Underfloor heating specialists – Gaia Underfloor Heating – have installed a range of underfloor heating systems for Seven, the final building within the Southbank Place development, located just behind the iconic London Eye.
The Seven, Southbank Place development is one of four buildings offering unique luxury residences with floor-to-ceiling windows which provide panoramic views of the River Thames and the London skyline.
As experts in both wet and electric underfloor heating, Gaia were approached by mechanical contractor FG Mechanical to work alongside M&E consultant Caldwells to provide a variety of heating systems for the development.
“We were thrilled to be approached by FG Mechanical to work on this project! Getting the best heating for these luxury apartments was essential, so it was great to collaborate with Caldwells to ensure we delivered the most suitable underfloor heating system for this project” says Jenny O’Connor, Senior Account Manager at Gaia.
Gaia supported FG Mechanical from the early stages of the tender, suggesting a variety of systems to help keep the project within budget. The team also worked closely with the Contracts Manager to provide technical and specification support for three different heating types – wet underfloor heating, electric underfloor heating and electric wall heating.
The underfloor heating experts designed, supplied, installed and commissioned all three systems for 92 plots over 13 floors, including wet underfloor heating pipe in screed and electric underfloor heating cables installed in decoupling membrane.
“By incorporating all three systems, we’ve ensured that every space has the most suitable heating. This means residents will enjoy a consistently comfortable home environment, with responsive, energy-efficient warmth that can be easily controlled to maximise comfort and efficiency throughout the year” adds Jenny.
Installation and commissioning took place between June 2024 and April 2025, with residents expected to move into the building from Autumn 2025.
Gaia Underfloor Heating works with architects, contractors, M&E consultants, builders and developers across the UK and Ireland, offering a diverse range of systems which suit a wide variety of projects.
They have completed many residential and commercial projects over the last 35 years – including large housing developments, public buildings, an eco-development in Nottinghamshire and the biggest electric project in 15 years at Eight Gardens, Watford.
“Projects of this scale are always exciting to be part of and Southbank Place was no exception. Our team demonstrated excellent skill on this project, working flexibly and collaboratively with the wider project team. Receiving positive feedback from the client is a great testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved” concludes Jenny.
