Overview
Underfloor heating is sold by the zone, and the floor build-up is the line the customer's flooring contractor has to know about
Underfloor heating (UFH) installers fit the heating system that the customer is going to walk on. The two main types are electric (mat or cable in a self-levelling screed or under tiles) and water-based (pipework loops in a screed connected to a boiler or heat pump). Each has a different install, a different running cost, and a different heat-up speed. The customer rarely thinks about the floor build-up height that UFH adds, the insulation underneath that decides the efficiency, and the integration with the rest of the heating system. A flat 'UFH install, $4,800' quote without the system type, the zone plan, the floor build-up, and the integration misses half the conversation.
QuoteGenio gives UFH installers a quoting shape that surfaces the system. Survey and heat-loss calculation as the first line, system type (electric or water-based) with the manifold or controller spec, insulation board by thickness with the U-value, pipework or mat by zone with the spacing, controls and thermostats by zone, integration with the boiler or heat pump where applicable, install labour, screed or self-leveller as a separate line (often the screed contractor's job), and commissioning with a pressure test. Send via WhatsApp or email to the customer or main contractor, take a deposit on the equipment order, raise progress invoices through install, and the final invoice closes with the pressure-test certificate.
Who it is for
Who uses QuoteGenio
Built for every type of underfloor heating installation business.
The problem
The quoting headaches every UFH installer knows
UFH jobs involve plumbing, heating, insulation, and controls in one package. Miss one and the system fails. Quote all four clearly and you win jobs the generic competitors cannot.
System design changes price by 2x
Wet UFH vs electric UFH, screed vs no-screed, pumped vs unpumped manifold. Wrong system on the quote and your margin is gone.
Insulation and screed are easy to forget
Clients see 'UFH pipes' and think that's the job. Without insulation and screed, the heat goes into the floor below. Itemise or undersell.
Commercial tenders need design output
Plumbing contractors want to see zone calculations, heat loss figures, and manifold specs. Generic quotes lose to design-build specialists.
The fix
QuoteGenio makes it simple
Structured quotes with insulation, pipework, manifold, screed, and controls on separate lines. Every system component visible and priced.
The payoff
What you get with QuoteGenio
The everyday wins that add up across a year of quoting and invoicing.
Built for UFH work
Line items for insulation, pipe (PEX, multilayer), fixings, manifold, mixing valve, thermostats, and screed. Every component separately priced.
Quote from the slab
Check the build-up, note the existing insulation, measure zones, and send the quote before the plumber's next job.
Product warranties attached
Save Rehau, Uponor, Viega, and Heatmiser warranty terms once. They attach to every quote automatically.
Track invoices and staged payments
UFH jobs often run with the main build. Staged payments and tracking of outstanding balances are essential.
Built for your trade
Quoting calibrated to how underfloor heating installers actually work
Pick your trade in Settings and the entire quote flow switches to fit. Line item presets, compliance fields, on-the-quote calculators, and per-m² / after-hours pricing all change to match your industry.
Trade-specific line items
Quick add picker pre-fills the common items your trade quotes. Skip the blank rows.
Brand-specific catalogues
Pylontech, Hikvision, Canadian Solar, Sunsynk and others pre-named. Pick the brand, the description writes itself.
Compliance fields built in
IOPSA, ECASA, PIRB, PSIRA, NHBRC, SAQCC. Set once. Every quote prints them under FROM.
Registration expiry alerts
Dashboard notification 60 days before your PSIRA, CoC or any dated registration lapses.
Per-m² / hour / day billing
Unit selector on every line item: m², hr, linear m, days. Stop doing the maths externally.
After-hours and emergency
1.5× and 2× multipliers as a one-tap toggle. Customer sees the breakdown on the quote.
Quote-flow calculators
Solar size, battery backup, cable run cost. Compute on the spot, drop straight onto the quote.
Staged payments
Deposit on acceptance + balance on completion as two separate amounts on the quote PDF.
Scope-of-work checklist
Structured Included / Not included lists. Client acceptance = signing the scope.
