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About Boulder Radiant Heat

We arrange local radiant heat installers, a written scope, and an itemised estimate before any work begins.

A finished radiant heat systems project

How We Work

A clear process before anyone picks up a tool

Radiant heat projects in Boulder need altitude-adjusted sizing and a firm written scope from the start.

Boulder Radiant Heat is a Boulder-area enquiry service for radiant floor heating and snow-melt systems. That covers hydronic and electric radiant floors, heated driveways, walkways, patios, garage slabs, and whole-home radiant retrofits. Tell us the project and we handle what comes next.

We connect you with vetted independent local tradespeople who assess the space in person. Before any work is booked, you receive a written scope and an itemised estimate covering equipment model, BTU output, installation scope, zone count, and timeline. Nothing is committed until you have that document in hand.

Sizing at Boulder’s altitude requires derating for reduced air density, and outdoor snow-melt lines need freeze-protection planning for Colorado’s wide day-to-night temperature swings. Those calculations go into the scope at the start, not as an afterthought once work is underway. Permitting requirements vary by municipality across the Boulder area, and those are addressed in the scope as well.

After installation, a post-install check confirms the system delivers the specified output and that each zone performs to the agreed specification. Our mission is to take the guesswork out of radiant heat projects so you know exactly what you are getting, what it costs, and how it will perform before the first line is run.

Our Mission

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.

  1. Transparency

    Written scope and itemised estimate delivered before any work is committed.

  2. Accuracy

    Heat-load calculations and sizing adjusted for Boulder’s altitude and climate.

  3. Accountability

    Post-install check confirms the system performs to the agreed specification.

  4. Preparation

    Freeze-protection and permitting requirements addressed in the scope, not after.

The Process

From enquiry to a working system

Four steps from your first message to a confirmed, performing installation.

Request a Scope

  1. 01

    Describe Your Project

    Tell us the space: sq ft, current heat source, and what you want heated. The more detail you give, the more accurate the initial assessment.

  2. 02

    Arrange an Assessment

    We arrange a local radiant heat installer to visit the site, measure the space, and review existing equipment and infrastructure.

  3. 03

    Review the Written Scope

    You receive an itemised estimate covering equipment, BTU output, zone layout, altitude-adjusted sizing, and a project timeline. Nothing is booked until you approve it.

  4. 04

    Confirm & Check Output

    Once work is complete, a post-install check verifies the system hits the specified output and each zone performs to the agreed scope.

Common Questions

What people ask before getting started

Who actually does the installation work?

A local licensed HVAC installer does all on-site work. We arrange the assessment, coordinate the written scope, and manage the process, but the installer is the one in your home with the tools.

Why does altitude matter for radiant heat sizing in Boulder?

Boilers lose output efficiency at elevation. A unit rated at sea level delivers fewer BTUs above 5,000 feet. Sizing without an altitude derating factor means an undersized system that cannot keep up on cold nights.

What is included in the written scope?

The written scope covers equipment specifications, installation steps, zone count, timeline, and the itemised price. It is prepared after the in-person assessment, not before, so the numbers reflect the actual space.

What happens if I skip the assessment and just get a quote over the phone?

A phone quote skips heat load calculation and site conditions. That leads to undersized systems, missed freeze-protection requirements for outdoor lines, and cost surprises when the installer finds conditions the quote did not account for.

Do snow melt systems need special design for Colorado winters?

Yes. Outdoor hydronic lines require glycol-based freeze protection sized for Colorado’s hard-freeze temperatures. A system designed without it can crack pipes during a cold snap, which is an expensive repair.

Is a permit required for radiant floor heating in Boulder?

Permit requirements vary by municipality and county across the Boulder area. The local installer confirms what is required for your specific address before work begins, and pulls the necessary permits as part of the scope.

Tell Us Your Radiant Heat Project

Describe the space and we’ll arrange a local installer to assess it and put the scope in writing.

Request a Scope