Bathroom tiling in Hove

Postcode districts: BN1, BN3, BN41
Nearby: Brighton, Portslade and Shoreham-by-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 Hove?

As a guide, budget £50 to £100 per m² including VAT for bathroom tiling in Hove; your written quote will pin it down. Labour costs in South East England put local prices at about 12% above the UK guide figure. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Ceramic

£50–£75 per m²

Wet areas or half height

Typical

Porcelain

£65–£100 per m²

Levelling system for large tiles

Large-format or stone

£95–£145 per m²

Large-format porcelain or natural stone

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

Working in Hove

We work right across Hove — BN1, BN3 and BN41 — and in neighbouring Brighton and Portslade.

Across a large town like Hove, homes range from older terraces to newer estates; the survey tells us which pipework and floor we are dealing with. Tiling quotes in Hove list the tile, the area and the preparation separately, so you can compare like for like. If your Hove home has hard water, larger tiles and epoxy grout leave fewer joints for limescale to build up in.

Water across much of East Sussex 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

Floor preparation: overlaying timber floors with ply or backer board, or levelling a screed
Sealing natural stone and cleaning off grout haze before handover
Grouting, trims or mitred edges, and silicone at internal corners, the bath and the tray
Tanking the shower area and the walls around the bath with a waterproof membrane or liquid system

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.

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 Hove: questions

What is the price of bathroom tiling in Hove?

Bathroom tiling in Hove 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.

Is the home survey in Hove 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 BN1 in Hove?

Yes. We cover all of Hove, including BN1, BN3 and BN41, and nearby Brighton, Portslade and Shoreham-by-Sea. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Hove?

Should bathroom tiles go floor to ceiling?

Full-height tiling is easier to wipe clean and looks finished, but it adds area and cost. Tiling just the wet areas and using bathroom paint elsewhere is a reasonable way to save money in a well-ventilated room.