Bathroom tiling in Carshalton

Postcode districts: SM1, SM5, SM6
Nearby: Sutton, Mitcham and Morden
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 Carshalton?

For Carshalton, our guide range for bathroom tiling is £55 to £110 per m² including VAT. 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

£55–£80 per m²

Wet areas or half height

Typical

Porcelain

£75–£110 per m²

Levelling system for large tiles

Large-format or stone

£105–£160 per m²

Large-format porcelain or natural stone

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

Working in Carshalton

As well as Carshalton itself (SM1, SM5 and SM6), we survey in Sutton, Mitcham and Morden.

In Carshalton, many bathrooms are in flats or converted houses, so we check lease consents, access and the floor below before we price. For Carshalton flats, we check the lease and the floor build-up before laying hard tiles on a timber floor. If you want a tiled shower floor in your Carshalton bathroom, the tanking and drainage are planned before the tile is chosen.

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

Tanking the shower area and the walls around the bath with a waterproof membrane or liquid system
Fixing with an adhesive suited to the tile and the surface, with levelling clips for large tiles
Measuring wall and floor areas and working out quantities with an allowance for cuts
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.

Natural stone

Marble, limestone and travertine need sealing and gentle cleaners, and can mark. Stone-effect porcelain gives a similar look without the upkeep.

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 Carshalton: questions

What is the price of bathroom tiling in Carshalton?

Bathroom tiling in Carshalton 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 home survey in Carshalton really free?

Yes. We visit, measure the room, check the pipework, drainage and electrics, and talk through what you want. You then get a written, itemised quote with no obligation to go ahead.

Do you cover SM1 in Carshalton?

Yes. We cover all of Carshalton, including SM1, SM5 and SM6, and nearby Sutton, Mitcham and Morden. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Carshalton?

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.