Bathroom tiling in Caerphilly

Postcode districts: CF15, CF83
Nearby: Risca, Pontypridd and Gelligaer
Guide price: £40–£85 per m²
Typical time on site: 2–4 working days
Water: Varies across Gwent
Survey: Free, at your home

What does bathroom tiling cost in Caerphilly?

Guide price in Caerphilly: £40–£85 per m² including VAT, depending on the room and what you choose. We adjust the national guide for Wales, where prices are typically about 7% below the UK average. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Ceramic

£40–£60 per m²

Standard ceramic wall tiles

Typical

Porcelain

£55–£85 per m²

Full height in wet zones

Large-format or stone

£80–£120 per m²

Sealing where needed

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

Working in Caerphilly

We cover every part of Caerphilly, including CF15 and CF83, and nearby Risca (5.5 miles) and Pontypridd (5.7 miles).

Homes in and around Caerphilly vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. If your Caerphilly home has hard water, larger tiles and epoxy grout leave fewer joints for limescale to build up in. Whatever the age of your Caerphilly home, large-format tiles need flat walls, so the survey checks how much preparation they will take.

Supplies across Gwent range from soft to hard depending on the source. Mid-tone grout and matt tiles hide the odd water mark better than dark grout and high gloss. Hardness varies street by street, so check the figure for your postcode with your water supplier.

What the job includes

Grouting, trims or mitred edges, and silicone at internal corners, the bath and the tray
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
Floor preparation: overlaying timber floors with ply or backer board, or levelling a screed

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.

Edges

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

Rules that apply in Wales

In Wales, tiling is not controlled work. Moving electrical points to suit a new tile layout falls under the Welsh Part P, which covers more bathroom electrical work than the English version.

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Bathroom tiling in Caerphilly: questions

What is the price of bathroom tiling in Caerphilly?

Bathroom tiling in Caerphilly usually costs £40–£85 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.

Who handles building control for bathroom tiling in Caerphilly?

Building control for Caerphilly 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 Caerphilly.

Is the home survey in Caerphilly 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.

Can large tiles be used in a small bathroom?

Yes. Large-format tiles mean fewer grout lines, which can make a small room look calmer. They need flat walls and careful setting-out so that cuts are not left as thin slivers by the door or window.