Bathroom tiling in Lisburn

Postcode districts: BT17, BT26, BT27, BT28
Nearby: Belfast, Castlereagh and Newtownabbey
Guide price: £40–£80 per m²
Typical time on site: 2–4 working days
Water: Soft across most of County Antrim
Survey: Free, at your home

What does bathroom tiling cost in Lisburn?

As a guide, budget £40 to £80 per m² including VAT for bathroom tiling in Lisburn; your written quote will pin it down. We adjust the national guide for Northern Ireland, where prices are typically about 12% below the UK average. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Ceramic

£40–£55 per m²

Wet areas or half height

Typical

Porcelain

£55–£80 per m²

Levelling system for large tiles

Large-format or stone

£75–£115 per m²

Large-format porcelain or natural stone

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

Working in Lisburn

As well as Lisburn itself (BT17, BT26, BT27 and 1 more postcode districts), we survey in Belfast, Castlereagh and Newtownabbey.

Lisburn is a big place with every kind of home, from terraces to flats to new builds, so we never price from a photo alone. For Lisburn flats, we check the lease and the floor build-up before laying hard tiles on a timber floor. We measure tiled areas in Lisburn bathrooms on site, so the quote is based on real square metres.

Water across much of County Antrim is soft. 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

Checking walls for flatness and strength, and boarding with cement-based backer board where needed
Measuring wall and floor areas and working out quantities with an allowance for cuts
Floor preparation: overlaying timber floors with ply or backer board, or levelling a screed
Grouting, trims or mitred edges, and silicone at internal corners, the bath and the tray

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.

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.

Rules that apply in Northern Ireland

In Northern Ireland, tiling does not need building control approval. Building control comes in only where drainage or structure is altered alongside it.

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Bathroom tiling in Lisburn: questions

How much does bathroom tiling cost in Lisburn?

Bathroom tiling in Lisburn usually costs £40–£80 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 Lisburn.

Is the home survey in Lisburn 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 BT17 in Lisburn?

Yes. We cover all of Lisburn, including BT17, BT26, BT27 and BT28, and nearby Belfast, Castlereagh and Newtownabbey. 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.