Livella Underfloor Heating

What Is Underfloor Heating?

Underfloor heating is a radiant heating system that warms your home from the floor up. Instead of blowing hot air through vents or using wall-mounted radiators, the system runs low-voltage electric heating cables beneath your floor surface, turning the entire floor into a gentle, even heat source.

How Expensive is Underfloor Heating?

Although underfloor heating is often seen as an initially expensive investment, its long-term benefits far outweigh the upfront costs. Contrary to common perceptions, using our system to heat your home can be remarkably cost-effective due to the efficiency and minimised energy consumption.

Why Choose Electric Underfloor Heating?

Electric underfloor heating is often the smarter choice when you want targeted warmth, faster installation, and lower upfront costs. For many homes, especially during bathroom or kitchen renovations, electric systems are far less disruptive because they don’t require pipework, a boiler, or a plant room—just slim heating mats installed beneath your floor finish.

Hydronic vs Electric Underfloor Heating?

Electric in-slab heating is a simpler, more efficient, and cost-effective alternative to hydronic in-slab systems. It is faster and easier to install, requires no pumps or boilers, and has virtually no ongoing maintenance because there are no moving parts.

How Much Does Underfloor Heating Cost in Sydney?

For a typical Sydney bathroom renovation, an electric on-slab underfloor heating system costs between $900 and $1,500 all up, including materials and installation. Running costs are approximately 3 cents per square metre per hour. A 4m2 bathroom heated for one hour a day costs around $33 per year to run -- less than a takeaway coffee each week.