- Postcode districts
- BR3, SE20, SE26
- Nearby
- Catford, Croydon and Blackheath
- Guide price
- £55–£110 per m²
- Typical time on site
- 2–4 working days
- Water
- Very hard across most of Greater London
- Survey
- Free, at your home
What does bathroom tiling cost in Beckenham?
As a guide, budget £55 to £110 per m² including VAT for bathroom tiling in Beckenham; your written quote will pin it down. Prices in London run at about 25% 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
- Standard ceramic wall tiles
Porcelain
- Full height in wet zones
Large-format or stone
- Sealing where needed
Guide prices for Beckenham including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Working in Beckenham
We cover every part of Beckenham, including BR3, SE20 and SE26, and nearby Catford (2.5 miles) and Croydon (3.7 miles).
In Beckenham, many bathrooms are in flats or converted houses, so we check lease consents, access and the floor below before we price. Whatever the age of your Beckenham home, large-format tiles need flat walls, so the survey checks how much preparation they will take. Tiling quotes in Beckenham list the tile, the area and the preparation separately, so you can compare like for like.
Supplies across most of Greater London are very 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
- Checking walls for flatness and strength, and boarding with cement-based backer board where needed
- Tanking the shower area and the walls around the bath with a waterproof membrane or liquid system
- 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
Decisions to make first
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.
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.
