Bathroom tiling in Colinton

Postcode districts: EH11, EH13, EH14
Nearby: Currie, Balerno and Penicuik
Guide price: £45–£85 per m²
Typical time on site: 2–4 working days
Water: Soft across most of Edinburgh
Survey: Free, at your home

What does bathroom tiling cost in Colinton?

For Colinton, our guide range for bathroom tiling is £45 to £85 per m² including VAT. We adjust the national guide for Scotland, where prices are typically about 4% below the UK average. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Ceramic

£45–£60 per m²

Wet areas or half height

Typical

Porcelain

£60–£85 per m²

Levelling system for large tiles

Large-format or stone

£80–£125 per m²

Large-format porcelain or natural stone

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

Working in Colinton

As well as Colinton itself (EH11, EH13 and EH14), we survey in Currie, Balerno and Penicuik.

Colinton gets the same process as anywhere else: a free survey at your home and a written, itemised quote. Tiling quotes in Colinton list the tile, the area and the preparation separately, so you can compare like for like. If your Colinton home has hard water, larger tiles and epoxy grout leave fewer joints for limescale to build up in.

Most of Edinburgh 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

Checking walls for flatness and strength, and boarding with cement-based backer board where needed
Setting out so cuts are even and joints line up with niches, windows and edges
Tanking the shower area and the walls around the bath with a waterproof membrane or liquid system
Fixing with an adhesive suited to the tile and the surface, with levelling clips for large tiles

Decisions to make first

Natural stone

Marble, limestone and travertine need sealing and gentle cleaners, and can mark. Stone-effect porcelain gives a similar look without the upkeep.

Floor grip

For a bathroom floor, choose a matt or textured tile with a slip rating of R10 or above. Smaller tiles with more grout lines grip better in a shower.

Rules that apply in Scotland

In Scotland, re-tiling does not need a building warrant. Forming a new bathroom or altering drainage for a tiled shower floor may, so check before the floor is opened.

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Bathroom tiling in Colinton: questions

How much does bathroom tiling cost in Colinton?

Bathroom tiling in Colinton usually costs £45–£85 per m² including VAT. The final figure comes down to what you choose and what we find at the survey; your written quote lists every item so you can see where the money goes.

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 Colinton.

Is the home survey in Colinton 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 EH11 in Colinton?

Yes. We cover all of Colinton, including EH11, EH13 and EH14, and nearby Currie, Balerno and Penicuik. 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.