Getting ready
Site Preparation Checklist Before a Liquid Screed Pour
A smooth pour day starts with everything on this list being genuinely ready — not just close to ready.
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Most delays or extra charges on pour day come down to one thing: the site wasn't quite as ready as everyone assumed. Insulation with a gap, a UFH manifold not yet pressure-tested, or a doorway blocked by a delivery of kitchen units can all mean a wasted crew visit.
None of this is complicated to get right — it just needs checking off deliberately before the day, ideally by whoever's managing the build programme as well as by us on our pre-pour inspection.
This is the checklist we run through, shared here so your builder or site manager can work to the same list.
Before we arrive, the site should have
- Insulation boards fully laid, jointed and taped with no gaps
- Damp-proof membrane installed, lapped and taped, turned up at the perimeter
- Edge-strip foam fitted around the full perimeter and any upstands
- UFH pipework clipped down to the design layout and pressure-tested
- All other trades cleared from the pour area, with clean access maintained
Common prep issues and what they cause
| Issue found on inspection | Likely consequence |
|---|---|
| Untaped membrane joints | Delay while it's fixed, or pour rescheduled |
| UFH not pressure-tested | Pour paused until testing is confirmed |
| Blocked access route | Wasted crew time or a rescheduled visit |
| Missing edge-strip foam | Risk of screed bonding to walls, cracking on movement |
Get your pre-pour checklist confirmed
Share your build programme and we'll run through this checklist with your site team before the pour date is locked in.
Or call our landline on 01392 237700
The order we check things in
- 1
Walk the access route
Confirm the hose run from road to pour area is clear.
- 2
Inspect insulation and DPM
Check joints, taping and perimeter detail.
- 3
Confirm UFH status
Verify pressure test and pipe layout against the manifold plan.
- 4
Confirm datum levels
Agree finish level with laser levels before mixing begins.
Site Preparation Checklist — questions we get asked
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Get your pre-pour checklist confirmed
Share your build programme and we'll run through this checklist with your site team before the pour date is locked in.