Bathroom tiling in Caernarfon

Postcode districts: LL55
Nearby: Bangor, Holyhead and Llandudno
Guide price: £40–£85 per m²
Typical time on site: 2–4 working days
Water: Soft across most of Gwynedd
Survey: Free, at your home

What does bathroom tiling cost in Caernarfon?

Our guide price for bathroom tiling in Caernarfon is £40–£85 per m² including VAT. Labour costs in Wales put local prices at about 7% below the UK guide figure. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Ceramic

£40–£60 per m²

Grout and trims

Typical

Porcelain

£55–£85 per m²

Porcelain walls and floor

Large-format or stone

£80–£120 per m²

Mitred edges, niches

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

Working in Caernarfon

As well as Caernarfon itself (LL55), we survey in Bangor, Holyhead and Llandudno.

Caernarfon gets the same process as anywhere else: a free survey at your home and a written, itemised quote. If your Caernarfon home has hard water, larger tiles and epoxy grout leave fewer joints for limescale to build up in. Whatever the age of your Caernarfon home, large-format tiles need flat walls, so the survey checks how much preparation they will take.

Supplies across most of Gwynedd are soft. Soft water is kind to grout, so mid-tone and darker grouts stay looking fresh. 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
Measuring wall and floor areas and working out quantities with an allowance for cuts
Floor preparation: overlaying timber floors with ply or backer board, or levelling a screed
Tanking the shower area and the walls around the bath with a waterproof membrane or liquid system

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.

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 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 Caernarfon: questions

What is the price of bathroom tiling in Caernarfon?

Bathroom tiling in Caernarfon 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.

Is the water hard in Caernarfon?

Who handles building control for bathroom tiling in Caernarfon?

Building control for Caernarfon 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 Caernarfon.

What tiles are best for a bathroom floor?

Porcelain is usually the most practical bathroom floor tile, because it absorbs very little water and wears well. Choose a matt or textured finish with a slip rating of R10 or above. Our bathroom tiles guide covers sizes and finishes in more detail.