Bathroom tiling in Eastbourne

Postcode districts: BN20, BN21, BN23
Nearby: Hailsham, Seaford and Bexhill-on-Sea
Guide price: £50–£100 per m²
Typical time on site: 2–4 working days
Water: Hard across most of East Sussex
Survey: Free, at your home

What does bathroom tiling cost in Eastbourne?

For Eastbourne, our guide range for bathroom tiling is £50 to £100 per m² including VAT. Prices in South East England run at about 12% above the national guide, mainly because of labour rates. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Ceramic

£50–£75 per m²

Grout and trims

Typical

Porcelain

£65–£100 per m²

Porcelain walls and floor

Large-format or stone

£95–£145 per m²

Mitred edges, niches

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

Working in Eastbourne

In Eastbourne we cover BN20, BN21 and BN23; we also cover Hailsham, 6.6 miles away, and Seaford.

Eastbourne has a wide mix of house ages, so the survey is where we spot old lead pipework, weak joists or a tight soil stack. If you want a tiled shower floor in your Eastbourne bathroom, the tanking and drainage are planned before the tile is chosen. We measure tiled areas in Eastbourne bathrooms on site, so the quote is based on real square metres.

Supplies across most of East Sussex are 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

Tanking the shower area and the walls around the bath with a waterproof membrane or liquid system
Measuring wall and floor areas and working out quantities with an allowance for cuts
Grouting, trims or mitred edges, and silicone at internal corners, the bath and the tray
Sealing natural stone and cleaning off grout haze before handover

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.

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 Eastbourne: questions

How much does bathroom tiling cost in Eastbourne?

Bathroom tiling in Eastbourne usually costs £50–£100 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 Eastbourne.

Is the home survey in Eastbourne 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 BN20 in Eastbourne?

Yes. We cover all of Eastbourne, including BN20, BN21 and BN23, and nearby Hailsham, Seaford and Bexhill-on-Sea. 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.