Outdoor Radiant Heat
A patio surface that stays warm through Colorado’s cold months, with no visible equipment above ground.
What Goes Wrong
Cutting corners on base prep, coverage, or circuit sizing creates problems that only show up after the surface is sealed.
Running heating mats on an undersized circuit causes breaker trips and can damage the heating element over time.
An electrical load assessment confirms available capacity before any mat or cable is sized or ordered.
Gaps in mat placement leave cold spots across the surface, defeating the purpose of the system in high-use areas.
Floor coverage is measured and mapped so mats or cables cover the entire heated zone without overlap or gaps.
Heating elements placed on an uneven or unstable base shift over time, cracking the surface material above them.
The base is leveled and prepared before any heating element is placed, protecting both the system and the finished surface.
Systems installed without a surface sensor run continuously, raising operating costs and shortening element lifespan.
A thermostat paired with a surface sensor activates the system only when temperature and moisture conditions require it.
Scope of Work
Under-surface radiant heat works across a range of outdoor surface types and project sizes, from single seating areas to full terrace replacements.
Mats are placed on the prepared base before pavers or stone are re-set, keeping the surface finish intact and heat evenly distributed.
Heat cables are embedded in the concrete or tile substrate during a planned replacement, providing full-surface coverage with no visible hardware.
A zone thermostat and surface sensor let you heat specific areas independently, so operating costs match the space actually in use.
Every project starts with a surface layout check and base preparation to confirm the heating element will sit level and perform correctly.
Existing pavers lifted, heat placed underneath, surface re-set.
Heating integrated during a full new patio installation.
Heat added during a planned surface replacement or upgrade.
Circuit capacity confirmed before any equipment is ordered.
Why Choose Us
Outdoor radiant heat has specific sizing, surface, and electrical requirements, here is how the process is structured to get them right.
You receive an itemised estimate covering equipment, installation scope, and timeline before anything is scheduled.
Every system is sized for the I-70 corridor’s elevation and cold-season conditions, not a generic flat-land calculation.
Circuit capacity is assessed before equipment is ordered, so the installed system runs within the available load.
After the surface is reinstated, the system is tested to confirm it heats to spec before the job is closed out.
Enquiries are connected to vetted independent local partners who work specifically in the Golden area and mountain corridor.
The Process
01
Describe the patio size, surface type, and project timing so the right local installer can be arranged for your site.
02
The installer assesses the surface, checks electrical load, and delivers a written estimate covering equipment and full scope.
03
Heating mats or cables are placed, the surface is reinstated, and a post-install check confirms the system performs as specified.
Pricing Estimates
| Job | Typical cost | Typical area |
|---|---|---|
| Electric heated patio | $10-$20 per sq ft | Installed area |
| Hydronic heated patio | $20-$35 per sq ft | Installed area |
| Large commercial terrace | $70-$75 per sq ft | Installed area |
Describe the space and we’ll connect you with a local installer who will evaluate the surface, size the system for Golden’s conditions, and put the full scope in writing.