Site-survey mode
Log a location per line item: camera positions, fixtures by room, sensors by zone.
Regional rate hints
Pricing ranges per item per currency shown as you quote.
Free on every plan
All of the above included on the free plan. Premium is for capacity, not the trade tooling.
Why QuoteGenio
Why Underfloor Heating Installers choose QuoteGenio
The tools that matter most when you are quoting on-site, under pressure, and between jobs.
Quote from your phone
Most Underfloor Heating Installers build and send quotes directly from the job site. No laptop, no office, no delays.
Win more jobs, faster
The first professional quote a client receives usually wins. Respond in minutes, not hours.
Quote to invoice in one click
When the job is accepted, convert to an invoice instantly. No retyping, no double entry.
Pricing guide
Typical Underfloor Heating Installers job pricing
Guideline pricing for common UFH jobs. Rates shift with system (wet vs electric), build-up type (traditional vs low-profile), insulation depth, and control complexity. Use as a sanity check.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Wet UFH (per sq m, standard screed build-up) | $ 95 - $ 180 / sq m |
| Wet UFH (per sq m, low-profile retrofit) | $ 145 - $ 280 / sq m |
| Electric UFH (per sq m) | $ 58 - $ 120 / sq m |
| Electric UFH (per sq m, loose wire) | $ 75 - $ 140 / sq m |
| Manifold and mixing valve (per unit) | $ 680 - $ 2,400 ea |
| Thermostat and control (per zone) | $ 180 - $ 680 / zone |
| Screed (liquid or sand/cement, per sq m) | $ 38 - $ 85 / sq m |
Pricing shown in USD as a rough benchmark. Rates vary significantly by country, region, currency, and market.
Call-out fees
UFH surveys need proper heat loss calculations for each zone. Charge $ 280 to $ 580 for a full survey including heat loss calculation, zone layout, and system specification. Refund against the contract. Design-build quotes win more commercial work than specification-only quotes.
Hourly vs fixed pricing
Use fixed per sq m pricing for standard new-build wet UFH with 50-75mm screed. Use hourly rates ($ 95 to $ 160 per hour per installer plus materials) for retrofit work (low-profile over existing floors), heat pump integration, or complex multi-zone systems. Screed is almost always sub-contracted; quote it as a provisional sum if you don't do it yourself.
See it in action
Example quote breakdown
A clean UFH quote shows the client every component of the system. Clients who understand the full install trust the price and pay without negotiation.
Try it yourself
Job size
Region
Sample quote
Wet UFH install, 110 sq m open-plan living with heat pump integration
50mm PIR insulation board (full floor)
Edge insulation strip (perimeter)
Clip rail system for pipe fixing
Rehau PE-Xa pipe 16mm (480m)
6-port manifold with flow meters
Mixing valve and pump group
Pressure test, fill, and commission
Thermostats (6 zones, Heatmiser NeoStat)
Heat pump integration (wiring and controls)
Liquid screed (75mm, sub-contracted)
| Description | Qty | Rate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50mm PIR insulation board (full floor) | 110 | $ 22.00 / sq m | $ 2,420 |
| Edge insulation strip (perimeter) | 42 | $ 8.00 / m | $ 336 |
| Clip rail system for pipe fixing | 110 | $ 9.00 / sq m | $ 990 |
| Rehau PE-Xa pipe 16mm (480m) | 110 | $ 12.00 / sq m | $ 1,320 |
| 6-port manifold with flow meters | 1 | $ 1,280 | $ 1,280 |
| Mixing valve and pump group | 1 | $ 680 | $ 680 |
| Pressure test, fill, and commission | 1 | $ 380 | $ 380 |
| Thermostats (6 zones, Heatmiser NeoStat) | 6 | $ 320 ea | $ 1,920 |
| Heat pump integration (wiring and controls) | 1 | $ 850 | $ 850 |
| Liquid screed (75mm, sub-contracted) | 110 | $ 68.00 / sq m | $ 7,480 |
| Subtotal | $ 17,656 | ||
| Tax (10%) | $ 1,766 | ||
| Total incl. tax | $ 19,422 | ||
Totals recalculate as you change the controls above. Tax rate inferred from the sample quote.
