What does bathroom tiling cost in Devon?
Our guide range in Devon is £45–£90 per m² including VAT.
Ceramic
- Standard ceramic wall tiles
Porcelain
- Full height in wet zones
Large-format or stone
- Sealing where needed
Guide prices for Devon including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Which towns do we cover in Devon?
Most of Devon 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. Whatever the age of your Plymouth home, large-format tiles need flat walls, so the survey checks how much preparation they will take.
What the job includes
- Floor preparation: overlaying timber floors with ply or backer board, or levelling a screed
- Fixing with an adhesive suited to the tile and the surface, with levelling clips for large tiles
- 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
- 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
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.
Natural stone
Marble, limestone and travertine need sealing and gentle cleaners, and can mark. Stone-effect porcelain gives a similar look without the upkeep.
Edges
Metal or PVC trims are quick and protect tile edges. Mitred edges look cleaner on porcelain and take more labour.
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
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.