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Screeding & Self-Levelling

A dead-flat, smooth base for your new floor. We use cement-based self-levelling compounds from 3 mm up to 30 mm, and traditional sand-cement screeds for deeper fills.

Best for
Under LVT, vinyl, SPC and wood
Typical pace
80 to 150 m² a day
Walk on it
4 to 6 hours
Floor on top
Usually the next day

How it works

3 simple steps from first visit to handover.

  1. 1

    Survey and moisture test

    We find the high and low points to work out the depth. Moisture must be below 3%, otherwise a moisture barrier goes down first.

    1 hour
  2. 2

    Prime and pour

    The floor is cleaned and primed, then self-levelling compound is poured and spike-rolled to a smooth, flat finish.

    1 day
  3. 3

    Cure

    Walkable in 4 to 6 hours. Most floors can go on the next day; thicker pours need longer.

    4 to 6 hours

How long it takes

Typical time on site for our team. Your quote confirms exact dates.

Project sizeTime on site
Up to 50 m²1 day plus overnight cure
50 to 200 m²1 to 2 days plus cure
Deep fills over 10 mmAllow extra drying time

Allow extra time where screeding, moisture barriers or old floor removal are needed.

Before we start

A few things that keep the job on time and the result right.

  • Area cleared
  • Water and power available
  • No traffic on the area until it has cured

Questions

Can't see yours? Ask us.

How long before my new floor can go down?

For a typical 3 to 5 mm pour, the next day. Thicker pours and cold, damp weather add time. We test before laying.

What about a brand new sand-cement screed?

New screeds dry at about 1 mm a day, so a 50 mm screed needs around 6 to 7 weeks, or a moisture barrier if you cannot wait.

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Ready when you are

Free on-site measure and a written quote, usually within 1 business day.

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*12-month workmanship guarantee from the date of completion. Where the subfloor was prepared by others, faults caused by that subfloor are excluded. See our guarantee. Timelines are typical and confirmed in your quote.