Snagging and Sign-off for a Liquid Screed Floor

A cured liquid screed floor should have a reasonably consistent, closed surface. Some fine surface crazing is normal, but wider cracking, particularly running from corners of doorways or columns, is worth flagging for discussion with the installer, as the cause and any remedial action can vary.

Check that edge trim and movement joints are intact and have not been damaged by later trades moving materials across the floor, and confirm any protection boards have not been left in a way that traps moisture against the surface.

Ask for any records kept during the pour, such as photographs of underfloor heating loops before covering, batch or delivery information, and any moisture readings taken since. These records are useful if questions arise later about the floor's history.

Where a formal specification or level tolerance was agreed at the outset, ask for evidence that the completed floor was checked against it, rather than assuming this has happened without confirmation.

Where a specific level or flatness tolerance was part of the original specification, this is best checked with an appropriate straightedge or level survey rather than relying on a visual impression alone, particularly ahead of sensitive floor coverings.

Any areas found outside the agreed tolerance should be discussed with the installer at this stage, since remedial options are generally easier to arrange before flooring work has started.

Where issues are identified, a clear written list with photographs helps both parties agree exactly what needs addressing and avoids ambiguity later about what was raised and when.

Agreeing a realistic timeframe for any remedial work, and confirming who is responsible for it, allows the floor to be properly signed off once the list has been closed out rather than left open indefinitely.