Bathroom tiling in Shepherds Bush

Postcode districts: W11, W12, W14
Nearby: Chiswick, Fulham and Willesden
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 Shepherds Bush?

Our guide price for bathroom tiling in Shepherds Bush 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 Shepherds Bush including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Shepherds Bush

In Shepherds Bush we cover W11, W12 and W14; we also cover Chiswick, 1.8 miles away, and Fulham.

London homes in Shepherds Bush often mean stairs, permits and neighbours below; we plan the logistics as carefully as the bathroom. We measure tiled areas in Shepherds Bush bathrooms on site, so the quote is based on real square metres. Whatever the age of your Shepherds Bush 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

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
Sealing natural stone and cleaning off grout haze before handover

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.

Natural stone

Marble, limestone and travertine need sealing and gentle cleaners, and can mark. Stone-effect porcelain gives a similar look without the upkeep.

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 Shepherds Bush: questions

How much should I budget for bathroom tiling in Shepherds Bush?

Bathroom tiling in Shepherds Bush usually costs £55–£110 per m² including VAT. Room size, layout changes and your choice of products move the figure within that range. The free survey gives you an itemised quote, fixed in writing once the details are agreed.

Who handles building control for bathroom tiling in Shepherds Bush?

Building control for Shepherds Bush 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 Shepherds Bush.

Is the home survey in Shepherds Bush really free?

Yes. We visit, measure the room, check the pipework, drainage and electrics, and talk through what you want. You then get a written, itemised quote with no obligation to go ahead.

Do I need to tank a bathroom before tiling?

The shower area should always be tanked, because tiles and grout are not waterproof on their own. Around a bath with a shower over it, tanking the walls to above the shower head is sensible. A wet room needs the whole floor and the lower walls tanked.