Bathroom tiling in East Kilbride

Postcode districts: G74
Nearby: Cambuslang, Blantyre and Rutherglen
Guide price: £45–£85 per m²
Typical time on site: 2–4 working days
Water: Soft across most of Lanarkshire
Survey: Free, at your home

What does bathroom tiling cost in East Kilbride?

In East Kilbride, bathroom tiling typically costs £45–£85 per m² including VAT, based on Scotland prices. Labour costs in Scotland put local prices at about 4% below the UK guide figure. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Ceramic

£45–£60 per m²

Standard ceramic wall tiles

Typical

Porcelain

£60–£85 per m²

Full height in wet zones

Large-format or stone

£80–£125 per m²

Sealing where needed

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

Working in East Kilbride

As well as East Kilbride itself (G74), we survey in Cambuslang, Blantyre and Rutherglen.

Across a large town like East Kilbride, homes range from older terraces to newer estates; the survey tells us which pipework and floor we are dealing with. Tiling quotes in East Kilbride list the tile, the area and the preparation separately, so you can compare like for like. Whatever the age of your East Kilbride home, large-format tiles need flat walls, so the survey checks how much preparation they will take.

Most of Lanarkshire is supplied with soft water. 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

Fixing with an adhesive suited to the tile and the surface, with levelling clips for large tiles
Tanking the shower area and the walls around the bath with a waterproof membrane or liquid system
Grouting, trims or mitred edges, and silicone at internal corners, the bath and the tray
Checking walls for flatness and strength, and boarding with cement-based backer board where needed

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.

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.

Rules that apply in Scotland

In Scotland, re-tiling does not need a building warrant. Forming a new bathroom or altering drainage for a tiled shower floor may, so check before the floor is opened.

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Bathroom tiling in East Kilbride: questions

What is the price of bathroom tiling in East Kilbride?

Bathroom tiling in East Kilbride usually costs £45–£85 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.

Do you cover G74 in East Kilbride?

Yes. We cover all of East Kilbride, including G74, and nearby Cambuslang, Blantyre and Rutherglen. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in East Kilbride?

Will bathroom tiling in East Kilbride need a building warrant?

Usually not for a straight refit. Building warrants are issued by the local council's building standards service, and forming a new bathroom, changing drainage or structural work can need one. We tell you at the survey and handle the application if one is needed.

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.