What does bathroom tiling cost in Bristol?
Our guide range in Bristol is £45–£90 per m² including VAT.
Ceramic
- Wet areas or half height
Porcelain
- Levelling system for large tiles
Large-format or stone
- Large-format porcelain or natural stone
Guide prices for Bristol including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Which towns do we cover in Bristol?
Supplies across most of Bristol are 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. If your Bishopsworth home has hard water, larger tiles and epoxy grout leave fewer joints for limescale to build up in.
What the job includes
- Fixing with an adhesive suited to the tile and the surface, with levelling clips for large tiles
- Tanking the shower area and the walls around the bath with a waterproof membrane or liquid system
- Grouting, trims or mitred edges, and silicone at internal corners, the bath and the tray
- Sealing natural stone and cleaning off grout haze before handover
- Measuring wall and floor areas and working out quantities with an allowance for cuts
- Checking walls for flatness and strength, and boarding with cement-based backer board where needed
Decisions to make first
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.
Grout
Cement-based grout is standard. Epoxy grout resists stains and mould better and suits showers, but takes longer to apply and costs more.
Edges
Metal or PVC trims are quick and protect tile edges. Mitred edges look cleaner on porcelain and take more labour.
Natural stone
Marble, limestone and travertine need sealing and gentle cleaners, and can mark. Stone-effect porcelain gives a similar look without the upkeep.
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.