Process & decision guides

Booking & survey process

A clear run-through of the steps between first contact and a confirmed booking, including what a survey typically covers.

What a site survey checks

A breakdown of the specific things looked at during a pre-quote site survey, beyond simply measuring the floor area.

Information needed to quote

A practical checklist of the information that helps produce an accurate, workable liquid screed quotation without repeated back-and-forth.

Drawings & screed schedules

An explanation of how depth, build-up and level information is usually documented before a pour, and why gaps in this cause problems on site.

Sequencing screed in the programme

Guidance on where a liquid screed pour sits relative to other trades in a build programme, and why sequencing errors are a common cause of delay.

Coordinating trades before screed

An overview of the coordination needed between UFH, electrical and plumbing trades in the run-up to a liquid screed pour, and where responsibility typically sits.

Pre-pour checklist ownership

A practical look at who typically takes responsibility for each item on a pre-pour checklist, to avoid items falling between trades.

Pour day hour by hour

A practical, hour-by-hour picture of how a liquid screed pour day usually unfolds, distinct from the general stage-by-stage pour timeline.

Hose routes & pumping logistics

A look at how hose routes are worked out ahead of a pour, focused on route planning rather than pump distance and cost.

Ready-mix delivery scheduling

An explanation of how delivery timing is coordinated with pumping rate and site access on larger liquid screed pours.

Wagon & pump site access

Practical guidance on the physical access a site needs to accommodate delivery wagons and pumping equipment for a liquid screed pour.

Weather contingency planning

An honest look at how weather affects pour planning and drying, and the contingency options available rather than fixed guarantees.

Screeding in occupied buildings

Practical guidance on planning a liquid screed pour in a building that remains occupied, rather than a vacant new build.

Out-of-hours & weekend pours

A look at the circumstances where an out-of-hours or weekend pour is worth considering, and the practicalities involved.

Phasing large floor areas

An explanation of when and why a large floor area is split into phased pours rather than completed in a single continuous pour.

Curing & early protection regime

A description of the short curing and protection period immediately after a pour, distinct from the longer drying process that follows.

When other trades can return

Guidance on the different thresholds for trades returning after a pour, since 'can I walk on it' and 'can I load it' are different questions.

Drying strategy & monitoring

A practical look at planning a drying strategy in advance and monitoring progress against it, rather than treating drying as something to check on only near the end.

Moisture testing methods compared

An overview comparing the main moisture testing approaches used on liquid screed floors, focused on how they differ rather than a single how-to.

Laitance treatment decisions

A decision-focused guide to choosing an appropriate laitance treatment approach, rather than a single removal method.

Preparing a screed for coverings

A summary of the practical steps that usually sit between confirming a screed is dry and the flooring installer actually starting work.

Handover documentation

An explanation of what a sensible handover pack for a liquid screed floor should contain, and why it's worth requesting even on smaller jobs.

Choosing a Contractor

Selecting the right liquid screed installer affects programme, finish quality and how well drying and aftercare are managed once the pour is done.

Checking a Quotation

A screed quotation should set out scope, access assumptions and exclusions clearly, so read it carefully before signing to avoid surprises on pour day.

Snagging & Sign-off

A structured snagging inspection after the screed has cured helps confirm the floor meets specification before covers or finishes are applied.

Early Aftercare

The weeks after a liquid screed pour are an important period for protecting the floor while it gains strength and begins to dry out.

Tight Site Access

Restricted sites need pump and hose access planned carefully in advance, as parking, routing and hose length all affect whether a pour can proceed smoothly.

Programme Planning

Drying periods for liquid screed need to be built into the wider construction programme so follow-on trades and floor coverings are not scheduled too early.

Post-Pour Coordination

Coordinating other trades after a liquid screed pour helps protect the floor while it cures and avoids conflicts over site access in a busy build.