Step into warmth every winter with a radiant floor heating system designed for your home. By heating from the ground up, these systems provide even, consistent comfort without the noise or drafts of traditional systems. Godby Heating Plumbing Electrical installs and replaces radiant floor heating for homeowners in Central Indiana.
Whether you’re building a new home, remodeling, or ready to upgrade, we deliver professional installation that ensures maximum comfort and efficiency.
Add Comfort From the Ground Up
Radiant floor heating transforms how your home feels by delivering even warmth, eliminating cold spots, and giving you the luxury of warm floors in every season. It can be added to a single room, a new addition, or your entire home. Installation during a remodel or new build is the easiest and most cost effective, but todays systems can also be fitted into existing spaces for a major comfort upgrade.
Custom designed for your home to deliver even, efficient heat.
Radiant Floor Replacement
Upgrade older systems with modern, energy saving technology.
Hydronic and Electric Options
Choose the system type that best fits your space and comfort needs.
Zoned Heating Solutions
Control temperatures in different rooms independently.
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Types of Radiant Floor Heat
Radiant floor heating comes in two main types—electric and hydronic. Each has its own benefits, and the right choice depends on your home, budget, and comfort goals.
Electric Radiant Heat
Uses electric cables beneath the floor. Best for smaller areas or single-room upgrades.
Hydronic Radiant Heat
Uses warm water through tubing under the floor. Ideal for whole-home or large-area heating.
Join the Club
The best way to protect your home’s systems is with regular professional maintenance. Club Godby members enjoy yearly service on their heating, cooling, and plumbing systems, priority scheduling when you need repairs, and exclusive discounts on parts and service.
What to expect during your maintenance visit:
- Inspect, clean, and tune equipment for peak performance - Check system components for wear, leaks, or damage - Test safety systems and controls - Verify proper operation and efficiency - Replace filters and inspect connections - Provide a detailed report with recommendations + And more!
No surprises, no sales pressure—just honest service that keeps your home running smoothly year-round.
Radiant floor heating warms your home from the ground up by running heat, either through electric cables or heated water tubing, beneath the flooring itself. Instead of blowing warm air through vents, the heat radiates evenly upward from the floor, eliminating cold spots and the drafts common with forced-air systems, while keeping floors comfortably warm underfoot in every room it serves.
What's the difference between electric and hydronic radiant heat? +
Electric radiant heat uses electric cables installed beneath the floor and works well for smaller areas or single-room upgrades, like a bathroom or kitchen. Hydronic radiant heat circulates warm water through tubing under the floor and is better suited to whole-home or large-area heating due to lower operating costs. The right choice depends on the size of the space and your budget.
Can radiant floor heating be added to an existing home? +
Yes, though it's easiest and most cost-effective during a remodel or new construction, when floors are already being opened up. Retrofitting an existing space is possible but typically costs more and involves more disruption, since flooring often needs to come up to install the system underneath. We evaluate your specific space to determine the most practical approach.
Does radiant floor heating work as a whole-home heating system? +
It can, particularly with a hydronic system designed for whole-home coverage, but many homeowners choose radiant heat for specific rooms, like bathrooms, kitchens, or basements, while keeping a furnace or heat pump as the primary system elsewhere. Zoned radiant heating solutions let you control temperatures independently by room, whether it's covering one space or your entire home.
How energy efficient is radiant floor heating? +
Radiant floor heating is generally efficient because it heats objects and surfaces directly rather than heating and circulating air, which reduces the heat lost through ductwork leaks common in forced-air systems. Because heat rises evenly from the floor, rooms often feel comfortable at a lower thermostat setting than they would with forced air, which can translate into lower energy use.
How much does radiant floor heating installation cost? +
Cost depends on whether you choose electric or hydronic, the square footage being heated, and whether it's installed during new construction, a remodel, or as a retrofit into an existing space. Electric systems typically cost less upfront for smaller areas, while hydronic systems cost more but are more efficient for larger areas. Godby provides a free, detailed estimate after assessing your space.
The Godby Difference
Godby has been keeping Indianapolis homes comfortable since 1971. What sets us apart isn't fancy marketing-it's straightforward service that works.
Our technicians arrive on time, diagnose problems accurately, and explain your options clearly. No high-pressure sales tactics, no hidden fees, no surprises. Just honest work by people who know what they're doing.
We back our work with solid warranties and stand behind what we install. When you call Godby, you're getting a team that's invested in your long-term satisfaction, not just today's sale.
Stay Comfortable. Call Godby
Keep your home running smoothly, your energy costs in check, and your systems performing at their best. For all your heating, cooling, plumbing, and electrical needs—remember, it’s Gotta be Godby!
