Bathroom tiling in Greenwich

Postcode districts: SE3, SE7, SE10, SE12
Nearby: Blackheath, Canary Wharf and Catford
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 Greenwich?

Our guide price for bathroom tiling in Greenwich is £55–£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

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

Working in Greenwich

In Greenwich we cover SE3, SE7, SE10 and 1 more postcode districts; we also cover Blackheath, 1.2 miles away, and Canary Wharf.

London homes in Greenwich often mean stairs, permits and neighbours below; we plan the logistics as carefully as the bathroom. If you want a tiled shower floor in your Greenwich bathroom, the tanking and drainage are planned before the tile is chosen. For Greenwich flats, we check the lease and the floor build-up before laying hard tiles on a timber floor.

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

Sealing natural stone and cleaning off grout haze before handover
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
Grouting, trims or mitred edges, and silicone at internal corners, the bath and the tray

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.

Edges

Metal or PVC trims are quick and protect tile edges. Mitred edges look cleaner on porcelain and take more labour.

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 Greenwich: questions

How much does bathroom tiling cost in Greenwich?

Bathroom tiling in Greenwich 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 Greenwich?

Who handles building control for bathroom tiling in Greenwich?

Building control for Greenwich 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 Greenwich.

Should bathroom tiles go floor to ceiling?

Full-height tiling is easier to wipe clean and looks finished, but it adds area and cost. Tiling just the wet areas and using bathroom paint elsewhere is a reasonable way to save money in a well-ventilated room.