Bathroom tiling in Bexley

Postcode districts: DA5, DA6, DA14, DA15, DA16
Nearby: Dartford, Swanley and Barking
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 Bexley?

Our guide price for bathroom tiling in Bexley is £55–£110 per m² including VAT. Labour costs in London put local prices at about 25% above the UK guide figure. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

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

Working in Bexley

As well as Bexley itself (DA5, DA6, DA14 and 2 more postcode districts), we survey in Dartford, Swanley and Barking.

In Bexley, many bathrooms are in flats or converted houses, so we check lease consents, access and the floor below before we price. Tiling quotes in Bexley list the tile, the area and the preparation separately, so you can compare like for like. We measure tiled areas in Bexley bathrooms on site, so the quote is based on real square metres.

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.

What the job includes

Grouting, trims or mitred edges, and silicone at internal corners, the bath and the tray
Fixing with an adhesive suited to the tile and the surface, with levelling clips for large tiles
Floor preparation: overlaying timber floors with ply or backer board, or levelling a screed
Checking walls for flatness and strength, and boarding with cement-based backer board where needed

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.

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.

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Bathroom tiling in Bexley: questions

What is the price of bathroom tiling in Bexley?

Bathroom tiling in Bexley usually costs £55–£110 per m² including VAT. Expect the lower end for a like-for-like job with standard products, and the upper end if things move or you choose premium finishes. Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once agreed.

Is the water hard in Bexley?

Who handles building control for bathroom tiling in Bexley?

Building control for Bexley is handled by the local council or an approved inspector. If your job needs sign-off — for example a new circuit, new drainage or a new extractor where there was none — we tell you at the survey and handle the notification as part of the work.

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 Bexley.

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.