Screed Milling

Screed milling requires specialist equipment and expertise to achieve precise results without damaging existing floor structures. As experienced professionals with comprehensive knowledge of underfloor heating requirements, we offer reliable screed milling services, ensuring perfect preparation for your heating system installation.

Looking for screed milling expertise? Contact us on 01483 534552 to discuss your requirements across Surrey, London, Hampshire and Sussex.

Specialist Screed Milling Services

At Hot Floors, we understand that screed milling is crucial for successful retrofit underfloor heating installations in existing properties. Our specialist milling services enable underfloor heating installation without significantly raising floor levels or requiring complete floor reconstruction. We provide honest advice about the most appropriate milling approach for your property, considering factors like existing floor construction, heating system requirements, and final floor finishes.

All our screed milling work comes with comprehensive quality assurance and site cleanup, giving you confidence in the preparation for your underfloor heating system. We maintain the same high standards across all our services, with full accreditation from Gas Safe, OFTEC, CIPHE and City & Guilds.

Precision Screed Milling

For properties requiring accurate channel cutting and floor preparation, our precision milling delivers exceptional results. Our screed milling services include:

Detailed floor level assessment and planning
Precision channel cutting for pipe runs
Controlled depth milling operations
Surface preparation and levelling
Dust extraction and site protection
Quality control and depth verification
Complete site cleanup and preparation

We use professional-grade milling equipment designed specifically for underfloor heating preparation and can achieve precise depths and channel widths for optimal heating system performance. Our milling work meets all current building standards and heating system requirements.

Retrofit Installation Preparation

Our comprehensive retrofit preparation services ensure your existing floors are perfectly prepared for underfloor heating. Our retrofit milling services cover:

Existing floor condition assessment
Strategic channel routing and planning
Minimal disruption milling techniques
Integration with existing floor structures
Insulation channel preparation
Edge detail milling and finishing
Preparation for overlay applications

We understand the specific challenges of retrofit installations and provide reliable milling services that enable underfloor heating installation whilst preserving your property's existing floor levels and architectural features, ensuring optimal system performance.

Complete Milling Solutions

Beyond basic channel cutting, we also offer comprehensive floor milling services:

Large area surface removal and preparation
Step and threshold milling for level matching
Repair area preparation and cutting
Access point creation for manifolds
Reinforcement exposure for structural work
Custom depth profiling for specific requirements
Integration preparation for multiple heating zones

These comprehensive milling services ensure your underfloor heating installation can be completed efficiently with minimal disruption to your property. We provide clear explanations of each milling process and how it benefits your specific heating system installation.

FAQs

What is screed milling and when is it needed?

Screed milling is the process of cutting precise channels and removing sections of existing floor screed to accommodate underfloor heating pipes and insulation. It's primarily needed for retrofit installations where you want to install wet underfloor heating without significantly raising floor levels. This is particularly important where door clearances, kitchen units, or room proportions would be affected by adding a new screed layer on top of the existing floor. Milling allows the heating system to be recessed into the existing floor structure.

How deep can you mill into existing screed?

The depth we can mill depends on the existing screed thickness and the structural requirements beneath. Typically, we can mill channels 15-40mm deep for underfloor heating pipes, but this must be assessed on each property. We always conduct a thorough floor assessment before starting work to determine safe milling depths and identify any potential obstacles like existing pipes or cables. Our precision equipment allows us to control depth accurately, ensuring we don't compromise the structural integrity of your floor.

How much dust and mess does screed milling create?

Screed milling does generate dust, but we use professional dust extraction equipment connected directly to our milling tools to minimise airborne particles. We also use protective sheeting to isolate work areas and protect adjacent rooms and furnishings. While some dust is inevitable, our extraction systems capture the majority at source. We always include comprehensive site cleanup as part of our service, leaving your property clean and ready for the next stage of installation. We recommend temporarily relocating furniture and covering remaining items where possible.

Can screed milling be done in occupied properties?

Yes, screed milling can be carried out in occupied properties, though it does involve noise and some disruption. We work efficiently to minimise disturbance and can often complete room-by-room to allow continued use of other areas. The work typically takes 1-2 days per room depending on size and complexity. We recommend planning the work when minimal disruption is preferred and can work around your schedule where possible. Our dust extraction and protection measures help contain the work to specific areas, making it manageable in lived-in properties.

Expert Screed Milling Services

Professional screed milling and floor preparation for underfloor heating throughout Surrey, London, Hampshire and Sussex.

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