Liquid Screed · Dorset
Liquid Screed for Poundbury Builds
Liquid screed in Poundbury solves what sand-and-cement struggles with — SR1 flatness in a single pour, ready for tilers and joiners within days rather than weeks.
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Liquid screed in Poundbury solves what sand-and-cement struggles with — SR1 flatness in a single pour, ready for tilers and joiners within days rather than weeks.
The screed arrives ready-mixed on a truck, gets pumped through a hose to wherever it's needed in the building, and self-levels to within a couple of millimetres across the room. We spike-roll it to release air, then leave it.
Most of our Poundbury jobs sit within 30 minutes of base, so site visits stay simple and pour days run to time. Poundbury sits Dorchester (1 mi), and we work the surrounding villages on the same week's diary.
Liquid Screed in Poundbury — how it works
Liquid screed bonds into a single monolithic layer with no bays, no day joints and no need for steel mesh — it's poured around any UFH pipework you've already pressure-tested.
Unlike a traditional sand-and-cement screed, you'll be back on the floor in 24-48 hours rather than a week, and the surface is flat enough to lay LVT or large-format tile without further latex.
Why Poundbury site context matters
County
Dorset
District
Dorset
Postcode
DT1
Nearest city
Dorchester (1 mi)
Nearest motorway
M5 (J25, ~46 mi)
Primary A-road
A35
Local industries
local retail, school and community builds
Common builds
1930s semis, estate new-builds
Poundbury projects we see most
- 1930s semis — a regular brief in Poundbury
- Estate new-builds — a regular brief in Poundbury
- Kitchen-diner extensions — a regular brief in Poundbury
- Garden-room outbuildings — a regular brief in Poundbury
- Local retail — a regular brief in Poundbury
Poundbury-area projects
Step-by-step for a Poundbury job
- 1
Site visit and written quote — confirm depths, area, access, build-up
- 2
We prep edge insulation, polythene DPM and any UFH coordination
- 3
Pump day: ready-mixed screed pumped, levelled and spike-rolled in one pour
- 4
Cover and protect for 24-48 hours
- 5
Light foot traffic from day 2; floor coverings once moisture content is signed off
Why Poundbury clients pick us
Nearby villages and towns
Cemfloor systems for Poundbury
Cemfloor CT-C30-F6
Cement-based liquid screed — fast-drying, low shrinkage, suitable for most floor coverings.
Cemfloor Therm
Optimised for underfloor heating with high thermal conductivity.
Acoustic and thermal insulation underlay
PIR, EPS or acoustic mat depending on the build-up.
Edge isolation strip
10mm closed-cell foam to allow thermal movement.
What people in Poundbury usually ask
Do you offer a guarantee?+
Yes — as a Cemfloor-certified installer, qualifying jobs are backed by a 10-year manufacturer-supported guarantee.
Can you pour in cold weather?+
Yes, with the right ambient control. We won't pour below 5°C and we'll discuss frost protection for any Poundbury pour in the colder months.
How quickly can I walk on a liquid screed floor in Poundbury?+
Light foot traffic from 24-48 hours after the pour. Heavy loading, follow-on trades and final floor coverings depend on depth and ambient conditions — we leave you with clear drying guidance for your specific Poundbury job.
Can liquid screed go over an existing concrete slab?+
Yes — typically unbonded over a DPM and slip membrane, from 35mm. We'll assess the substrate at the Poundbury site visit.
Does liquid screed crack like sand-and-cement?+
Calcium-sulphate and modern cement-based liquid screeds have very low drying shrinkage. With proper edge isolation and joints at doorways, cracking is rare.
Do I need to be on site for the pour in Poundbury?+
Not necessarily — we usually agree access with the main contractor or self-builder and run the pour with our own team. We'll confirm the Poundbury access route, pump position and waste route before the day.
Coverage across DT1
From Poundbury to the surrounding villages, we keep the radius tight so logistics stay simple.
Ready to get a price?
Tell us the rough size and location — we'll come back with a fixed quote today.
Or call our landline on 01392 237700
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