Bathroom tiling in Alton

Postcode districts: GU34
Nearby: Bordon, Farnham and Basingstoke
Guide price: £50–£100 per m²
Typical time on site: 2–4 working days
Water: Hard across most of Hampshire
Survey: Free, at your home

What does bathroom tiling cost in Alton?

As a guide, budget £50 to £100 per m² including VAT for bathroom tiling in Alton; your written quote will pin it down. Labour costs in South East England put local prices at about 12% above the UK guide figure. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Ceramic

£50–£75 per m²

Grout and trims

Typical

Porcelain

£65–£100 per m²

Porcelain walls and floor

Large-format or stone

£95–£145 per m²

Mitred edges, niches

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

Working in Alton

We work right across Alton — GU34 — and in neighbouring Bordon and Farnham.

Alton gets the same process as anywhere else: a free survey at your home and a written, itemised quote. Tiling quotes in Alton list the tile, the area and the preparation separately, so you can compare like for like. For Alton flats, we check the lease and the floor build-up before laying hard tiles on a timber floor.

Supplies across most of Hampshire are 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

Grouting, trims or mitred edges, and silicone at internal corners, the bath and the tray
Sealing natural stone and cleaning off grout haze before handover
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

Decisions to make first

Edges

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

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.

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 Alton: questions

How much should I budget for bathroom tiling in Alton?

Bathroom tiling in Alton usually costs £50–£100 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.

Is the home survey in Alton 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 you cover GU34 in Alton?

Yes. We cover all of Alton, including GU34, and nearby Bordon, Farnham and Basingstoke. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Alton?

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.