Bathroom tiling in Sevenoaks

Postcode districts: TN13
Nearby: Tonbridge, Swanley and Hartley
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 Sevenoaks?

Our guide price for bathroom tiling in Sevenoaks is £50–£100 per m² including VAT. Prices in South East England run at about 12% 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

£50–£75 per m²

Standard ceramic wall tiles

Typical

Porcelain

£65–£100 per m²

Full height in wet zones

Large-format or stone

£95–£145 per m²

Sealing where needed

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

Working in Sevenoaks

In Sevenoaks we cover TN13; we also cover Tonbridge, 6.5 miles away, and Swanley.

In Sevenoaks, as anywhere, the age of the house decides a lot: pipe sizes, floor construction and where the soil stack runs. If your Sevenoaks home has hard water, larger tiles and epoxy grout leave fewer joints for limescale to build up in. We measure tiled areas in Sevenoaks bathrooms on site, so the quote is based on real square metres.

Water across much of Kent is very 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

Sealing natural stone and cleaning off grout haze before handover
Measuring wall and floor areas and working out quantities with an allowance for cuts
Tanking the shower area and the walls around the bath with a waterproof membrane or liquid system
Setting out so cuts are even and joints line up with niches, windows and edges

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 Sevenoaks: questions

How much does bathroom tiling cost in Sevenoaks?

Bathroom tiling in Sevenoaks 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 water hard in Sevenoaks?

Who handles building control for bathroom tiling in Sevenoaks?

Building control for Sevenoaks 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 Sevenoaks.

Do bathroom tiles need sealing?

Glazed ceramic and porcelain tiles do not need sealing, but natural stone such as marble, limestone and travertine does, and some unglazed porcelain benefits from it. Cement-based grout can be sealed to slow staining; epoxy grout does not need it.