Price of Screed
How Much Does FLOOR Screed Cost?
Clients often request a square metre price for floor screed, the cost of screed is determined by several factors. We have provided some information below to help you understand how a project is priced.
There isn't a fixed price per square metre because every project is different. The cost depends on:
- Floor area
- Screed type
- Thickness
- Site access
- Floor preparation
- Drying time required
These factors mean that we can provide you with set price until we understand your project, we can provide honest advice and a free quotation based on your individual requirements.
WHAT AFFECT THE PRICE OF SCREEDING?
MATERIALS
Screed is a combination of sharp sand, cement and water. The materials have to be mixed on site using a pump. The price of these raw materials varies depending on quantities, supplies and location.
SCREED TYPE
The floor screed may also require curatives that are used to improve its performance. Curatives are used for different requirements such as to increase strength, reduce drying times and diminish cracking and shrinkage such as fast drying screed, fibre reinforced screed, liquid screed, and heavy duty screed. The cost of these admixtures must be considered.
FLOOR PREPARATION
Some projects call for insulation, wall abutments and damp-proof membrane (DPM). For more information about this please click here. The price of these products must be considered but also the labour involved in laying them. Evidently ordering large quantities of a product reduces its price. Therefore, the size of a project has an implication to the cost of the materials.
Labour
Floor screeding is one of the most physically demanding trades in the building industry. The screed is laid and levelled by hand. It is a skilled trade and takes years of experience to become an expert. However, using someone other than a trained screeder (such as a plasterer) could be an expensive mistake to rectify.
The quality and level of screed has consequences on all the trades that follow it. A screeder is trained in how to lay a level floor, how to batch the screed correctly, has knowledge of any preparation required and equipped correctly.
Site
Access to the site may be an issue. Is there space for open loads of materials, access to water and room for equipment? Open loads of sharp sand are cost effective in comparison to sites with limited access that require bagged materials. Restricted access can also mean that more labour is needed to transfer the bagged materials.
Large open spaces are normally quicker to screed and therefore more economical than smaller rooms that can be time consuming. The levels within a room can also be a factor with a screeder trying to balance the level across an uneven base. It is also more cost effective for continuous schedules of work in comparison to projects that require areas to be screeded in phases.
FAQs
How much does screeding cost per square metre?
The cost of floor screeding depends on several factors including the size of the floor, screed type, thickness, drying requirement and site conditions. We don't believe in advertising a misleading price per metre square because every project is different. That is why we provide honest advice and free quotations based on your individual requirements.
Is fast drying screed worth the extra cots?
If you need to lay your floor finishes quickly so that you can use your room, you are laying a moisture sensitive floor system such as a resin/micro cement or wooden floor or commission your underfloor heating then a rapid drying screed is the solution for you - click here for more information.
Does underfloor heating increase screeding costs?
Underfloor heating screed is a luxurious finish to your home but the extra cost of insulating the floor, edging strips, the underfloor heating system, pressure testing and additional labour plus the screed all contribute to the overall cost.
Which screed is the most economical?
Traditional sand and cement screed is generally the most economical option, but every project should be assessed individually.
Is liquid screed cheaper?
Liquid screed was initially designed for large, open planned areas but isn't alway the most economical option for small domestic projects due to the extra tanking to prevent the liquid escaping and the sanding of the finished floor and use of latex to provide a key for certain floor finishes such as tiles.
Can you provide a quotation from plans?
Yes we can but we would need a floor plan with measurements, screed thickness, post code, screed preference (if known), site conditions ie. space for materials/parking restrictions and floor finishes. Please contact us here to send your plans for a quote.
Why Choose O. C. Floor Screeding?
We offer a large range of screeds such as traditional, fibre, polymer, liquid and fast drying screeds. We provide screeds for domestic and commercial projects in London and the South East. We aim to provide you with the most suitable screed for your project, honestly priced and a free quotation
Need Expert Screeding Services?
Call us today about your domestic or commercial project on 020 7099 6264 and we’ll be happy to help.