Accolade Heating installs and services hydronic radiant floor heating for Surrey homes — new slab, staple-up under-floor, and retrofit panel systems. Boiler or heat pump fed, zone manifold design, Red Seal workmanship.
Hydronic radiant floor heating circulates warm water through PEX tubing embedded in or below the floor surface. The floor becomes a large, low-temperature radiator — heating from the ground up rather than blowing heated air from ceiling vents.
Radiant systems operate at 40–55°C, which means they work perfectly with condensing boilers and heat pumps — both of which become more efficient at lower water temperatures. This makes radiant floor heating one of the most energy-efficient options available for Surrey homes.
"We encountered problems with our boiler heating system and Accolade really came through. James arranged a working system in January during the coldest snap of winter. His work was professional and timely."
— Nancy Bean, Delta · ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
PEX tubing embedded in concrete before it is poured — best thermal mass, most even heat distribution.
PEX stapled to the underside of the subfloor — no need to remove existing flooring, requires crawl space or open ceiling.
Thin-profile panels on top of existing subfloor under a new floor finish — when no access below is possible.
| Heat Source | Ideal Radiant Flow Temp | Efficiency Match |
|---|---|---|
| High-Efficiency Combi Boiler (IBC, Navien) | 40–55°C | Excellent — condensing efficiency maximised at low temps |
| Air Source Heat Pump | 35–45°C | Outstanding — heat pumps most efficient at low delta-T |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | 30–40°C | Best available combination for new builds |
"James installed and has been servicing our Furnace, Central AC and Tankless water heater. His attention to detail, level of transparency, and dependability each year has been greatly appreciated."
"After 12 years of having James maintain, repair and install anything required for our gas, heating and plumbing needs, I continue to highly recommend him. Professional, incredibly thorough, educates us every step."
"I can't recommend James enough. He took on an extremely difficult job with our home's heating system. Most other plumbers flat out refused the job. James turned a nightmare scenario into a perfectly functioning system."
Tell us whether it is new construction or retrofit, which rooms you want heated, and your current or planned heat source. Our team responds within one business hour.
Slab, staple-up, and over-floor panel installations. Boiler and heat pump compatible. Red Seal certified. Serving Surrey, Delta, White Rock, Langley and the Lower Mainland.
