Bathroom tiling in Exeter

Postcode districts: EX1, EX2, EX3, EX4
Nearby: Exmouth, Tiverton and Newton Abbot
Guide price: £45–£90 per m²
Typical time on site: 2–4 working days
Water: Soft across most of Devon
Survey: Free, at your home

What does bathroom tiling cost in Exeter?

Guide price in Exeter: £45–£90 per m² including VAT, depending on the room and what you choose. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Ceramic

£45–£65 per m²

Wet areas or half height

Typical

Porcelain

£60–£90 per m²

Levelling system for large tiles

Large-format or stone

£85–£135 per m²

Large-format porcelain or natural stone

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

Working in Exeter

As well as Exeter itself (EX1, EX2, EX3 and 1 more postcode districts), we survey in Exmouth, Tiverton and Newton Abbot.

In a city the size of Exeter, parking and access for a skip are worth sorting before the start date — we will ask at the survey. If you want a tiled shower floor in your Exeter bathroom, the tanking and drainage are planned before the tile is chosen. If your Exeter home has hard water, larger tiles and epoxy grout leave fewer joints for limescale to build up in.

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.

What the job includes

Tanking the shower area and the walls around the bath with a waterproof membrane or liquid system
Setting out so cuts are even and joints line up with niches, windows and edges
Fixing with an adhesive suited to the tile and the surface, with levelling clips for large tiles
Measuring wall and floor areas and working out quantities with an allowance for cuts

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.

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 Exeter: questions

What is the price of bathroom tiling in Exeter?

Bathroom tiling in Exeter usually costs £45–£90 per m² including VAT. Expect the lower end for a like-for-like job with standard products, and the upper end if things move or you choose premium finishes. Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once 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 Exeter.

Is the home survey in Exeter 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 EX1 in Exeter?

Yes. We cover all of Exeter, including EX1, EX2, EX3 and EX4, and nearby Exmouth, Tiverton and Newton Abbot. 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.