Bathroom tiling in Poole

Postcode districts: BH12, BH13, BH14, BH15, BH17, BH18
Nearby: Bournemouth, Ferndown and Christchurch
Guide price: £45–£90 per m²
Typical time on site: 2–4 working days
Water: Hard across most of Dorset
Survey: Free, at your home

What does bathroom tiling cost in Poole?

Our guide price for bathroom tiling in Poole is £45–£90 per m² including VAT. 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 Poole including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Poole

We cover every part of Poole, including BH12, BH13, BH14 and 3 more postcode districts, and nearby Bournemouth (4.6 miles) and Ferndown (7.4 miles).

Across a large town like Poole, homes range from older terraces to newer estates; the survey tells us which pipework and floor we are dealing with. For Poole flats, we check the lease and the floor build-up before laying hard tiles on a timber floor. If your Poole home has hard water, larger tiles and epoxy grout leave fewer joints for limescale to build up in.

Water across much of Dorset 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

Setting out so cuts are even and joints line up with niches, windows and edges
Floor preparation: overlaying timber floors with ply or backer board, or levelling a screed
Sealing natural stone and cleaning off grout haze before handover
Fixing with an adhesive suited to the tile and the surface, with levelling clips for large tiles

Decisions to make first

Edges

Metal or PVC trims are quick and protect tile edges. Mitred edges look cleaner on porcelain and take more labour.

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 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 Poole: questions

What is the price of bathroom tiling in Poole?

Bathroom tiling in Poole 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 Poole.

Is the home survey in Poole 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 BH12 in Poole?

Yes. We cover all of Poole, including BH12, BH13, BH14, BH15 and 2 more postcode districts, and nearby Bournemouth, Ferndown and Christchurch. 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.