Installation costs in Tenerife 2025

Electric underfloor heating installation costs in Tenerife depend on three main factors: the type of system (mat under tiles vs film under laminate), the size of the area, and whether you need new flooring supplied. Here are our current guide prices:

Heating mat under tiles — full installation

  • Bathroom up to 6m²: from €330–€450 (includes mat, standard tiles, adhesive, grout, thermostat, electrical connection)
  • Bathroom 6–10m²: from €550–€750
  • Kitchen 10–15m²: from €700–€1,000
  • Living room 15–25m²: from €1,100–€1,600
  • Large open plan 30–50m²: from €1,600–€2,800

Heating film under laminate — full installation

  • Bedroom 10–15m²: from €450–€700 (includes film, standard laminate, underlay, thermostat, electrical connection)
  • Living room 15–25m²: from €750–€1,100
  • Large room 25–40m²: from €1,100–€1,600

DIY heating film supply only

  • Film (per m²): from €18/m² depending on brand and wattage
  • Thermostat (standard programmable): €45–€80
  • Thermostat (smart/app control): €80–€150
  • Electrical connection by our electrician: from €80

Note: All prices above are guide prices. Exact quotes depend on room dimensions, access, existing floor condition and tile/laminate selection. We provide fixed-price written quotes after a free survey — the price doesn't change once agreed.

Running costs — what you'll actually pay in electricity

Tenerife's average electricity rate (2025) is approximately €0.20–€0.24/kWh depending on your tariff. Using €0.22/kWh as an estimate:

  • Bathroom 5m² at 150W/m² (750W total, 3h/day): €0.50/day → €15/month
  • Bedroom 12m² at 100W/m² (1,200W, 5h/day): €1.32/day → €40/month
  • Living room 20m² at 150W/m² (3,000W, 5h/day): €3.30/day → €99/month
  • Full apartment 60m² (all rooms, 5h/day average): approximately €120–€180/month

These are maximum estimates — the thermostat cycles the heating on and off to maintain temperature, so actual consumption is typically 40–60% of the "full on" figure above.

How does this compare to other heating methods?

  • Portable electric radiator (2kW, 5h/day): €2.20/day = €66/month per radiator. For a 3-room apartment: €200+/month.
  • Air conditioning (heat pump) at COP 3: More efficient per kWh, but doesn't solve cold floors and requires separate units per room.
  • Gas heating: Not widely available in Tenerife residential properties — most apartments have no gas connection.
  • Electric underfloor heating: Higher upfront cost, but more efficient than portable radiators, more comfortable, silent, invisible and long-lasting. Payback vs portable radiators: typically 2–4 years.

Does underfloor heating increase energy consumption compared to other electric devices?

This is a very common question — and the answer is nuanced. Watt for watt, electric resistance heating (including underfloor heating) converts electricity to heat at 100% efficiency — exactly the same as a toaster or hair dryer. What makes underfloor heating cost-effective is:

  • Thermostat control — it only runs when needed, not continuously
  • Radiant heat warms people and objects, not just air — so you feel comfortable at a lower thermostat setting
  • Insulated underlay prevents downward heat loss, so more heat goes into the room
  • No heat lost to ceilings (unlike fan heaters and radiators)

A well-designed underfloor heating system in Tenerife will use the same or less electricity than portable radiators achieving the same comfort level — because you need less heat to feel equally comfortable when the floor is warm.

Is it worth the investment?

For full-time residents and holiday rental owners in Tenerife, the answer is almost always yes. The installation cost is typically recovered within 3–5 years through savings on portable heating, improved quality of life, and (for rental properties) higher occupancy and nightly rates in winter. The system itself lasts 30+ years with no maintenance required.