Floor Levelling is correcting dips, humps and slopes in a subfloor before new flooring is laid. Laminate needs a flat base: an uneven floor causes bounce, creaking and joints that open or break.
Send your floor area and a short description of the subfloor to get quotations.
Get the Best QuoteLevelling Options
- Grinding. High spots on concrete or screed are ground down.
- Patching. Cracks and small hollows are filled with a repair mortar.
- Levelling compound. A thin self-levelling layer poured over the floor to make it flat.
- Sand-cement screed. A thicker layer for larger height differences or a new floor build-up.
- Over timber. Loose boards are fixed, and sheets of board may be laid to create a flat surface.
Floor Levelling Prices
Ballpark prices so you can sanity-check a quotation.
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Levelling compound, per m² | R30 - R80 |
| Sand-cement screed, per m² | R80 - R150 |
| Self-levelling screed, per m² | R150 - R350 |
| High-strength industrial screed, per m² | R300 - R600 |
Prices JUST UPDATED. Ballpark figures, rounded, taken from rates published by South African flooring businesses and cost guides. They are not our prices or quotations, and no installer is bound by them. Most sources do not say whether VAT is included, so confirm VAT, underlay, trims, delivery and wastage on every quotation.
Sources:
- Completo - flooring costs in South Africa
- Builders in Gauteng - floor screeding prices
- FloorPaintingPrice.co.za - floor screeding and self-levelling cost
What Affects the Quotation
- How far out of level the floor is, which sets the thickness of compound or screed.
- Floor area and access for mixing and pumping.
- Preparation: removing old adhesive, priming and repairing cracks.
- Drying time before the floor covering can go down.
Moisture Before Laminate
New screeds hold moisture for weeks. Laying laminate on a damp slab can cause swelling and mould. Ask the installer how they test moisture and how long the screed must dry, and use a moisture barrier over concrete as the flooring manufacturer specifies.
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Get the Best QuoteFloor Levelling FAQs
How flat does a floor need to be for laminate?
Within the tolerance in the laminate manufacturer's instructions, usually a few millimetres over a two-metre straight edge.
Can levelling compound go over tiles?
Often, with the right primer, if the tiles are firmly bonded. Loose tiles must be removed first.
How long before laminate can go down?
It depends on the product and thickness. Thin compounds can be ready within days, while sand-cement screeds take much longer.
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Request floor levelling quotations through Laminated Flooring South Africa and ask how each installer will test for moisture.
Laminated Flooring South Africa is a quote-comparison service. We do not supply or install flooring or employ installers. Work is quoted and carried out by independent flooring businesses, and your contract is with the business you choose. Ask each one for a written quotation that names the product, underlay, trims, preparation, timing and any warranty terms before you pay a deposit.
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