
| Lurgan | BT66 | Craigavon | 7 h 17 min |
| Tandragee | BT63 | Portadown | 7 h 18 min |
Underfloor heating with a heat pump questions
How much will an overlay system raise my floor?
A low-profile overlay system typically adds around 15–25 mm for the boards, plus the thickness of the new floor finish. That can be enough to need door trimming, threshold strips and adjustments where the floor meets kitchen units or stairs. We measure these details at the survey so the build-up is agreed before work starts.
How much does underfloor heating cost with a heat pump?
Wet underfloor heating for a whole ground floor has a guide price of £5,000–£15,000, installed and including VAT, and a single room has a guide price of £1,500–£3,500. The spread reflects floor type, area, whether an overlay or screed system is used and how much floor preparation is needed. Your written quote fixes the price after the survey.
How long does a screed floor take before I can use the heating?
Screed needs to dry before the heating is used at full temperature and before most floor finishes are laid. Drying time depends on the screed type, depth and conditions, from around a week for some liquid screeds to several weeks or more for traditional sand and cement. The heating is then brought up gradually over several days to avoid cracking.
Can I put carpet over underfloor heating?
Yes, as long as the carpet and underlay together have a low tog rating, which measures how much they resist heat. For heat pump systems a combined figure of around 1.5 tog or less is a common target. Thick carpet on heavy underlay can cut output noticeably, so rooms with carpet may need closer pipe spacing.