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Underfloor Heating Prices Australia
Prices include GST. Electric underfloor heating requires a licensed electrician. Hydronic systems require a licensed plumber. Always use licensed tradespeople — DIY electrical or plumbing work is illegal in Australia.
Underfloor Heating Prices by Service Type — Australia
Prices include GST. Electric underfloor heating requires a licensed electrician. Hydronic systems require a licensed plumber. Always use licensed tradespeople — DIY electrical or plumbing work is illegal in Australia.
| Service | Unit | From | Average | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🔌Electric Underfloor Heating Mat Supply and install a pre-spaced electric heating mat under tiles or stone — includes mat, thermostat wiring, and connection by licensed electrician | /sqm | $50 | $68 | $90 |
| 🌡️Electric Heating Cable System Install a loose electric heating cable system — allows custom layout around fixtures, includes cable, fixing tape, and licensed electrical connection | /sqm | $60 | $82 | $110 |
| 💧Hydronic (Water) Underfloor Heating Install a wet hydronic underfloor heating system — includes pipe, manifold, insulation board, screed, and connection to existing boiler or heat pump | /sqm | $100 | $145 | $200 |
| 🛁Bathroom Underfloor Heating Complete electric underfloor heating installation for a standard bathroom (4–8sqm) — includes mat or cable, thermostat, sensor, and licensed electrical connection | /job | $600 | $1,100 | $1,800 |
| 🏠Whole House Electric System Full whole-house electric underfloor heating system for a new build or major renovation — includes mats/cables throughout, multiple thermostats, and switchboard upgrades | /job | $8,000 | $12,500 | $18,000 |
| 🏡Whole House Hydronic System Complete whole-house hydronic underfloor heating installation including all pipework, manifolds, insulation, screed, boiler/heat pump connection, and commissioning | /job | $15,000 | $23,000 | $35,000 |
| 🎛️Thermostat / Controller Install Supply and install a programmable or smart WiFi thermostat for an existing underfloor heating system — includes wiring and commissioning by licensed electrician | /job | $200 | $330 | $500 |
| 🧱Insulation Board Underlay Supply and install rigid insulation board underlay beneath underfloor heating system — reduces heat loss downward and improves system efficiency | /sqm | $15 | $24 | $35 |
| 🔄Retrofit Under Existing Floor Install electric underfloor heating beneath an existing floor covering where floor can be lifted — includes foil mat or cable under engineered timber or vinyl | /sqm | $80 | $112 | $150 |
| 🏗️Under-Tile Heating System Electric heating mat or cable system installed directly under tiles — the most common UFH type in Australia, includes mat, thermostat, and tiling allowance | /sqm | $55 | $74 | $100 |
| 🪵Under-Timber Floor Heating Electric or hydronic underfloor heating system compatible with timber or engineered wood floors — requires low-temperature system and appropriate timber specification | /sqm | $70 | $96 | $130 |
| 🔧System Repair & Diagnostics Diagnose and repair a faulty underfloor heating system — includes thermal imaging, cable fault location, thermostat replacement, and system recommissioning | /job | $150 | $300 | $500 |
Underfloor Heating Prices by City
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Sydney
New South Wales · 5.3M
From $58
Newcastle
New South Wales · 320K
Pricing available
Wollongong
New South Wales · 310K
Pricing available
Central Coast
New South Wales · 340K
Pricing available
Melbourne
Victoria · 5.1M
From $55
Geelong
Victoria · 270K
Pricing available
Ballarat
Victoria · 115K
Pricing available
Bendigo
Victoria · 100K
Pricing available
Brisbane
Queensland · 2.6M
From $50
Gold Coast
Queensland · 680K
From $51
Sunshine Coast
Queensland · 350K
Pricing available
Cairns
Queensland · 160K
Pricing available
Townsville
Queensland · 195K
Pricing available
Adelaide
South Australia · 1.4M
From $48
Mount Gambier
South Australia · 30K
Pricing available
Perth
Western Australia · 2.1M
From $52
Mandurah
Western Australia · 100K
Pricing available
Bunbury
Western Australia · 75K
Pricing available
Hobart
Tasmania · 240K
From $54
Launceston
Tasmania · 90K
Pricing available
Canberra
ACT · 460K
From $56
Darwin
Northern Territory · 150K
From $52
Alice Springs
Northern Territory · 25K
Pricing available
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Underfloor heating prices in Australia range from $15 for insulation board underlay to $35,000 for a whole-house hydronic system fully installed. Prices include GST. Electric underfloor heating requires a licensed electrician. Hydronic systems require a licensed plumber. Always use licensed tradespeople — DIY electrical or plumbing work is illegal in Australia.
The most common underfloor heating installation services in Australia include electric mat installation, electric cable systems, hydronic underfloor heating, bathroom heating, whole-house electric and hydronic systems, thermostat installation, insulation board underlay, retrofit installations, under-tile systems, under-timber systems, and system repair and diagnostics.
Choose electric systems for small areas like bathrooms — they cost far less to install than hydronic. Always include insulation board from the start to reduce running costs. Install a programmable or smart thermostat to schedule heating only when needed. Compare at least two to three quotes from licensed installers. Prices include GST. Electric underfloor heating requires a licensed electrician. Hydronic systems require a licensed plumber. Always use licensed tradespeople — DIY electrical or plumbing work is illegal in Australia.
Electric underfloor heating involves electrical work and must be installed by a licensed or registered electrician. Hydronic underfloor heating involves plumbing and must be installed by a licensed plumber or specialist installer. Always verify current licensing requirements with your local authority. Prices include GST. Electric underfloor heating requires a licensed electrician. Hydronic systems require a licensed plumber. Always use licensed tradespeople — DIY electrical or plumbing work is illegal in Australia.
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