Project Overview
Part of the wider regeneration of Watford, The Eight Gardens is a residential and commercial development from Berkeley Homes, featuring studio, 1- and 2-bedroom apartments surrounded by landscaped gardens and art installations.
Due to our long-standing relationship as a trusted supplier for Berkeley Homes, we were asked to provide pricing for The Eight Gardens project.
The original design involved wet underfloor heating through Heat Interface Units with a gas energy plant room or air-source heat pumps. However, we proposed using exclusively electric underfloor heating for the scheme.
Using electric underfloor heating would reduce the need for heat pumps and energy plant rooms, therefore lowering capital costs for the developer. Also, it would minimise maintenance and service costs for homeowners, as well as provide quicker heat-up times.
Following our proposal, we managed the entire electric underfloor heating design and installation process. Our expert team levelled the structural slab with latex before installing thermal insulation boards and electric underfloor heating systems, finished with a latex screed on top to achieve an SR1 finish.
By delivering our services from design to completion, we provided a single point of accountability and streamlined the process for the client.
Project Size
Block S6 & Block S3
System
Electric underfloor heating
Date of Installation & Commissioning
2023 – 2025
Testimonial
“We take pride in our role as a trusted supplier for Berkeley Homes. Our team demonstrated skill and expertise from system design to installation, ensuring a seamless, professional experience for our client.”
JOSHUA DEMTRESCU
GAIA SENIOR COMMERCIAL MANAGER