A written scope, altitude-adjusted sizing, and a local installer arranged before any work is booked.
System Evaluation First
Itemised Written Estimate
Post-Install Check
Local Installer Arranged
What We Arrange
Every radiant heat project, scoped in writing before work begins
From a single heated staircase to a whole-home hydronic retrofit, every project starts with a heat-load evaluation and ends with a written estimate in your hands.
Radiant Heat Systems
Altitude-adjusted sizing and a written estimate before any work is booked in Boulder.
Whole-Home Radiant Floors
Multi-zone hydronic radiant floors sized room by room with altitude-adjusted BTU calculations.
Heated Driveway Systems
Hydronic or electric heated driveway sized to your slab area with freeze-protection built in.
Heated Walkways
Snow-melt systems sized to walkway width and length, with freeze protection for Boulder’s hard freezes.
Heated Garage Slabs
Hydronic or electric radiant heat sized to your garage slab area, with zone control options.
Heated Patios & Terraces
Radiant snow-melt systems sized to patio square footage with freeze-sensor control for Boulder winters.
Heated Entry Stairs
Electric radiant mats sized to stair treads keep Boulder entry steps clear through hard freezes.
Commercial Snow Melt Systems
Freeze-protection planning and zone-controlled snow melt sized for commercial slabs in Boulder.
Heat-Load Evaluation
BTU requirements calculated per zone before sizing any equipment.
Altitude-Adjusted Sizing
Equipment sized for Boulder’s elevation, not a sea-level spec sheet.
Itemised Written Estimate
Equipment model, scope, and timeline listed line by line.
Freeze-Protection Planning
Freeze-sensor placement and loop design for Colorado’s hard freeze cycles.
Zone Control Layout
Room-by-room zone mapping for even heat across the whole floor plan.
Post-Install Performance Check
Confirms output and zone coverage match the written specification.
What Goes Wrong & Why
The failure modes that cost homeowners money after installation
Most radiant heat problems trace back to decisions made before the first tool is picked up.
Sea-Level Sizing
A boiler sized to a sea-level chart loses meaningful efficiency at Boulder’s elevation, driving up energy bills from day one.
Altitude-Adjusted Sizing
Every system evaluation accounts for elevation derating so the boiler and manifold are sized to actual site conditions.
No Freeze Planning
Outdoor snow-melt loops installed without freeze-sensor placement or glycol concentration checks can fail in the first hard freeze.
Freeze-Protection Scope
Every outdoor snow-melt scope includes freeze-sensor placement and loop protection designed for Colorado’s wide temperature swings.
Vague Verbal Quotes
A ballpark number with no equipment model, BTU output, or timeline leaves you exposed to cost surprises once work starts.
Itemised Written Estimate
The written estimate lists equipment model, BTU output, installation scope, and timeline before any work is booked or money changes hands.
Skipped Permit Steps
Permit requirements vary across Boulder County municipalities, and skipping the applicable rules can stall a project mid-installation.
County-Specific Scope
The written scope accounts for the permit requirements that apply to your specific municipality within Boulder County.
Why Boulder Radiant Heat
Why Boulder Radiant Heat?
Every step is designed so you have a written scope, a confirmed installer, and a clear timeline before any commitment is made.
Evaluation Before Estimate
A heat-load evaluation covering existing equipment condition and altitude-adjusted sizing comes before any estimate is written.
Nothing Verbal, Nothing Vague
The estimate itemises equipment model, BTU output, installation scope, and timeline so there are no surprises after work starts.
Local Installer, In Person
A local radiant heat installer assesses your space in person so the scope reflects actual site conditions, not assumptions.
Post-Install Performance Check
After installation, a check confirms the system delivers the specified output and zone coverage before the project is closed.
One Enquiry Covers Everything
Floors, driveways, walkways, garage slabs, patios, or a whole-home retrofit are all handled through a single enquiry.
How It Works
Three steps from enquiry to a written scope in hand
Describe the space, the surfaces, and what you want heated, and we’ll take it from there.
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We Arrange an Assessment
A local radiant heat installer visits the site to evaluate heat load, equipment condition, and altitude-adjusted sizing.
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Receive Your Written Scope
You get an itemised estimate covering equipment, installation scope, and timeline before any work is booked.
