Bathroom tiling in Morden

Postcode districts: SM4, SW19, SW20
Nearby: Mitcham, Wimbledon and Carshalton
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 Morden?

In Morden, bathroom tiling typically costs £55–£110 per m² including VAT, based on London prices. Labour costs in London put local prices at about 25% above the UK guide figure. 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 Morden including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Morden

We work right across Morden — SM4, SW19 and SW20 — and in neighbouring Mitcham and Wimbledon.

London homes in Morden often mean stairs, permits and neighbours below; we plan the logistics as carefully as the bathroom. Tiling quotes in Morden list the tile, the area and the preparation separately, so you can compare like for like. Whatever the age of your Morden home, large-format tiles need flat walls, so the survey checks how much preparation they will take.

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
Measuring wall and floor areas and working out quantities with an allowance for cuts
Checking walls for flatness and strength, and boarding with cement-based backer board where needed
Fixing with an adhesive suited to the tile and the surface, with levelling clips for large tiles

Decisions to make first

Grout

Cement-based grout is standard. Epoxy grout resists stains and mould better and suits showers, but takes longer to apply and costs more.

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.

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Bathroom tiling in Morden: questions

How much does bathroom tiling cost in Morden?

Bathroom tiling in Morden 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 Morden?

Who handles building control for bathroom tiling in Morden?

Building control for Morden 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 Morden.

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.