Price Estimate Table
Use this table to get a rough sense of project cost by square footage. Totals include a full boiler kit, the HUG Hydronics tank and pumps, PEX tubing, and Heat-Sheet insulation. Choose electric or gas/propane to see how fuel type shifts your total — and note that the cheaper option flips depending on project size.
Total Project Cost by Size
| Project Size | Electric Boiler Kit | Gas/Propane Boiler Kit | PEX Tubing Kit | Heat-Sheet Insulation | Total (All In) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 1,200 sq ft | Kit-E3 – 11kW: $5,175.97 | Kit-G3 – 80K BTU: $6,137.45 | PEX-1200: $693.24 | $1,800.00 | $7,651.21 – $8,630.69 |
| Up to 1,800 sq ft | Kit-E4 – 18kW: $6,712.74 | Kit-G4 – 80K BTU: $6,372.44 | PEX-1800: $924.51 | $2,700.00 | $9,996.95 – $10,337.25 |
| Up to 2,400 sq ft | Kit-E5 – 23kW: $7,656.52 | Kit-G5 – 80K BTU: $6,607.43 | PEX-2400: $1,188.49 | $3,600.00 | $11,395.92 – $12,445.01 |
| Up to 3,000 sq ft | Kit-E7 – 23kW: $7,891.51 | Kit-G7 – 80K BTU: $6,842.42 | PEX-3000: $1,287.77 | $4,500.00 | $12,630.19 – $13,679.28 |
| Up to 4,800 sq ft | Kit-E10 – 2x 18kW: $11,585.46 | Kit-G10 – 150K BTU: $8,122.29 | PEX-4800: $2,014.29 | $7,200.00 | $17,336.58 – $20,799.75 |
Cost Per Square Foot
| Project Size | Electric Boiler | Gas/Propane Boiler | PEX Tubing Kit | Heat-Sheet Insulation | Total (All In) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 1,200 sq ft | $4.31/sq ft | $5.12/sq ft | $0.57/sq ft | $1.50/sq ft | $6.38 – $7.19/sq ft |
| Up to 1,800 sq ft | $3.73/sq ft | $3.54/sq ft | $0.51/sq ft | $1.50/sq ft | $5.55 – $5.74/sq ft |
| Up to 2,400 sq ft | $3.19/sq ft | $2.75/sq ft | $0.50/sq ft | $1.50/sq ft | $4.75 – $5.19/sq ft |
| Up to 3,000 sq ft | $2.63/sq ft | $2.28/sq ft | $0.43/sq ft | $1.50/sq ft | $4.21 – $4.56/sq ft |
| Up to 4,800 sq ft | $2.41/sq ft | $1.69/sq ft | $0.42/sq ft | $1.50/sq ft | $3.61 – $4.33/sq ft |
Contact our sales team to ask about current promotions and savings opportunities. Email sales@hughydronics.com or call (218) 587-5001.
Assumptions
- Single floor installation
- Typical new construction level of insulation
- 25 Btu/sq ft max heating load (most new homes in MN)
- Doesn't include Anti-Freeze
- Still requires customer to arrange installation of heaters, PEX, and HUG Hydronics unit
Kits include
- Boiler(s) according to typical heat load
- HUG Hydronics Standard Unit
- Pump Kits for the square footage (average 300 ft PEX pipe loops)
- Simple thermostat
PEX Kit includes
Contact us for modifications if you want
- Smart Thermostats
- To handle multiple levels in a building
- Dual Fuel options
- AntiFreeze
- Anything else
FAQ:
Q: Is electric or gas cheaper for a HUG Hydronics system?
It depends on the size of your project. For spaces up to about 1,500–1,800 sq ft, an electric boiler typically costs less overall. Above that size, gas or propane usually becomes the more cost-effective choice, and the gap grows as square footage increases.
Q: Does this price include installation?
No — these estimates cover materials only (boiler, tank, pumps, PEX, and insulation). You'll need to arrange installation yourself or through a contractor. Most HUG Hydronics components install with basic tools, which is part of why many customers install their own system.
Q: Why is there a price range instead of one number?
The range reflects your choice between an electric or gas/propane boiler kit at that project size — the low end is typically whichever fuel type is cheaper for your square footage, and the high end is the other.
Q: What's not included in these estimates?
Antifreeze isn't included, and this assumes a single-floor installation with typical new-construction insulation and a 25 BTU/sq ft heating load. If your project has multiple floors, older/thinner insulation, or a higher heating load, your actual cost will run higher — contact us for a more precise quote.
Q: Can I get a more exact quote for my specific project?
Yes — email sales@hughydronics.com or call (218) 587-5001, or use our personalized quote tool for a number based on your exact square footage and setup.
What's Happening in Cottonwood?
Extreme Panel's demonstration house brings building techniques into the real world. As a sponsor, HUG Hydronics is providing Heat-Sheet, PEX, and the in-floor heating distribution system for the project.
Fellow EP Summit sponsor BUILD Show Network is documenting the process with cameras, interviews, and a closer look at each step of the process, leading up to the January 2027 Summit.
See the build come together.
Take a closer look at the project, then explore what radiant in-floor heating could look like in your own home, shop, or garage.
Start the HUG Product Wizard
What HUG Hydronics Brings to the Project.
- Start below the slab
- Heat-Sheet insulation provides the foundation for the project's radiant floor.
- Put warmth underfoot
- PEX loops carry heated fluid through the floor, turning the slab into part of the heating system.
- Bring it together with HUG Hydronics
- The HUG Hydronics system brings pumps and controls into a compact system simplifying the mechanical setup that serves the floor.
No. The Wizard is designed to walk you through the basics in plain language. Homeowners and building professionals can use it to explore what their project may need.
HUG Hydronics is sponsoring Extreme Panel's project by providing its in-floor heating materials and system. BUILD Show Network is a fellow EP Summit sponsor documenting the demonstration house. The summit is planned for January 2027.
Yes. Call HUG Hydronics at 218-587-5001 or email sales@hugllc.com. Additionally, completing the HUG Wizard is a useful first step toward discussing your program.
Nope, and we love Extreme Panel's way of building, however this project showcases only one type of application of HUG's system. HUG Hydronics can also be used in other homes, shops, garages, and ag buildings where radiant floor heating is appropriate.
Have your floor plan or approximate dimensions handy, along with basic details about your insulation, ceiling heights, and windows. Think about which spaces you'd like to control with separate thermostats. The Wizard will guide you through the planning process, and HUG's team can help review your project's needs.