Bathroom tiling in Falmouth

Postcode districts: TR11
Nearby: Truro, Redruth and Camborne
Guide price: £45–£90 per m²
Typical time on site: 2–4 working days
Water: Soft across most of Cornwall
Survey: Free, at your home

What does bathroom tiling cost in Falmouth?

In Falmouth, bathroom tiling typically costs £45–£90 per m² including VAT, based on South West England prices. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Ceramic

£45–£65 per m²

Standard ceramic wall tiles

Typical

Porcelain

£60–£90 per m²

Full height in wet zones

Large-format or stone

£85–£135 per m²

Sealing where needed

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

Working in Falmouth

We cover every part of Falmouth, including TR11, and nearby Truro (7.7 miles) and Redruth (8.7 miles).

Homes in and around Falmouth vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. If your Falmouth home has hard water, larger tiles and epoxy grout leave fewer joints for limescale to build up in. For Falmouth flats, we check the lease and the floor build-up before laying hard tiles on a timber floor.

Most of Cornwall is supplied with soft water. Soft water is kind to grout, so mid-tone and darker grouts stay looking fresh. 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
Sealing natural stone and cleaning off grout haze before handover
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

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.

Grout

Cement-based grout is standard. Epoxy grout resists stains and mould better and suits showers, but takes longer to apply and costs more.

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 Falmouth: questions

What is the price of bathroom tiling in Falmouth?

Bathroom tiling in Falmouth usually costs £45–£90 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.

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 Falmouth.

Is the home survey in Falmouth 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 TR11 in Falmouth?

Yes. We cover all of Falmouth, including TR11, and nearby Truro, Redruth and Camborne. 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.