What does bathroom tiling cost in Berkshire?
Our guide range in Berkshire is £50–£100 per m² including VAT. Prices in Berkshire run at about 12% above the UK guide, based on South East England labour rates.
Ceramic
- Grout and trims
Porcelain
- Porcelain walls and floor
Large-format or stone
- Mitred edges, niches
Guide prices for Berkshire including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Which towns do we cover in Berkshire?
Water across much of Berkshire is hard. Hard water leaves white marks on dark grout and gloss tiles, so matt finishes and stain-resistant grout are the practical choice. Hardness varies street by street, so check the figure for your postcode with your water supplier. For Reading flats, we check the lease and the floor build-up before laying hard tiles on a timber floor.
What the job includes
- Grouting, trims or mitred edges, and silicone at internal corners, the bath and the tray
- Measuring wall and floor areas and working out quantities with an allowance for cuts
- Floor preparation: overlaying timber floors with ply or backer board, or levelling a screed
- Fixing with an adhesive suited to the tile and the surface, with levelling clips for large tiles
- Setting out so cuts are even and joints line up with niches, windows and edges
- Checking walls for flatness and strength, and boarding with cement-based backer board where needed
Decisions to make first
Grout
Cement-based grout is standard. Epoxy grout resists stains and mould better and suits showers, but takes longer to apply and costs more.
Tile size
Large-format tiles mean fewer grout lines but need flat walls and more preparation. Small tiles and mosaics follow uneven surfaces and grip better underfoot.
Natural stone
Marble, limestone and travertine need sealing and gentle cleaners, and can mark. Stone-effect porcelain gives a similar look without the upkeep.
Edges
Metal or PVC trims are quick and protect tile edges. Mitred edges look cleaner on porcelain and take more labour.
Rules that apply in England
Re-tiling a bathroom does not need planning permission or building regulations approval. In a flat, check the lease before changing to hard floor tiles, because sound insulation and the risk of leaks to the flat below matter, and wet rooms often need freeholder consent. In a listed building, removing original tiles that contribute to its character can need listed building consent.
In England, tiling itself is not building regulations work. If it is part of forming a level shower floor with new drainage, that drainage can be Part H work, and any new electrics are covered by Part P.