How does underfloor heating affect installation costs?

Underfloor heating can affect installation costs in many ways. First of all, installing underfloor heating requires special skills and work compared to traditional radiator heating. This can increase installation costs, as hiring a professional installer can be more expensive.

Secondly, the choice of underfloor heating system also affects costs. For example, electric floor heating is usually more expensive to install than water circulation floor heating. In addition, if the area to be installed is large, such as the entire floor of the house, the costs can increase significantly.

Furthermore, installing underfloor heating often also requires other renovation work, such as dismantling and rebuilding the floor. This can also increase costs, because in addition to renovation work, materials and labor are also needed.

However, it should be noted that underfloor heating can also bring savings in the long term, as it is a more energy efficient and even heat source than radiator heating. Therefore, although the installation costs may be higher initially, they can pay off in energy savings and better living comfort.

Sources: Talotekniikka-lehti, Rakentaja.fi