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Screed floor cost Netherlands 2026 — price per m² including labour
Current overview of screed floor costs in the Netherlands 2026. What does a new screed floor cost per m² including labour, which types are available and when is a permit needed? With cost tables.
Quick answer
Laying a screed floor in the Netherlands in 2026 costs on average € 15 to € 45 per m² including labour depending on type and thickness. For a typical living room (30–50 m²) expect € 500–€ 1,800.
Screed floor costs by type
1. Price per m² including labour
| Type | Cost per m² (incl. VAT + labour) | |---|---| | Cement screed (traditional) | € 18–€ 30/m² | | Anhydrite (flow screed) | € 15–€ 25/m² | | Fast-setting screed (urgent projects) | € 30–€ 45/m² | | Screed with underfloor heating | € 25–€ 40/m² | | Polished concrete floor | € 35–€ 65/m² |
2. Total costs by room size
| Room | Area | Estimated total cost | |---|---|---| | Bathroom / kitchen | 8–15 m² | € 200–€ 500 | | Living room | 30–50 m² | € 500–€ 1,800 | | Full ground floor | 60–100 m² | € 900–€ 3,500 |
3. Additional costs
| Item | Cost | |---|---| | Levelling existing floor (per m²) | € 5–€ 15/m² | | Acoustic underlay (per m²) | € 3–€ 8/m² | | Accelerated drying (forced drying) | € 300–€ 800 |
Tips for screed floor installation
- Anhydrite for underfloor heating — flow screed conforms better to pipes and has 30% better thermal conductivity than cement screed; standard choice in new builds
- Plan for drying time — cement screed 28 days; anhydrite 4–8 weeks; floor finish can only be applied after drying; forced drying shortens this but costs extra
- Maintain minimum thickness — cement screed minimum 35 mm; with underfloor heating minimum 45 mm above pipes; too thin causes cracking
- Install expansion joints — required for surfaces > 40 m² or L-shapes; otherwise shrinkage cracking
- Check damp-proofing — on ground floors always lay 0.2 mm PE membrane before pouring; otherwise rising moisture enters the floor
Permit for screed floor
Screed floor installation: no permit required (internal work, no structural change).
Conclusion
A screed floor in the Netherlands costs € 15–€ 45 per m² including labour. For a screed floor as part of a larger renovation, a coordinated project brief saves time and cost.
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