Screeding in Stockport

What this work involves

Screeding is work we take on regularly, on both older and newer buildings. Screeding is the layer laid over a structural floor to bring it to a level, flat surface ready for a floor covering. Work covers checking the base, setting levels, mixing and laying the screed, compacting and finishing the surface, and allowing it to cure before foot traffic or flooring goes down. Get a level, flat floor base ready for tiling, timber or vinyl. What the work involves depends on the condition of the existing surface, so we price from what is there.

Screeding in Stockport

If your property is in Stockport, Greater Manchester, this is work we can quote for. Surrounding parts of Greater Manchester are covered on the same terms.

What is included

This normally includes:

• Sand and cement screed
• Bonded screed to a prepared base
• Unbonded screed over a membrane
• Floating screed
• Patch repairs to damaged screed
• Levelling uneven floors
• Finishing ready for floor coverings

Typical jobs

The requests we see most often locally:

• Levelling an uneven ground floor
• Screeding a new extension
• Preparing a floor for tiling
• Repairing a failed screed
• Raising the floor to a finished height
• Sand and cement screed
• Bonded screed to a prepared base
• Unbonded screed over a membrane

Preparation and process

Preparation is the part people see least and notice most, so it is not skipped.

1. Check the base and the levels
2. Prepare and prime the surface
3. Set the datum and the bays
4. Mix and lay the screed
5. Compact and finish the surface
6. Allow to cure before loading

Materials used depend on the substrate and finish: Sand and cement screed, Floor screed mix, Bonding agents and primer and Edge insulation and membrane.

Suitable properties

Suitable property types include:

• Ground floor extension
• New build
• Renovation project
• Flat
• Commercial unit
• Garage conversion

Problems this solves

Situations where this work is the right answer:

• Uneven or undulating floors
• Cracking in old screed
• Hollow or debonded areas
• High spots under floor coverings
• Damp coming through the base
• Insufficient curing before flooring

Local considerations

ONS Census 2021 Built-Up Areas (2021). BUA code E63001378. Size classification: Large. Population 117935 is the 2021 Census figure, not a current estimate. Region code E12000002. Stockport had a recorded population of about 117,935 according to ONS Census 2021 Built-Up Areas (2021 Census), which gives a sense of the housing mix rather than anything about your specific property. As a town, Stockport has a mix of building ages, and older walls behave differently to newer plasterboard.

Related services

You may also need:

• Plastering in Stockport
• Rendering in Stockport
• Skimming in Stockport

Common questions

Do you cover Stockport?

Yes. Stockport and the surrounding Greater Manchester area is within our working area for screeding. We confirm timing when you enquire.

How long does the work take?

It depends on the area and how much preparation is needed, and drying time between coats cannot be shortened safely. We give a realistic timescale with the quote instead of a generic figure.

Curing time before flooring?

This depends on the property, so we would rather answer it properly once we have seen the surface than give a general answer that may not apply to your job.

How much does screeding cost?

We do not publish a fixed price, because cost depends on the size of the area, the condition of the existing surface, access and the finish you want. We give a written quote after assessing the job rather than an estimate that changes later.

Do I need to move out or clear the room?

For most jobs the room needs to be clear of furniture and floor coverings protected. We will tell you exactly what to move before we arrive.

Screed thickness?

This depends on the property, so we would rather answer it properly once we have seen the surface than give a general answer that may not apply to your job.

Is there anything you do not cover?

Underfloor heating installation, structural floor replacement and damp-proof membrane installation are outside this scope.

How we work

We quote in writing, explain what the work involves before starting, and tell you if a different approach would serve the building better. If a job is not right for us, we say so.

What to expect

Every quote starts with understanding the surface and what you want the finish to achieve. We explain the work, the preparation involved and the timescale before any price is agreed, so there are no surprises once the job is under way.

What good work looks like

A screeding job is a sequence of dependent stages, and skipping any of them shows up eventually. The substrate needs to be clean and stable, the base coat needs to bond properly, each coat needs to be flat and consistent, and the finish needs to be applied at the right thickness. Drying time is not optional — it is part of the process, and shortening it is how problems start.

Choosing the right approach

The right approach for a screeding job depends on what is already on the wall or ceiling, what condition it is in, and what the finished surface needs to achieve. Skimming over an existing finish is sometimes the right call; other times it stores up problems. We assess the substrate and recommend the approach that will last, even if it is not the cheapest option.

Service coverage

Coverage: Stockport, Greater Manchester and the surrounding area. If you are just outside it, ask and we will tell you honestly whether the journey makes sense for the job.

Ask about your job

Send a short description of the work in Stockport, along with rough measurements or photos, and we will reply with a written quote.