Liquid Screed · Devon
Liquid Screed in Totnes
Totnes builders pick liquid screed because it pours fast, dries faster and leaves a floor that tile and engineered timber actually want to bond to.
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Totnes builders pick liquid screed because it pours fast, dries faster and leaves a floor that tile and engineered timber actually want to bond to.
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.
Most of our Totnes jobs sit within 30 minutes of base, so site visits stay simple and pour days run to time. Totnes sits Exeter (25 mi), and we work the surrounding villages on the same week's diary.
Totnes projects we see most
- Medieval high-street stock — a regular brief in Totnes
- Eco self-builds — a regular brief in Totnes
- Barn conversions — a regular brief in Totnes
- Independent retail — a regular brief in Totnes
- Creative industries — a regular brief in Totnes
Built for Totnes rural self-builders and farms
Totnes sits rural — barn conversions, self-builds, agricultural sheds, equestrian floors. Access is usually fine, but power and water on site need confirming up front. We do that at the site visit.
Liquid Screed in Totnes — how it works
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.
We pump Cemfloor calcium-sulphate screed from a static mixer into your building, level it with a dappling bar, and walk away with a floor that's typically dry enough for floor coverings in roughly one day per millimetre of depth.
Cemfloor systems for Totnes
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.
Step-by-step for a Totnes 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
Floors poured around Totnes
Nearby villages and towns
Proof from the Devon workload
Hundreds of square metres poured around Totnes in the last 12 months
Single-team continuity — same crew, same standards, every job
Written fixed-price quotes — no day-rate creep
Moisture-test handover record so flooring contractors take the slab on without dispute
Common Totnes build questions
Do you sand the floor afterwards?+
On calcium-sulphate screeds we sand off the surface laitance roughly 5-7 days after the pour, before any floor coverings go down.
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 Totnes pour in the colder months.
How quickly can I walk on a liquid screed floor in Totnes?+
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 Totnes 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 Totnes 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 you offer a guarantee?+
Yes — as a Cemfloor-certified installer, qualifying jobs are backed by a 10-year manufacturer-supported guarantee.
Talk to a Totnes-area screeder
We'll walk the build with you over a phone call — no hard sell, just honest numbers.
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