Bathroom tiling in Currie

Postcode districts: EH11, EH13, EH14
Nearby: Balerno, Colinton 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 Currie?

As a guide, budget £45 to £85 per m² including VAT for bathroom tiling in Currie; your written quote will pin it down. Prices in Scotland run at about 4% below 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

£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 Currie including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Currie

We work right across Currie — EH11, EH13 and EH14 — and in neighbouring Balerno and Colinton.

Being a smaller town does not change how we work in Currie: free survey, written quote, one team. We measure tiled areas in Currie bathrooms on site, so the quote is based on real square metres. If you want a tiled shower floor in your Currie bathroom, the tanking and drainage are planned before the tile is chosen.

Water across much of Edinburgh is soft. 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
Sealing natural stone and cleaning off grout haze before handover
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

Decisions to make first

Grout

Cement-based grout is standard. Epoxy grout resists stains and mould better and suits showers, but takes longer to apply and costs more.

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 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 Currie: questions

What is the price of bathroom tiling in Currie?

Bathroom tiling in Currie 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.

Is the water hard in Currie?

Will bathroom tiling in Currie need a building warrant?

Usually not for a straight refit. Building warrants are issued by the local council's building standards service, and forming a new bathroom, changing drainage or structural work can need one. We tell you at the survey and handle the application if one is needed.

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 Currie.

What tiles are best for a bathroom floor?

Porcelain is usually the most practical bathroom floor tile, because it absorbs very little water and wears well. Choose a matt or textured finish with a slip rating of R10 or above. Our bathroom tiles guide covers sizes and finishes in more detail.