Exeter Heating & Boiler Specialists
Wet underfloor heating in Exeter
Lombardi Heating designs and installs wet underfloor heating in Exeter for extensions, renovations, open-plan living spaces and heating upgrades. The work is planned around the heat loss, floor build-up, insulation, pipe layout, manifold position, controls and flow temperatures from the start.
This ensures the underfloor heating heats the space comfortably, runs efficiently and supports future low-temperature heating, including heat pump compatibility.
Where underfloor heating works best
Wet underfloor heating is best suited to extensions, renovations, kitchen/dining areas and open-plan living spaces where the floor build-up, insulation and heating design are being planned together.
It is a strong option when you want steady comfort, fewer radiators on the walls and a heating system designed around lower water temperatures.
Good underfloor heating starts with the design
Underfloor heating needs to be designed around the room heat loss, insulation, floor construction and finished floor covering. These details decide the pipe spacing, flow temperature and how much heat the floor can deliver.
We design the underfloor heating around the room and the floor construction, rather than treating it as a standard kit. The result is a floor system that is sized and set up to deliver the heat the space needs.
Controls, zoning and system setup
Underfloor heating performs best when the controls are planned with the heating design. We consider the room layout, manifold position, thermostat locations, wiring, flow temperatures and how the underfloor heating will work with the rest of the heating system.
The right control setup keeps each area at the right temperature, avoids unnecessary overheating and makes the system straightforward to use. The system is installed, pressure tested and set up carefully before handover.
Underfloor heating and future heat pumps
Wet underfloor heating is designed to run at lower flow temperatures than traditional radiators. This improves the heating system now because the boiler can heat the space using cooler water, which helps a condensing boiler run more efficiently.
It also gives the property a stronger foundation for a future heat pump. When the pipe spacing, floor build-up, insulation, controls and heat loss are allowed for, the floor heating is already designed around the lower water temperatures a heat pump needs. That means the underfloor heating should not need changing later just because the heat source changes.
Why choose Lombardi Heating for underfloor heating in Exeter?
Lombardi Heating is an owner-led Exeter heating business run by Ben, a Gas Safe registered engineer. Customers deal directly with Ben from the first enquiry through to the work itself, which keeps the advice clear and the installation properly thought through.
Underfloor heating is only as good as the design behind it. Ben has completed Heat Geek Mastery training and training with Kimbo Betty’s Northampton Heating Academy, supporting the focus on heat loss, low-temperature heating, system performance and efficient setup.
That same careful approach is reflected in our 120+ 5-star Google reviews from customers across Exeter. We design underfloor heating around the property, not just the floor area, considering the room heat loss, floor build-up, controls, manifold position, existing heating system and future heating plans from the start.
Underfloor heating in Exeter and nearby areas
For wet underfloor heating projects, Lombardi Heating works across Exeter and nearby areas including Alphington, Topsham, St Thomas, St James, Pennsylvania, St Leonard’s and Broadclyst.
Underfloor heating FAQs
Do you install wet underfloor heating in Exeter?
Lombardi Heating installs wet underfloor heating in Exeter for extensions, renovations, open-plan living areas and heating upgrades.
Is underfloor heating suitable for extensions?
Yes. Extensions are usually a good time to install wet underfloor heating because the floor build-up, insulation, pipe layout and controls can all be planned together.
Do I need a heat loss calculation for underfloor heating?
A heat loss calculation is needed so the underfloor heating is designed around how much heat the room requires. It helps decide the pipe spacing, flow temperature and heat output needed from the floor.
Can underfloor heating work with my existing boiler?
Yes. Wet underfloor heating can be connected to an existing boiler when the boiler, controls, manifold, pipework and flow temperatures are planned together.
Can underfloor heating be ready for a future heat pump?
Yes. Underfloor heating is designed to run at lower flow temperatures, which gives the property a strong foundation for a future heat pump. The pipe spacing, insulation, floor build-up, controls and heat loss need to be allowed for from the start.
Can underfloor heating work alongside radiators?
Yes. Wet underfloor heating can work alongside radiators when the controls, zones and flow temperatures are planned properly. This is common in extensions and renovations where underfloor heating is used in one area and radiators remain elsewhere in the home.
Do you install electric underfloor heating?
Lombardi Heating focuses on wet underfloor heating connected to the central heating system. Electric underfloor heating is not our main service.
When should I contact you about underfloor heating?
Early in the project, before the floor build-up, insulation, manifold position and controls have been finalised. Early planning also avoids awkward compromises with pipe routes, manifold position and controls later in the project.