DIY Guide
Expert support for your owner-builder journey
Why Choose DIY?
Achieve professional results with personal pride.
Our DIY philosophy is simple: you can install a system equal to or better than any professional installation. Many of our owner-builder clients have proven exactly that.
We Provide:
- Complete design layout & schematics
- All necessary materials
- Dedicated phone support
- Tool hire services
"No one takes more interest in building your home than you do."
Guidance For DIY
Essential tips for a successful installation
Research First
Read as much as possible on this website. Start with our New Home Design Guidance.
Critical: The slab MUST be insulated. See Concrete Slab Insulation Gallery.
Explore Key Sections
Study the Gallery
It provides excellent visual detail of real installations.
Professional Design
Have the pipe schematic designed by an expert.
- Understand the design and make changes before construction.
- Consider future-proofing: Add ports for potential radiators or towel rails.
- Place pipes everywhere you might want them. You can always leave them off, but you can't add them after the pour!
Complete Quoting
Get a full material quote so you know everything is compatible and complete.
Circuit Lengths
Keep circuits under 100m (300ft).
Zoning Prep
At a minimum, run cabling from each room back to the manifold location.
Tooling
Ensure you have a pipe de-coiler and the correct connection tools.
