- Postcode districts
- CT14
- Nearby
- Dover, Ramsgate and Broadstairs
- Guide price
- £50–£100 per m²
- Typical time on site
- 2–4 working days
- Water
- Very hard across most of Kent
- Survey
- Free, at your home
What does bathroom tiling cost in Deal?
In Deal, bathroom tiling typically costs £50–£100 per m² including VAT, based on South East England prices. 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
- Standard ceramic wall tiles
Porcelain
- Full height in wet zones
Large-format or stone
- Sealing where needed
Guide prices for Deal including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Working in Deal
In Deal we cover CT14; we also cover Dover, 7.8 miles away, and Ramsgate.
In Deal, as anywhere, the age of the house decides a lot: pipe sizes, floor construction and where the soil stack runs. If you want a tiled shower floor in your Deal bathroom, the tanking and drainage are planned before the tile is chosen. Tiling quotes in Deal list the tile, the area and the preparation separately, so you can compare like for like.
Most of Kent 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
- 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
- Checking walls for flatness and strength, and boarding with cement-based backer board where needed
- Grouting, trims or mitred edges, and silicone at internal corners, the bath and the tray
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.
Ceramic or porcelain
Ceramic is lighter, easier to cut and cheaper, and is fine on walls. Porcelain is denser and absorbs less water, so it suits floors and showers.
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.