Items often forgotten
Edge insulation strip (essential for thermal break), pressure test and commissioning, thermostats (one per zone, not one per house), heat source integration (boiler or heat pump), screed as a separate sub-contract line, post-install handover documentation, and manufacturer warranties. Clients and main contractors ask for all of these.
Peer snapshot
How Underfloor Heating Installers actually use QuoteGenio
Indicative activity for Underfloor Heating Installers on the platform. Use it as a benchmark for how often to quote and how fast to respond.
15
Quotes sent per month
51%
Average quote acceptance
3 min
Median time to send quote
$ 19,422
Typical quote value
Figures are indicative platform averages for this trade segment.
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Avoid these
Common quoting mistakes
UFH installers tell us the same mistakes cost the industry warranty claims and poor reputations. Fix these and your clients (and their main contractors) come back for more.
Mistake: Quoting UFH without insulation
Better: UFH over uninsulated slab heats the ground below, not the room. Quote minimum 50mm PIR on ground floor, 30-50mm on upper floors. State the insulation thickness and R-value in the quote. No exceptions.
Mistake: One thermostat for multiple zones
Better: Open-plan areas can share a zone, but kitchen, living, and bedrooms each have different heating needs. Quote one thermostat per zone. Smart thermostats (Heatmiser NeoStat, Tado) command a premium but save significant running costs.
Mistake: No heat loss calculation
Better: Undersized UFH never heats the room. Do the heat loss calc (or quote it as a separate design fee) before sizing pipe centres. State the calculation basis in the quote notes.
Mistake: Forgetting edge insulation
Better: Perimeter edge insulation (10mm foam strip against walls) allows the screed to expand. Without it, the screed cracks. Quote per running metre of perimeter; typically $ 6-$ 12 per metre.
Mistake: Screed bundled with UFH labour
Better: Screed is a separate trade. Quote it as a provisional sum or sub-contract line. State whether you are providing the screed or the client is arranging it. Confusion here delays jobs for weeks.
Mistake: No pressure test documentation
Better: Industry practice is to pressure test pipework to 6 bar for minimum 30 minutes before screed goes in. Document the test results in the quote terms and repeat on the invoice as handover evidence. Main contractors require this for their warranty.
Mistake: Control system as an afterthought
Better: Controls are 10-15% of the system cost but 50% of the usability. Quote the control system fully: thermostats, wiring centre, pump group interlock. A UFH system without proper controls is just expensive floor heating.
Mistake: No follow-up after sending the quote
Better: Most quotes that don't close, don't close because nobody followed up. Send a polite check-in 48 hours after the quote lands, and a second nudge at day 7. Two of every three accepted quotes get there because someone followed up.
Step by step
How to quote underfloor heating jobs
UFH is plumbing, heating, insulation, and controls in one package, so survey all four before you price. Measure the heated floor area by zone, not just total area, because open-plan kitchens, living areas, and bedrooms each need their own thermostat. Check the build-up: new-build with 50 to 75mm screed allows traditional wet UFH, while retrofit over existing joists or solid floors needs a low-profile panel system at 15 to 25mm. Measure ceiling heights to confirm the build-up does not lose more than 50mm of headroom. Identify the heat source (gas boiler, air source heat pump, ground source) because heat pump systems need 150 to 200mm pipe centres and a low-pressure-drop manifold. Do a heat loss calculation before sizing pipe centres, or quote it as a separate design fee of $ 180 to $ 480.
