Bathroom tiling in Sittingbourne

Postcode districts: ME9, ME10, ME12
Nearby: Faversham, Gillingham and Chatham
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 Sittingbourne?

In Sittingbourne, bathroom tiling typically costs £50–£100 per m² including VAT, based on South East England prices. We adjust the national guide for South East England, where prices are typically about 12% above the UK average. 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 Sittingbourne including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Sittingbourne

In Sittingbourne we cover ME9, ME10 and ME12; we also cover Faversham, 7 miles away, and Gillingham.

In Sittingbourne, as anywhere, the age of the house decides a lot: pipe sizes, floor construction and where the soil stack runs. Tiling quotes in Sittingbourne list the tile, the area and the preparation separately, so you can compare like for like. If you want a tiled shower floor in your Sittingbourne bathroom, the tanking and drainage are planned before the tile is chosen.

Supplies across most of Kent are 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

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
Measuring wall and floor areas and working out quantities with an allowance for cuts

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.

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 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 Sittingbourne: questions

How much should I budget for bathroom tiling in Sittingbourne?

Bathroom tiling in Sittingbourne usually costs £50–£100 per m² including VAT. Where you land in that range depends on the size of the room, whether the layout changes and the products you choose. After the free survey you get an itemised written quote, and the price is fixed in writing once the layout and products are agreed.

Is the home survey in Sittingbourne 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 ME9 in Sittingbourne?

Yes. We cover all of Sittingbourne, including ME9, ME10 and ME12, and nearby Faversham, Gillingham and Chatham. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Sittingbourne?

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.