Why Annual Underfloor Heating Servicing Is Essential for Performance & Efficiency
Extend the Life of Your Underfloor Heating with Annual Servicing
Underfloor heating is a reliable and energy-efficient way to warm your home or commercial space — but like any heating system, it performs best when regularly maintained.
At Lucas Plumbing & Heating Ltd, we offer professional underfloor heating servicing across Reading, Wokingham, and surrounding Berkshire areas. Whether you have a water-based or electric system, regular servicing ensures optimal performance, prevents costly breakdowns, and protects your investment.
Benefits of Underfloor Heating Servicing
- Prevent uneven heating and cold patches
- Improve energy efficiency and lower running costs
- Prolong system life and prevent damage
- Identify faults before they turn into expensive repairs
- Maintain manufacturer warranty requirements
- Ensure thermostats, sensors, and valves are working correctly
What’s Included in Our Service
Our underfloor heating service is thorough and tailored to your system type.
For Wet (Hydronic) Systems:
- Inspect the manifold, pump, and zone valves
- Check water pressure and flow balance across circuits
- Bleed air from loops to remove airlocks
- Test thermostats and actuator heads
- Clean strainers and filters
- Look for signs of limescale, leaks, or corrosion
For Electric Systems:
- Test continuity and resistance of heating elements
- Inspect thermostats and floor sensors
- Check probe placement and control settings
- Ensure all zones heat evenly and respond correctly
Who Needs Underfloor Heating Servicing?
We recommend annual servicing for:
- Homeowners with full-floor or single-zone systems
- Landlords of properties with underfloor heating
- Commercial buildings with multiple heating zones
- New builds and renovations after 12 months of use
What Systems Do We Work On?
We service all major underfloor heating systems and control setups, including:
- Polypipe
- Uponor
- Nu-Heat
- John Guest Speedfit
- Heatmiser
- Warmup
Whether your system is installed beneath tiles, wood, laminate, or concrete, our engineers can access and test all relevant components.
Why Choose Lucas Plumbing & Heating Ltd?
- Local, trusted engineers covering Berkshire
- Fully qualified and insured
- Clear pricing with no hidden fees
- Friendly, clean, and respectful of your property
- Excellent reviews and long-term customer relationships
When Should I Book a Service?
The best time to service your underfloor heating is late summer or early autumn, just before the heating season begins. However, we can service systems any time of year.
If you’ve never had your system serviced, or if it's been more than 12 months, now is the time to book.
Call us today on 01184371679