- Postcode districts
- N7, N19, NW5
- Nearby
- Highbury, Archway and Camden Town
- 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 Holloway?
In Holloway, 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
- Wet areas or half height
Porcelain
- Levelling system for large tiles
Large-format or stone
- Large-format porcelain or natural stone
Guide prices for Holloway including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Working in Holloway
We work right across Holloway — N7, N19 and NW5 — and in neighbouring Highbury and Archway.
In Holloway, many bathrooms are in flats or converted houses, so we check lease consents, access and the floor below before we price. For Holloway 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 Holloway 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
- 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
- Sealing natural stone and cleaning off grout haze before handover
- 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.
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.
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.
