Liquid screed in Dorset — West Dorset coverage

Where in Dorset we cover

We work in West Dorset: Lyme Regis, Bridport, Beaminster, Dorchester and the Poundbury extension are the towns in that part of the county. Lyme Regis sits at the edge of our patch, so Dorset quotes carry a small mobilisation fee, written on the quote before you commit. If your site is further east, call us and we will tell you straight away whether we can help.

Dorset Council has covered West Dorset since April 2019, when the old district councils were replaced. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are a separate council, and the housing figures below exclude them.

New homes around Dorchester

Poundbury, on the western edge of Dorchester, is a planned extension mixing homes and shops, and new-build work like this is where liquid screed saves the most time: whole plots poured in a day with no bay joints. Our new-build housing screed guidance and floor screeding contractors page explain how we work with builders across several plots.

Detached homes, extensions and off-gas heating

In the Dorset Council area about 41% of homes are detached and 46% are owned outright (Census 2021), so extensions and self-builds are common. Around 9% of homes rely on oil alone and another 8% on electricity alone, which is where heat pumps and underfloor heating in a liquid screed often come in.

If the floor will be tiled or used as a wet room, we usually recommend a cement-based Cemfloor screed; for dry living areas, anhydrite screed works well over underfloor heating.

Stone, coast and conservation

Portland and Purbeck stone are building materials of national importance, and Dorset Council's area has more than 300 conservation areas, including Dorchester, Bridport, Beaminster and Lyme Regis. Most of the coastline is part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. In older stone buildings a breathable lime screed may suit better than a modern mix, and conservation-area or Article 4 rules may affect what you can change.

West Dorset questions

Do you cover Bournemouth and Poole?

Our stated Dorset coverage is West Dorset. Bournemouth and Poole are further east and in a separate council area, so call us to check before assuming we can reach your site.

Is there a travel charge to West Dorset?

Yes, a small mobilisation fee, shown on the quote before you commit.

How soon can you pour in West Dorset?

Send name, phone and email and we reply the same working day with a price and our next available date.