Bathroom tiling in Greater London

What does bathroom tiling cost in Greater London?

Our guide range in Greater London is £55–£110 per m² including VAT. Prices in Greater London run at about 25% above the UK guide, based on London labour rates.

Ceramic

£55–£80 per m²

Standard ceramic wall tiles

Typical

Porcelain

£75–£110 per m²

Full height in wet zones

Large-format or stone

£105–£160 per m²

Sealing where needed

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

Which towns do we cover in Greater London?

Most of Greater London has very hard water. 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. For Brent flats, we check the lease and the floor build-up before laying hard tiles on a timber floor.

What the job includes

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
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
Grouting, trims or mitred edges, and silicone at internal corners, the bath and the tray
Checking walls for flatness and strength, and boarding with cement-based backer board where needed

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.

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.

Ceramic or porcelain

Ceramic is lighter, easier to cut and cheaper, and is fine on walls. Porcelain is denser and absorbs less water, so it suits floors and showers.

Rules that apply in England

Re-tiling a bathroom does not need planning permission or building regulations approval. In a flat, check the lease before changing to hard floor tiles, because sound insulation and the risk of leaks to the flat below matter, and wet rooms often need freeholder consent. In a listed building, removing original tiles that contribute to its character can need listed building consent.

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.

Bathroom tiling in Greater London: questions

How much does bathroom tiling cost in Greater London?

Bathroom tiling in Greater London typically costs £55–£110 per m² including VAT, based on London prices. The free survey and itemised written quote give you the exact figure for your home.

Which towns in Greater London do you cover?

We cover the whole of Greater London, including Brent, Islington, Bexley, Barking, Archway, Sutton, Croydon and Ilford. If your town is not listed, we still cover it — get in touch with your postcode.

How long does bathroom tiling take?

Most jobs take 2–4 working days on site once the products have arrived. We confirm a start date and a day-by-day plan when you approve the quote.

Is the water hard in Greater London?

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.