Who We Serve
Radiant heat projects for homeowners, landlords, and commercial properties
Whether you’re heating a single room or a full commercial slab, the process starts with a written scope sized to your specific space.
Homeowners
Boulder homeowners planning a radiant floor retrofit, a heated driveway, or a whole-home hydronic system. We arrange a local installer to assess the space, calculate the heat load for your floor plan and elevation, and deliver an itemised written estimate before any work is scheduled.
Property Managers & Landlords
Landlords and property managers responsible for multi-unit buildings or rental properties across Boulder County. We arrange in-person assessments for each space, account for the permit requirements that apply to your municipality, and provide a written scope covering equipment, zone layout, and timeline.
Commercial Property Managers
Commercial property managers overseeing parking areas, entry plazas, or large slabs that need snow-melt coverage through Colorado winters. We arrange a site assessment covering slab area, BTU output, zone control, and freeze-sensor placement, then deliver a written scope before any work is booked.
Boulder Radiant Heat is a Boulder-area enquiry service for radiant floor heating and snow-melt systems. Tell us the project and we arrange a local installer to assess the space and put the scope in writing before anything is booked.
We exist to take the guesswork out of radiant heat projects for Boulder-area homeowners and property managers by arranging a local installer, a written scope, and a confirmed estimate before any work begins.
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Transparency
Written scope and itemised estimate delivered before any work is committed.
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Accuracy
Heat-load calculations and sizing adjusted for Boulder’s altitude and climate.
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Accountability
Post-install check confirms the system performs to the agreed specification.
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Preparation
Freeze-protection and permitting requirements addressed in the scope, not after.
Areas We Cover
Radiant Heat Systems in Boulder
We arrange local radiant heat installers across a wide service area, with each project scoped to local permit and altitude requirements.
Yes, radiant heat can be retrofitted into an existing home. The deciding factors are subfloor depth, ceiling clearance, and whether your current boiler or electrical panel can support the added load. A system evaluation covering those points happens before any work is scoped or booked.
Is radiant heat a good fit for my room size and floor buildup?
It depends on floor buildup height and heat-loss calculations for the room. Rooms with low ceilings or thin subfloors may need a low-profile electric mat rather than a hydronic loop. An on-site assessment confirms which system type fits your specific floor construction and room dimensions.
Will radiant heat work for a remodel, or is it only for new construction?
Radiant heat works well in remodels. Retrofit-friendly options like thin-slab hydronic panels and electric mats are designed specifically for existing floors. The key is coordinating the install with your flooring contractor so the buildup height is accounted for before new flooring goes down.
Can radiant heat be installed in just one room, or does it need to cover the whole house?
A single room is a common and practical starting point. Bathrooms, kitchens, and additions are frequently done as standalone zones. Each zone gets its own thermostat, so it runs independently without affecting the rest of your home’s heating. See whole-home radiant floors if you want full coverage.
Is radiant heat only for floors, or can it be used in other parts of the house?
Radiant heat is not limited to floors. It can be installed in walls and ceilings using hydronic panels or electric radiant film. Outdoor applications like driveways, walkways, and patios also use radiant systems. The right location depends on your room layout and heat-loss profile.
How do I know if my subfloor and insulation are ready for radiant heat?
A pre-install assessment checks subfloor thickness, structural integrity, and whether insulation is present below the heating layer. Without adequate insulation, heat escapes downward rather than rising into the room, cutting efficiency significantly. The written scope produced before booking identifies any subfloor or insulation work needed first.
What should be checked before installing radiant heat?
The evaluation covers heat-load calculations, existing boiler or panel capacity, subfloor condition, insulation levels, and floor buildup clearance. Altitude-adjusted sizing is also factored in for Boulder-area properties. All findings go into a written estimate before any installation is scheduled.
How much flooring, drywall, or ceiling work will the install require?
The scope varies by system type. Electric mats typically require only flooring removal and replacement. Hydronic systems may need access to walls or mechanical rooms for manifold and pipe runs. The itemised written estimate spells out exactly which surfaces will be opened and restored before work begins.
Describe the space and we’ll arrange a local installer to assess it, size it for Boulder’s altitude, and put the scope in writing before anything is booked.