Bathroom tiling in Gerrards Cross

Postcode districts: SL9, UB9
Nearby: Chalfont St Peter, Uxbridge and Rickmansworth
Guide price: £50–£100 per m²
Typical time on site: 2–4 working days
Water: Hard across most of Buckinghamshire
Survey: Free, at your home

What does bathroom tiling cost in Gerrards Cross?

As a guide, budget £50 to £100 per m² including VAT for bathroom tiling in Gerrards Cross; your written quote will pin it down. Labour costs in South East England put local prices at about 12% above the UK guide figure. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Ceramic

£50–£75 per m²

Grout and trims

Typical

Porcelain

£65–£100 per m²

Porcelain walls and floor

Large-format or stone

£95–£145 per m²

Mitred edges, niches

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

Working in Gerrards Cross

We cover every part of Gerrards Cross, including SL9 and UB9, and nearby Chalfont St Peter (1.6 miles) and Uxbridge (4.1 miles).

Being a smaller town does not change how we work in Gerrards Cross: free survey, written quote, one team. For Gerrards Cross flats, we check the lease and the floor build-up before laying hard tiles on a timber floor. If your Gerrards Cross home has hard water, larger tiles and epoxy grout leave fewer joints for limescale to build up in.

Most of Buckinghamshire 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

Tanking the shower area and the walls around the bath with a waterproof membrane or liquid system
Floor preparation: overlaying timber floors with ply or backer board, or levelling a screed
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.

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

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 Gerrards Cross: questions

How much should I budget for bathroom tiling in Gerrards Cross?

Bathroom tiling in Gerrards Cross usually costs £50–£100 per m² including VAT. The final figure comes down to what you choose and what we find at the survey; your written quote lists every item so you can see where the money goes.

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 Gerrards Cross.

Is the home survey in Gerrards Cross 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 SL9 and UB9 in Gerrards Cross?

Yes. We cover all of Gerrards Cross, including SL9 and UB9, and nearby Chalfont St Peter, Uxbridge and Rickmansworth. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

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.