Bathroom tiling in Brent

Postcode districts: HA0, HA9, NW2, NW9, NW10
Nearby: Harrow, Bushey and Borehamwood
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 Brent?

In Brent, bathroom tiling typically costs £55–£110 per m² including VAT, based on London prices. We adjust the national guide for London, where prices are typically about 25% above the UK average. 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 Brent including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Brent

We work right across Brent — HA0, HA9, NW2 and 2 more postcode districts — and in neighbouring Harrow and Bushey.

In Brent, many bathrooms are in flats or converted houses, so we check lease consents, access and the floor below before we price. For Brent flats, we check the lease and the floor build-up before laying hard tiles on a timber floor. Whatever the age of your Brent home, large-format tiles need flat walls, so the survey checks how much preparation they will take.

Water across much of Greater London is 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

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
Measuring wall and floor areas and working out quantities with an allowance for cuts

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.

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 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 Brent: questions

How much does bathroom tiling cost in Brent?

Bathroom tiling in Brent usually costs £55–£110 per m² including VAT. Room size, layout changes and your choice of products move the figure within that range. The free survey gives you an itemised quote, fixed in writing once the details are agreed.

Do you cover HA0 in Brent?

Yes. We cover all of Brent, including HA0, HA9, NW2, NW9 and 1 more postcode districts, and nearby Harrow, Bushey and Borehamwood. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Brent?

Who handles building control for bathroom tiling in Brent?

Building control for Brent 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.

Can you tile over existing bathroom tiles?

Sometimes, but it is rarely the right choice. Tiling over tiles adds weight, brings the wall forward so trims and fittings no longer line up, and hides any loose tiles or water damage underneath. It is only worth considering where the old tiles are firmly bonded and the wall can take the extra load.