Electric Wall and Radiant Floor Heat Installation
Elk Grove Village, IL
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This project involves removing outdated heating systems and installing new electric heating throughout the home. Work includes safely disconnecting and removing existing baseboard heaters, wall furnaces, and any old flooring or wall coverings that will be replaced. The area will be prepared by cleaning and leveling subfloors and ensuring wall studs are free of debris. Electrical work requires running dedicated circuits from the main panel to each heating zone, with heavy-duty wiring (120V or 240V), junction boxes, and Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) installed for safety. GFCI protection is especially important in bathrooms and other damp areas. For the heating elements themselves, the work includes laying electric heating mats or cables on subfloors (or within wall framing) with proper spacing to avoid overlaps, and anchoring wall-mounted convection or fan heaters securely to studs. Thermal insulation will be installed in wall cavities, and rigid foam board or radiant barrier underlayment will be placed beneath floor heating systems to prevent downward heat loss. Please let us know: Which rooms or zones need heating? Are there specific square footages for radiant floor areas? Do you have preferences between radiant floor, wall heaters, or a combination? Any timeline or access restrictions we should know about?
Scope to confirm
- Confirm exactly what labor and materials are included in the price.
- Confirm what is excluded — permits, disposal, and any separate trades.
- Confirm who is responsible for any licensed plumbing or electrical work.
- Confirm a written scope and change-order process before work starts.
- Confirm cleanup, final punch list, and completion sign-off.
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Materials: The contractor will supply most or all materials.
Licensed trades: Confirm who handles licensed plumbing/electrical. Keep separate licensed-trade quotes where needed.
Payments: You asked for milestone payments secured by ServiceEscrow — money is released only as each stage is approved.