Bathroom tiling in Hounslow

Postcode districts: TW3, TW4, TW5, TW7, TW8, TW13 + 2 more
Nearby: Isleworth, Heston and Feltham
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 Hounslow?

Our guide price for bathroom tiling in Hounslow 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

Grout and trims

Typical

Porcelain

£75–£110 per m²

Porcelain walls and floor

Large-format or stone

£105–£160 per m²

Mitred edges, niches

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

Working in Hounslow

In Hounslow we cover TW3, TW4, TW5 and 5 more postcode districts; we also cover Isleworth, 0.9 miles away, and Heston.

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

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

Setting out so cuts are even and joints line up with niches, windows and edges
Floor preparation: overlaying timber floors with ply or backer board, or levelling a screed
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

Decisions to make first

Edges

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

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 Hounslow: questions

What is the price of bathroom tiling in Hounslow?

Bathroom tiling in Hounslow usually costs £55–£110 per m² including VAT. Where you land in that range depends on the size of the room, whether the layout changes and the products you choose. After the free survey you get an itemised written quote, and the price is fixed in writing once the layout and products are agreed.

Do you cover TW3 in Hounslow?

Yes. We cover all of Hounslow, including TW3, TW4, TW5, TW7 and 4 more postcode districts, and nearby Isleworth, Heston and Feltham. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Hounslow?

Who handles building control for bathroom tiling in Hounslow?

Building control for Hounslow 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.