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Radiant Heating for New Construction in San Francisco

Building a new home or ADU in San Francisco is the perfect opportunity to install radiant heating. By designing it in from the start, you get a superior, comfortable, and highly efficient heating system that's seamlessly integrated into your property.

The Smart Choice for New SF Homes & ADUs

Unmatched Comfort & Air Quality

Radiant heat provides an even, silent warmth from the floor up, eliminating cold spots. Unlike forced air, it doesn't circulate dust and allergens, which is a major benefit for air quality in a dense urban environment.

Perfect for ADUs & Garage Conversions

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and garage conversions are incredibly popular in SF. Installing tubing in the new concrete slab is the most efficient and cost-effective way to heat these spaces, providing premium comfort for tenants or family members.

Installation Methods for New Construction

In-Slab Tubing Installation

This is the most common and efficient method for new builds. We work with your general contractor to lay down PEX tubing before the concrete foundation is poured. The slab itself becomes a thermal mass, storing and radiating heat evenly throughout the space.

Best for: New home foundations, ADUs, garage conversions with new slabs.

Above-Floor Panel Systems

In cases where a concrete slab isn't used, we can install low-profile panels on top of the subfloor. The tubing snaps into these panels, and your finished flooring is installed directly over them. This method adds minimal height to the floor assembly.

Best for: Projects with wood-framed floors, second-story additions.

Working With Your Project Team

We understand the complexities of a new construction schedule in San Francisco. Our process is designed for seamless collaboration with your architect and general contractor.

1

Design & Planning

We work from your architectural plans to perform detailed heat load calculations, design heating zones, and create a complete system layout that integrates with your project's design.

2

Coordination & Scheduling

We coordinate directly with your GC to schedule the tubing installation before the concrete pour or subfloor is closed, ensuring no delays to your project timeline.

3

Boiler & Manifold Installation

We install the high-efficiency boiler, manifold, and control system in the designated mechanical space, ensuring a clean and professional setup that meets all SF building codes.

Your Partner for Radiant Heating in SF

Collaborative & Experienced

We have over 20 years of experience working alongside San Francisco's top architects and builders. We know how to be a reliable partner on complex projects.

Experts in SF Code

We understand the specific permitting and inspection requirements for mechanical systems in San Francisco and ensure our work is fully compliant.

Building a New Home in San Francisco?

Let's talk about integrating a high-efficiency radiant heating system into your project. Send us your plans for a detailed bid.