$10 \u2013 $16 per Square Foot Installed<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
The cost of radiant floor heating is between $10-$16 per square foot for professional installation of an electric floor heating or hydronic floor heating system. When water heating equipment is installed as part of the project, radiant floor heat costs up to $20 per square foot depending on the size of the job.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Average Cost of Radiant Floor Heating Installation<\/h2>\n
Expect radiant floor heating estimates around $11 per square foot for an electric system and $15 per square foot for hydronic floor heating. Cost per square foot goes down as the size of the project rises. Average completed job costs are $10,000 to $25,000 for 1,000 to 1,500 square feet.<\/p>\n
When a hydronic floor heating system includes a boiler or water heater, total project cost rises by $1,500 to $4,000 or more depending on the type and capacity of the equipment installed to heat the water.<\/p>\n
Average Do It Yourself cost<\/p>\n
$5.00 \u2013 $12.00 per square foot<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Average Contractor Installed Cost<\/p>\n $8.00 \u2013 $20.00 per square foot<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Typical Cost Average<\/p>\n $10.00 \u2013 $16.00 per square foot<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Last Updated: Wednesday, January 12, 2022<\/p>\n <\/img><\/p>\n One of the most economical ways to heat your home is to use underfloor radiant heat, especially a hydronic system. The heat rises to make the floor and entire room very comfortable. Hydronic systems require a water heater or boiler. Electric systems are connected to your home\u2019s electrical panel using energy from the grid or, in some cases, energy derived from a solar power system.<\/p>\n Each type of radiant heat has it own set of pros and cons.<\/p>\n Cost of Hydronic vs Electric:<\/strong> Hydronic systems cost more to install than electric systems, but their energy use is less, so utility costs are lower. Hydronic floor heating can save you 15% to 35% on your heating bills compared with an 80% to 95% AFUE gas furnace.<\/p>\n Yes, the installed cost of an electric floor heating system is less, but it will use quite a bit more energy. As a result of the higher cost of electric heat, electric radiant floors are better suited to smaller locations, most commonly a bathroom, where heating a tiled floor adds luxurious comfort.<\/p>\n What Flooring Works with Radiant Floor Heating?<\/strong><\/p>\n Radiant heating can be installed beneath most types of flooring. It is ideal under tile and concrete, but can be used under some carpet, laminate, hardwood and vinyl. Check with your flooring retailer to be sure the flooring you choose is a good fit for underfloor heating.<\/p>\n Hydronic radiant floor heating<\/strong> consists of continuous plastic tubing run back-and-forth over the floor space, with tubing rows about 10 inches apart. The tubing is connected to a hot water source \u2013 a water heater or a boiler. The water is circulated through the tubing. Heat transfers into the flooring and radiates into your living space.<\/p>\n Electric radiant floor heating<\/strong> is achieved mostly through the use of mats in sizes from about 9 square feet (3\u00d73) to 100 square feet (10\u00d710). The wiring in each mat is easily connected to other mats to create the heating zone. When fully installed, the wiring in the mat closest to the electrical panel is wired to its own circuit or circuits, depending on the size and electric capacity of the system.<\/p>\n The overall price to install radiant heating varies on type, size and other cost factors discussed below.<\/p>\n How much does radiant floor heat cost? Estimates for this indoor home improvement project are based on these factors.<\/p>\n Who Installs the Radiant Floor Heating-<\/strong> The materials to install radiant floor heating are relatively inexpensive for how much comfort they bring to your home.\u00a0 However, the labor is expensive.\u00a0 If you decide to install the radiant floor heating system then you will up to $12 per square foot with an average of about $8\/foot.<\/p>\n What Type of Radiant Floor Heating is Installed- <\/strong>\u00a0The type of radiant floor heating you can install varies in both price and the difficulty to install.<\/p>\n Electric Floor Heating Systems \u2013 <\/strong>This type of floor heating system is installed using mats with cables inside them or with a grid featuring loose heating cables.\u00a0 This type of system can cost anywhere from $15-$25 a square foot installed.\u00a0 Since it is more expensive, this type of system is usually done in smaller rooms like bathrooms or kitchens.<\/p>\n Hydronic Floor Heating Systems<\/strong> \u2013 Also known as a water-based system, this type of floor heat is the most cost-effective for large area such as whole-house heating, but it requires a water-heating system.\u00a0 Boilers cost $2,500 to $5,000 or more and last \u201cforever.\u201d A combi tankless water heater costs roughly half as much, but might not provide as much hot water or last as long.\u00a0Hydronic heating with a boiler already installed costs around $8 \u2013 $12 per square foot.<\/p>\n Size of the Job \u2013<\/strong> Cost per square foot drops as the size of the project increases. Installing radiant heat in one bathroom, for example, will cost twice as much per square foot than when installing it in an entire home.<\/p>\n Where you Live- <\/strong>\u00a0Like all home improvement projects, where you live determines the price for hiring an electrician, plumber, or HVAC technician.\u00a0Labor cost ranges for a professional to install a radiant heating system for your floors are $50-$135 per hour with an average or about $75\/hour.<\/p>\n If you are using an electric heating system to heat your floors, then an electrician will be needed to run the correct electrical wiring and add at least one new breaker to the electrical panel.\u00a0 The cost to hire an electrician to do this type of work is usually around $250-$300 at a labor rate averaging $75 to $100 per hour.<\/p>\n How long will it take to install radiant floor heat in your home?\u00a0 Depending on the type and how big the project is, the average amount of time is between 2 and 4 days.\u00a0 The first step is to install the wires or tubing that are going to go under the flooring, followed by a self-leveling mortar, and finally the actual flooring.\u00a0 The mortar will take at least one full day to completely cure.<\/p>\n What else is on your indoor home projects list? Here are related cost estimates, or Business Finance News, that will help you wisely allocate your budget.<\/p>\n The labor to install radiant heat flooring is more than half the total job cost, which Home Advisor puts at $11 per square foot for electric and $13 for hydronic.\u00a0 Home Flooring Pros numbers are broader at $6 \u2013 $14 per square foot. Our numbers are a little higher at $10 \u2013 $16 for most jobs, especially when the project is limited to a single bathroom. The point is, money can be saved by doing some or all of the job yourself.<\/p>\n Our suggestion is to either hire a contractor for the entire job or consider a hybrid option \u2013 you install the electric mats for an electric system or plastic tubing for a hydronic system, and leave the electrical hookup or mechanical installation of a water heater to a pro.<\/p>\n Electric mats are quite easy to install. Just lay them out and connect the mats to one another for a continuous flow of power. The key to a hydronic system is getting the spacing right of the back-and-forth runs of tubing. Follow the manufacturer\u2019s installation guidelines for optimal performance, and be careful when securing the tubing to the underflooring that you don\u2019t crimp or pierce the tubing.<\/p>\n The first time you feel that floor beneath your bare feet begin to heat up is a wonderful experience!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/main><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" $10 \u2013 $16 per Square Foot Installed The cost of radiant floor heating is between $10-$16 per square foot for professional installation of an electric floor heating or hydronic floor heating system. 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\n<\/hr>\nOverview of Radiant Floor Heating<\/h2>\n
Product and Installation Supplies Cost Details<\/h2>\n
Radiant Floor Heating Cost Factors<\/h3>\n
Retail Radiant Floor Materials Costs<\/h2>\n
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Permits, Inspection, Related Costs and Installation Time<\/h2>\n
Permits and Inspection Cost<\/h3>\n
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Related Costs and Installation Time <\/strong><\/h3>\n
Costs of Related Projects<\/h2>\n
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DIY or Hire a Pro?<\/h2>\n