Underfloor heating can cover one room, an extension or the whole ground floor, and it works alongside radiators upstairs. We design it from the same room-by-room heat loss figures as the rest of the system, set out pipe spacing and zones for each room, and confirm which floor finishes will let the heat through.
We coordinate with builders working in Dumfries and Galloway so underfloor pipes are laid and tested before the screed goes down. Homeowners in Dumfries and Galloway and across Dumfries and Galloway can mix underfloor heating downstairs with radiators upstairs on one heat pump. Kitchen extensions in Dumfries and Galloway are often the natural place to add underfloor heating when a heat pump goes in.
Who it suits
- Rooms where wall space for radiators is scarce
- Ground floors being dug out or relaid as part of wider building work
- Self-builds and new floors where insulation and screed are going in anyway
- Extensions, especially open-plan kitchen-diners with large glazed areas
Grants and rules for heat pumps in Scotland
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme does not apply in Scotland. Instead, homeowners in Dumfries and Galloway can apply to Home Energy Scotland for a grant of up to £7,500 towards a heat pump, with up to £1,500 more for eligible rural and island homes, plus an optional interest-free loan of up to £7,500. You need a written funding offer before any work starts.
Installing heat pumps is zero-rated for VAT across the UK until 31 March 2027. Scotland has its own permitted development rules for air source heat pumps and its own building standards, so we confirm what applies to your property at survey.
Underfloor heating with heat pumps prices in Dumfries and Galloway
The ranges below are typical installed prices for homes in Dumfries and Galloway, including VAT. A survey sets the exact figure, because two similar-looking houses in Dumfries and Galloway can need quite different radiators and pipework.
| Work | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Wet underfloor heating, one room | £1,550–£3,550 |
| Wet underfloor heating, whole ground floor | £5,100–£15,300 |
Installed, inc VAT. Floor finishes and screed drying time are confirmed at survey.
Towns we cover in Dumfries and Galloway
We cover 8 towns in Dumfries and Galloway for underfloor heating with a heat pump. Each links to local guide prices and the grant position for Scotland.
| Town | Postcode district | Nearest town | Midwinter daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dumfries | DG1 | Lockerbie | 7 h 09 min |
| Annan | DG12 | Lockerbie | 7 h 10 min |
| Castle Douglas | DG7 | Dalbeattie | 7 h 11 min |
| Dalbeattie | DG5 | Castle Douglas | 7 h 11 min |
| Kirkcudbright | DG6 | Castle Douglas | 7 h 12 min |
| Lockerbie | DG11 | Annan | 7 h 08 min |
| Newton Stewart | DG8 | Kirkcudbright | 7 h 10 min |
| Stranraer | DG9 | Newton Stewart | 7 h 11 min |
Underfloor heating with a heat pump questions
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.
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.