Itemise 50mm PIR insulation board across the full floor (essential, never negotiable), edge insulation strip per running metre at the perimeter for screed expansion, clip rail or staple system per square metre for pipe fixing, and Rehau or Uponor PE-Xa pipe per square metre with the circuit lengths calculated. The manifold and mixing valve with pump group goes as a single unit price with port count stated (6-port, 8-port), and thermostats are priced per zone with the brand named (Heatmiser NeoStat, Tado, Honeywell Evohome). Pressure test, fill, and commission is a discrete line because it generates the certificate main contractors need for their warranty. Screed is quoted as a sub-contract provisional or noted as 'by others', heat source integration and wiring centre as its own line, and handover documentation (O&M manual, commissioning certificate) is always included.
UFH quotes carry a 30 to 45 day validity because Rehau, Uponor, and Viega pipe pricing moves with polymer markets and smart thermostats have 2 to 3 week lead times. Stage payments on anything over $ 8k: 30 percent on acceptance to order pipe and manifold, 30 percent at pipe laid and pressure tested, 30 percent at commissioning, 10 percent on handover to the main contractor. Attach the Rehau 10 year pipe warranty or equivalent, Heatmiser thermostat warranty, and state a workmanship warranty of 5 years on the installation. Pressure test documentation (6 bar for 30 minutes minimum before screed) is included in terms because main contractors require this evidence. Flow temperature constraints on heat pump systems must not exceed 40 degrees C, and this is written into the terms. Variation orders (additional zones, smart control upgrades, heat pump integration) are quoted before execution.
UFH work is almost always part of a larger build, so your client is the main contractor or plumbing contractor and they compare on specification completeness, not just price. Email the quote as a PDF with the heat loss calculation, zone layout, pipe centres, manifold spec, and programme attached because this is what separates design-build specialists from generic plumbers. Send within 48 hours of the site visit. Follow up after a week to confirm the quote has been reviewed and to offer a site visit with the main contractor to coordinate the screeder booking (screeders book 2 to 6 weeks ahead and can delay the whole trade sequence). Variations during the install (additional insulation thickness, extra zone, heat pump spec change) must be quoted and signed before execution because pipe laid in screed cannot be altered. Offer annual service visits ($ 120 to $ 320) within a week of handover.
FAQ
Common questions from UFH installers
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Yes. Quote each system as a separate line or as alternative quotes. Some clients want the cost comparison; let them see both with their running costs in the notes.
Yes. Add a line item for design and heat loss calculation ($ 180-$ 480 per property). Most commercial clients require it as part of the tender documentation.
Yes. Save Rehau, Uponor, Heatmiser, and your preferred brand warranties in the terms section. They attach to every quote automatically.
Yes. Every quote has a shareable link. Send via WhatsApp or email. Main contractors can open the PDF on any device.
Upper floor UFH typically uses a low-profile system (15-25mm panel) instead of traditional 50-75mm screed. Materials cost more but overall build-up saves space and weight. Quote low-profile at 40-60% premium over standard, and include a line for structural check (suspended floor load) if the contractor hasn't done this.
Retrofit involves lifting existing flooring, assessing subfloor condition, installing low-profile UFH, and reinstating finishes. Each step needs a separate line. Retrofit is typically 2-3 times the cost of new build UFH for the same area. State the specific system (Uponor Minitec, Warmup Dual Overlay, etc.) and lead times.
Heat pumps work best at 35-40°C flow temperatures; UFH is designed for these low temperatures. Quote the heat pump-specific manifold (low-pressure drop), correct pipe centres (150-200mm for heat pump), and wiring centre with weather compensation. Include a line for commissioning in conjunction with the heat pump installer, and note that flow temperature shall not exceed the heat pump rating.
Screed is almost always sub-contracted to a specialist screeder. Quote it as a provisional sum line (with the actual screed sub-contractor's quote attached if available) or as a separate line noting 'by others'. Screeders need to book 2-6 weeks in advance; build this into your quote timeline.
Yes. Annual service visits ($ 120-$ 320) to check pressure, bleed air, and inspect thermostats can be offered as a recurring quote. Send them automatically every 12 months.
Yes. Quote basic thermostats versus smart (Heatmiser NeoHub with app, Tado, Nest) as upgrade options. Modern clients pay for smart control if the premium is shown clearly on the quote.
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