Screed Cost per m² UK: Honest 2025 Pricing Guide

Screed prices in the UK vary significantly depending on screed type, floor area, depth, location, and market conditions. This guide gives you honest, up-to-date pricing ranges so you can budget accurately and spot when a quote is too high — or suspiciously low.

Liquid Screed Cost per m²

Liquid screed (anhydrite/gyvlon) typically costs £15–25 per m² for standard residential projects at 35–50mm depth. For larger commercial projects over 500m², prices can fall to £12–18 per m² due to the efficiency of pump installation. Small areas under 50m² may attract a minimum charge of £800–£1,200 regardless of area, as pump mobilisation costs are the same for any size job.

Sand and Cement Screed Cost per m²

Traditional sand and cement screed is typically priced at £18–28 per m² for standard depths. The higher labour content versus liquid screed means costs are often similar or higher despite cheaper materials. Bonded screed may cost slightly less than floating due to reduced material depth. For large commercial areas, prices are comparable to liquid screed at around £14–20 per m².

What Affects the Price?

The main factors that affect screeding cost are: floor area (larger areas cost less per m²), screed depth (deeper screed uses more material), access (upper floors add cost), screed type (fast-dry and specialist screeds command a premium), location (London and South East typically 10–15% higher), and programme urgency (short-notice mobilisation may attract a premium). Pump hire for liquid screed typically adds £150–£300 to the total cost.

What Is Not Included in a Screed Quote

Always check what is and is not included in any screed quote. Typically excluded: substrate preparation (scabbling, shot-blasting), laitance removal after curing, edge insulation strips for acoustic or floating screeds, and VAT. screeding.com quotes are itemised and transparent — you know exactly what you are paying for before any work begins.

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