Affordable, High Quality Screed & Concrete in East Grinstead
Are you in the East Grinstead area and searching for reputable concrete and screed suppliers? You’ve come to the right place. MV Concrete provides high quality, site mixed concrete and screed that’s affordably priced to boot. We also provide a range of complementing services, such as flexible-term concrete pump hire. In short, we’re a one-stop solution for domestic, commercial and industrial clients who require concretes mixes that won’t let them down.
On this page, we’ve looked to run over the key differences between concrete and screed, so that individuals and companies in the East Grinstead area can figure out which will best suit their particular requirements. However, our friendly team are always happy to provide bespoke advice over the phone, so if you’re unsure about one which type of site mixed concrete to go with, or how long a term to invest in concrete pump hire, then pick up the phone and call us on 01342 844 553 or 07748 189 400.
Screed vs Concrete – the Key Differences
Composition – We begin with their similarities, specifically the fact that both are made from a combination of cement, water and aggregates. So concrete and screed suppliers differentiate the two via the particular aggregates used. Site mixed concrete incorporates course aggregates which contribute to the finished product’s impressive strength/durability. Screed uses much finer aggregates, giving it a smoother finish, ideal for East Grinstead projects that require an attractive top-layer finish to a concrete base.
Appearance – Upon first glimpse, the two look pretty similar to a layman’s eye. But on closer inspection, concrete mixes tend to have a rougher texture, and you’ll be able to glimpse the presence of larger aggregates – up to about 20mm in size. The blends we issue East Grinstead clients as the area’s favoured screed suppliers are much smoother, and aggregate pieces peak at around 4-5mm in size.
Use – Our site mixed concrete is perfect for walls, floors, structures, surfaces and foundations, due to its immense strength and ability to withstand punishment. We have many different types of concrete mixes we can supply – alongside services such as concrete pump hire – that will match the particular East Grinstead project we’re travelling to assist with. Screed is desired for its smooth and attractive finished, and the way it can finish off internal floors and patios when placed on top of concrete; in this respect, the two perfectly complement each other.
Application – While concrete mixes require specialist equipment (e.g concrete pump hire, and a fair bit of experience) to apply safely and effectively, mixes ordered from our screed suppliers are easy to apply with a simple trowel and a bit of knowhow. This makes the application of screed a pretty simple DIY job for most around East Grinstead.