Bathroom tiling in Marlow

Postcode districts: SL7
Nearby: Maidenhead, High Wycombe and Slough
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 Marlow?

Guide price in Marlow: £50–£100 per m² including VAT, depending on the room and what you choose. We adjust the national guide for South East England, where prices are typically about 12% above the UK average. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Ceramic

£50–£75 per m²

Wet areas or half height

Typical

Porcelain

£65–£100 per m²

Levelling system for large tiles

Large-format or stone

£95–£145 per m²

Large-format porcelain or natural stone

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

Working in Marlow

In Marlow we cover SL7; we also cover Maidenhead, 4 miles away, and High Wycombe.

Being a smaller town does not change how we work in Marlow: free survey, written quote, one team. Whatever the age of your Marlow home, large-format tiles need flat walls, so the survey checks how much preparation they will take. Tiling quotes in Marlow list the tile, the area and the preparation separately, so you can compare like for like.

Water across much of Buckinghamshire 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.

What the job includes

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
Grouting, trims or mitred edges, and silicone at internal corners, the bath and the tray
Floor preparation: overlaying timber floors with ply or backer board, or levelling a screed

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.

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

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 Marlow: questions

How much does bathroom tiling cost in Marlow?

Bathroom tiling in Marlow usually costs £50–£100 per m² including VAT. Where you land in that range depends on the size of the room, whether the layout changes and the products you choose. After the free survey you get an itemised written quote, and the price is fixed in writing once the layout and products are agreed.

Is the home survey in Marlow 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 SL7 in Marlow?

Yes. We cover all of Marlow, including SL7, and nearby Maidenhead, High Wycombe and Slough. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Marlow?

What tiles are best for a bathroom floor?

Porcelain is usually the most practical bathroom floor tile, because it absorbs very little water and wears well. Choose a matt or textured finish with a slip rating of R10 or above. Our bathroom tiles guide covers sizes and finishes in more detail.