21st century living has proven that most of our time at home is spent in the kitchen/living area, and with radiators being a thing of the past, Hot water underfloor heating is the definitely the future.

When considering to install underfloor heating, there are two different types of flooring system. For bathrooms with a floor space of up to 8 squared meters, the most common option would be an electric under floor heating system. If the bathroom floor finish is a ceramic tile or stone, a wire matting system would be recommended where as if the floor finish is going to be a solid wood floor finish, an electric foil system would be recommended.

If you are considering a kitchen extension, and the floor space is going to be under 20 squared meters, an electric wire or foil system would also be the recommended system to use however, if you are thinking about installing underfloor heating throughout the whole property or the kitchen/living area is greater than 20 squared meters, then hot water underfloor heating is the right way to go.

Hot water underfloor heating is generally a greater outlay when it comes to the initial installation but the long term running costs will be less than running electric underfloor heating on big floor spaces.

The benefit of hot water underfloor heating is that it runs on a closed circuit travelling to and from the boiler or pressurised heating cylinder via a manifold that pumps the water round the circuit. The cost savings happen compared to electric underfloor heating as we always keep or produce hot water for washing facilities within the home, where as electric underfloor heating has to continually use electricity to heat the matt when its turned on.

Hot water underfloor heating costs approximately £2,500 to £3,500 including VAT for a kitchen area around 20 to 30 squared meters.

Below are a few photos demonstrating a typical hot water installation:-

If you would like a free design consultation to discuss your requirements for some underfloor heating, please call Marble Construction now on 0844 813 1111

This diary below is a real life building log from an extension we started in February 2010. This extension took 5 weeks to build (17 working days, start to finish) and was located in Chelmsford, Essex. Being based in Farnborough, Hampshire this two and a half journey to and from the site was only going to make this build more complex

Week 1 (Monday – Thursday)
It’s day one and the skip has arrived, the digger has arrived and our ground work team have started to clear the site, the team leader has introduced himself to the customer and has briefed the guys of what is about to happen over the new 4 days.

Within the first day the site was cleared and digging had commenced, once the ground condition was reviled, the concrete was booked in to deliver the next working day. By the end of the second day the foundations were completely dug (down to 2 meters), the soil was excavated and removed from site and the site was tidied. The building inspector visited that afternoon and the concrete was poured before dark. On day third day, our team began to bring the extension out of the ground and up to DPC level and left to set overnight. The insulation, the steel reinforcing and sharp sand was ordered and delivered in the same day. On the forth day of the week, the insulation was laid, the reinforcing bars were in and the building inspector visited the site for the second time to check the over-site layout before the over-site pour. By 3pm that afternoon, concrete lorry arrived and the over-site was poured. By 6pm that day the team cleaned the site for the weekend break and began to set off home.

Week 2 (Monday – Wednesday)
Our bricklaying team arrived with the materials already delivered to site. The brick match was made over the weekend and a brick sample was brought back at the end of the first week. The bricklaying team completed the extension, a long with four window/door openings and two gable ends within three days and the job was ready for the roof to be pitched next week.

Week 3 (Monday – Thursday)
Our roofing team, along with Marble Plumbing Ltd and Marble Electrical Ltd went to site and began the roof and 1st fix plumbing and electrical. The Velux roof windows were installed and and tiles were ordered for next working day. The plumber and electrician had a meeting with the customer to discuss the final electrical points and radiator locations. The existing window and doors were re-used and installed into the new window and door openings. On the last day of this week, the site was cleaned and and guys left site.

Week 4 (Monday – Wednesday)
The plasterers arrived on Monday and plastered the new extension. The screed was laid and left to set over the long weekend.

Week 5 (Monday – Wednesday)
The 2nd fix carpentry team started early and got straight onto the 2nd fix work such as swinging doors, fitting the skirting and architraves, being closely followed by are decorating team. Marble Plumbing and Marble Electrical came on the last day once everything was completed to hang the radiators and install all the spotlight fittings and power points.

This 17 day extension was a real test of our project management and internal systems that we have been working on over the last few months.

If you would like to talk to this customer about their extension experience with Marble Construction please call us on 0203 411 7025 and we will be happy to arrange this.

Marble Construction started this project in October 2009 and completed the contractual part just before the New Year. Anneke Heaton kindly asked us to complete several extras on her property such as our tiling service for the loft shower room, built-in wardrobes for both the loft bedrooms, our carpet service and our professional decoration service for both the loft bedrooms, the shower room and down the stair well to the front door.

The scaffolding came down in March 2010 and now the dust is settled we went back to take some completed photos of their new loft conversion.

These slates are supplied and delivered from the Highlands and look absolutely beautiful when laid on loft conversions, with there rustic and weathered feel, they beat other loft conversions hands down and will last 5 times longer than standard synthetic slates used with most loft companies.

Discretely hidden behind the chimneys, This loft sits nicely into the landscape whist gaining as much space as possible inside the loft conversion.

Glass used in every opportunity of this build to maximise the light and space within the design, beautiful views from every angle.

For more information on lofts, please see our main page on loft conversions.

When we met David and Samantha, they openly told us that they were expecting a baby in November and were desperate for an extra bedroom. Moving was not an option as their daughter was in a good school, they were both close to work and close to most of their family and friends.

We discussed every possible option on how they could extend their house and fairly quickly they both decided to convert the loft space into a master bedroom with an additional bathroom.

When the preliminary plans were drawn it became apparent that the loft could accommodate two double bedrooms and a bathroom fairly easily but, after re-evaluating, the wow factor master bedroom became the big dream they had set their mind on. We looked at the huge space and decided to include a large dressing room area so the room, once completed, would not be cluttered with wardrobes or cupboards.

The project started in October and was completed within an 8 week build schedule. Dave and Sam were fantastic customers to work with even under some very stressful time pressures. Sam said “I thought we had gone mad asking you guys to build such a big building project for us with so little time but you were courteous and respectful for our situation and were so clean I didn’t have to hoover for a month!”

Dave and Sam asked us to finish all the additional bits and pieces such as the bathroom tiling, the hallway decoration and to arrange the fitting of the carpets. David said “It was a pleasure working with the Marble boys; they all knew the deadlines Sam and I were under and did everything possible to make sure they completed in time. The quality of our loft conversion was incredible. We are so impressed with their effort and determination we would recommend them to anyone!’

David and Sam had a beautiful little girl called Maddison in late November and also attended our Christmas party in 2009.

Dave and Sam have also said that Marble Construction have already got the go-ahead for their rear kitchen extension that is due to start in the Spring of 2010.

For more information on lofts, please see our main page on loft conversions.

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Our customers, Mr and Mrs Sa joe, heard about Marble Construction through a friend who had had a similar type design done by us in the summer of 2006.

The project took 3 weeks to construct and Simon couldn’t believe it was done so quick. He said ” We thought you built our friends’ conservatory fast when it was done in 4 weeks, but to do ours a week faster and still manage to keep the quality so high is fantastic”

Thanks to Simon and Nicky and their kind referrals, we now have the opportunity to construct a smaller conservatory for Simon’s parents who live in Esher, Surrey. They are hoping to start their project in Spring 2008.

If you would like a similar conservatory designed and built by Marble Construction then please contact us as we would only be too happy to come over and discuss your requirements.

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