Bathroom tiling in Aberdeen

Postcode districts: AB10, AB11, AB12, AB15, AB16, AB23 + 2 more
Nearby: Inverurie, Peterhead and Fraserburgh
Guide price: £45–£85 per m²
Typical time on site: 2–4 working days
Water: Soft across most of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Survey: Free, at your home

What does bathroom tiling cost in Aberdeen?

Our guide price for bathroom tiling in Aberdeen is £45–£85 per m² including VAT. Prices in Scotland run at about 4% below the national guide, mainly because of labour rates. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Ceramic

£45–£60 per m²

Standard ceramic wall tiles

Typical

Porcelain

£60–£85 per m²

Full height in wet zones

Large-format or stone

£80–£125 per m²

Sealing where needed

Guide prices for Aberdeen including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Aberdeen

We cover every part of Aberdeen, including AB10, AB11, AB12 and 5 more postcode districts, and nearby Inverurie (14.3 miles) and Peterhead (27.6 miles).

Aberdeen is a big place with every kind of home, from terraces to flats to new builds, so we never price from a photo alone. Tiling quotes in Aberdeen list the tile, the area and the preparation separately, so you can compare like for like. If your Aberdeen home has hard water, larger tiles and epoxy grout leave fewer joints for limescale to build up in.

Most of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire is supplied with soft water. Soft water is kind to grout, so mid-tone and darker grouts stay looking fresh. Hardness varies street by street, so check the figure for your postcode with your water supplier.

What the job includes

Setting out so cuts are even and joints line up with niches, windows and edges
Tanking the shower area and the walls around the bath with a waterproof membrane or liquid system
Checking walls for flatness and strength, and boarding with cement-based backer board where needed
Floor preparation: overlaying timber floors with ply or backer board, or levelling a screed

Decisions to make first

Natural stone

Marble, limestone and travertine need sealing and gentle cleaners, and can mark. Stone-effect porcelain gives a similar look without the upkeep.

Floor grip

For a bathroom floor, choose a matt or textured tile with a slip rating of R10 or above. Smaller tiles with more grout lines grip better in a shower.

Rules that apply in Scotland

In Scotland, re-tiling does not need a building warrant. Forming a new bathroom or altering drainage for a tiled shower floor may, so check before the floor is opened.

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Bathroom tiling in Aberdeen: questions

How much should I budget for bathroom tiling in Aberdeen?

Bathroom tiling in Aberdeen usually costs £45–£85 per m² including VAT. Expect the lower end for a like-for-like job with standard products, and the upper end if things move or you choose premium finishes. Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once agreed.

Do you cover AB10 in Aberdeen?

Yes. We cover all of Aberdeen, including AB10, AB11, AB12, AB15 and 4 more postcode districts, and nearby Inverurie, Peterhead and Fraserburgh. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Aberdeen?

Will bathroom tiling in Aberdeen need a building warrant?

Usually not for a straight refit. Building warrants are issued by the local council's building standards service, and forming a new bathroom, changing drainage or structural work can need one. We tell you at the survey and handle the application if one is needed.

Can you tile over existing bathroom tiles?

Sometimes, but it is rarely the right choice. Tiling over tiles adds weight, brings the wall forward so trims and fittings no longer line up, and hides any loose tiles or water damage underneath. It is only worth considering where the old tiles are firmly bonded and the wall can take the extra load.