TL;DR: Radiant floor heating installation in Utah County runs $10–$20 per square foot in new construction and more in retrofits, based on industry estimates. Boiler-fed PEX loops warm rooms evenly with no ducts and no blown dust — built for Utah winters. Call 801-874-8479.
How does hydronic radiant floor heat work?
A boiler warms water to modest temperatures and circulates it through PEX loops under the floor; the slab or subfloor becomes a large, gentle radiator. Heat rises evenly from below, so rooms feel warm at lower thermostat settings, and each zone runs on its own loop and thermostat.
New construction or retrofit: where does radiant fit?
New builds and basement finishes are ideal — loops staple over insulation before concrete or under new subfloor at the lowest cost per foot. Retrofits work room-by-room during remodels (bathrooms are the classic), using low-profile panels or joist-bay installs. Whole-home retrofits are possible but priced like the construction project they are; we quote honestly either way.
What does radiant cost to run in Utah?
Hydronic radiant pairs low water temperatures with condensing-boiler efficiency, so operating cost typically lands below equivalent forced-air electric resistance and competes well with gas furnaces — while delivering warm floors through January. It needs a healthy boiler: see boiler installation and the boiler hub, or pair it with a basement finish.
Expert-reviewed by Utah Service Pros. Last updated June 2026.