Bathroom tiling in Dunoon

Postcode districts: PA23
Nearby: Greenock, Helensburgh and Vale of Leven
Guide price: £45–£85 per m²
Typical time on site: 2–4 working days
Water: Soft across most of Argyll and Bute
Survey: Free, dates by arrangement

What does bathroom tiling cost in Dunoon?

In Dunoon, bathroom tiling typically costs £45–£85 per m² including VAT, based on Scotland prices. Labour costs in Scotland put local prices at about 4% below the UK guide figure. Travel and delivery to islands and remote areas are priced on your quote. 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 Dunoon including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Dunoon

In Dunoon we cover PA23; we also cover Greenock, 6.4 miles away, and Helensburgh. Because Dunoon is further afield, we arrange survey visits in batches; tell us your timescale and we will confirm a date before you commit to anything.

Dunoon gets the same process as anywhere else: a free survey at your home and a written, itemised quote. If your Dunoon home has hard water, larger tiles and epoxy grout leave fewer joints for limescale to build up in. For Dunoon flats, we check your title deeds and any deed of conditions and the floor build-up before laying hard tiles on a timber floor.

Water across much of Argyll and Bute is soft. 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

Measuring wall and floor areas and working out quantities with an allowance for cuts
Fixing with an adhesive suited to the tile and the surface, with levelling clips for large tiles
Checking walls for flatness and strength, and boarding with cement-based backer board where needed
Sealing natural stone and cleaning off grout haze before handover

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.

Grout

Cement-based grout is standard. Epoxy grout resists stains and mould better and suits showers, but takes longer to apply and costs more.

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 Dunoon: questions

What is the price of bathroom tiling in Dunoon?

Bathroom tiling in Dunoon usually costs £45–£85 per m² including VAT. Room size, layout changes and your choice of products move the figure within that range. The free survey gives you an itemised quote, fixed in writing once the details are agreed.

How long does bathroom tiling take?

Allow 2–4 working days on site for most jobs, plus the lead time for products after you approve the quote. We give you a day-by-day plan before work starts in Dunoon.

Is the home survey in Dunoon really free?

Yes. We visit, measure the room, check the pipework, drainage and electrics, and talk through what you want. You then get a written, itemised quote with no obligation to go ahead.

Do you cover PA23 in Dunoon?

Yes. We cover all of Dunoon, including PA23, and nearby Greenock, Helensburgh and Vale of Leven. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Do I need to tank a bathroom before tiling?

The shower area should always be tanked, because tiles and grout are not waterproof on their own. Around a bath with a shower over it, tanking the walls to above the shower head is sensible. A wet room needs the whole floor and the lower walls tanked.