Bathroom tiling in Slough

Postcode districts: SL1, SL2, SL3
Nearby: Windsor, Maidenhead and Gerrards Cross
Guide price: £50–£100 per m²
Typical time on site: 2–4 working days
Water: Hard across most of Berkshire
Survey: Free, at your home

What does bathroom tiling cost in Slough?

As a guide, budget £50 to £100 per m² including VAT for bathroom tiling in Slough; your written quote will pin it down. Prices in South East England run at about 12% above 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

£50–£75 per m²

Standard ceramic wall tiles

Typical

Porcelain

£65–£100 per m²

Full height in wet zones

Large-format or stone

£95–£145 per m²

Sealing where needed

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

Working in Slough

As well as Slough itself (SL1, SL2 and SL3), we survey in Windsor, Maidenhead and Gerrards Cross.

Slough has a wide mix of house ages, so the survey is where we spot old lead pipework, weak joists or a tight soil stack. We measure tiled areas in Slough bathrooms on site, so the quote is based on real square metres. Tiling quotes in Slough list the tile, the area and the preparation separately, so you can compare like for like.

Most of Berkshire has hard water. 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.

What the job includes

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
Tanking the shower area and the walls around the bath with a waterproof membrane or liquid system
Measuring wall and floor areas and working out quantities with an allowance for cuts

Decisions to make first

Edges

Metal or PVC trims are quick and protect tile edges. Mitred edges look cleaner on porcelain and take more labour.

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 England

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.

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Bathroom tiling in Slough: questions

What is the price of bathroom tiling in Slough?

Bathroom tiling in Slough usually costs £50–£100 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.

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 Slough.

Is the home survey in Slough 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 SL1 in Slough?

Yes. We cover all of Slough, including SL1, SL2 and SL3, and nearby Windsor, Maidenhead and Gerrards Cross. 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.