Block and Beam Floors in Taunton SW — Suspended Floors That Ventilate

Block and beam floors are chosen where a suspended floor is required: on sites with a high water table, where ground ventilation is needed, or where a solid slab is not appropriate. They suit residential extensions, new builds, and any project requiring a suspended ground floor.

Typical block and beam projects include suspended ground floors for new builds, extensions on sites with a high water table, and any project requiring a ventilated suspended floor.

A block and beam floor is a suspended floor system using precast concrete beams laid in one direction, with blocks laid between them. The floor spans between the supporting walls and is ventilated underneath, which makes it suitable where a solid slab would be at risk from ground moisture or a high water table. The floor is quick to install, does not require wet trades to dry, and provides a stable, level surface for the floor covering above.

We set the supporting walls, lay the precast beams at the correct spacing, and infill with blocks. The floor is then grouted and levelled, ready for the floor covering or screed. We coordinate with building control throughout.

Block and beam floor cost depends on the floor area, the beam spacing, the block type, and the support requirements. Access and the level of the supporting walls also affect cost. We provide a fixed quote within 48 hours of the site visit.

We provide a fixed, written quote within 48 hours of the site visit. You will know exactly what the job costs before any equipment arrives on your property.

Taurus Piling & Foundations Ltd is an owner-operated piling and foundation contractor based in Taunton, serving Somerset, London and the wider South West. We are fully insured and CHAS accredited, with an in-house structural piling design team — so your project moves without waiting on a third party. Every project is overseen personally by the director. Free quotes are provided within 48 hours, and every job is backed by a satisfaction guarantee.

Why choose a block and beam floor over a solid slab?

A block and beam floor is suspended and ventilated, so it is not at risk from ground moisture or a high water table. It is also quick to install and does not require wet concrete to dry. On sites where a solid slab would be at risk, a block and beam floor is often the better choice.