Bathroom tiling in Northolt

Postcode districts: HA2, UB5, UB6
Nearby: Greenford, Harrow and Southall
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 Northolt?

Our guide price for bathroom tiling in Northolt 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

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

Working in Northolt

In Northolt we cover HA2, UB5 and UB6; we also cover Greenford, 1.5 miles away, and Harrow.

In Northolt, many bathrooms are in flats or converted houses, so we check lease consents, access and the floor below before we price. We measure tiled areas in Northolt bathrooms on site, so the quote is based on real square metres. If you want a tiled shower floor in your Northolt bathroom, the tanking and drainage are planned before the tile is chosen.

Supplies across most of Greater London are 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

Checking walls for flatness and strength, and boarding with cement-based backer board where needed
Setting out so cuts are even and joints line up with niches, windows and edges
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

Floor grip

For a bathroom floor, choose a matt or textured tile with a slip rating of R10 or above. Smaller tiles with more grout lines grip better in a shower.

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.

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 Northolt: questions

What is the price of bathroom tiling in Northolt?

Bathroom tiling in Northolt usually costs £55–£110 per m² including VAT. The final figure comes down to what you choose and what we find at the survey; your written quote lists every item so you can see where the money goes.

Do you cover HA2 in Northolt?

Yes. We cover all of Northolt, including HA2, UB5 and UB6, and nearby Greenford, Harrow and Southall. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Northolt?

Who handles building control for bathroom tiling in Northolt?

Building control for Northolt 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.

Do bathroom tiles need sealing?

Glazed ceramic and porcelain tiles do not need sealing, but natural stone such as marble, limestone and travertine does, and some unglazed porcelain benefits from it. Cement-based grout can be sealed to slow staining; epoxy grout does not need it.