Bathroom tiling in Hamilton

Postcode districts: ML3
Nearby: Motherwell, Blantyre and Larkhall
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 Hamilton?

As a guide, budget £45 to £85 per m² including VAT for bathroom tiling in Hamilton; your written quote will pin it down. 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

Grout and trims

Typical

Porcelain

£60–£85 per m²

Porcelain walls and floor

Large-format or stone

£80–£125 per m²

Mitred edges, niches

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

Working in Hamilton

As well as Hamilton itself (ML3), we survey in Motherwell, Blantyre and Larkhall.

In Hamilton, as anywhere, the age of the house decides a lot: pipe sizes, floor construction and where the soil stack runs. For Hamilton flats, we check your title deeds and any deed of conditions and the floor build-up before laying hard tiles on a timber floor. Tiling quotes in Hamilton list the tile, the area and the preparation separately, so you can compare like for like.

Supplies across most of Lanarkshire are soft. 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

Grouting, trims or mitred edges, and silicone at internal corners, the bath and the tray
Tanking the shower area and the walls around the bath with a waterproof membrane or liquid system
Measuring wall and floor areas and working out quantities with an allowance for cuts
Checking walls for flatness and strength, and boarding with cement-based backer board where needed

Decisions to make first

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.

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 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 Hamilton: questions

How much does bathroom tiling cost in Hamilton?

Bathroom tiling in Hamilton usually costs £45–£85 per m² including VAT. Room size, layout changes and your choice of products move the figure within that range. The free survey gives you an itemised quote, fixed in writing once the details are agreed.

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 Hamilton.

Is the home survey in Hamilton 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 ML3 in Hamilton?

Yes. We cover all of Hamilton, including ML3, and nearby Motherwell, Blantyre and Larkhall. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Do I need to tank a bathroom before tiling?

The shower area should always be tanked, because tiles and grout are not waterproof on their own. Around a bath with a shower over it, tanking the walls to above the shower head is sensible. A wet room needs the whole floor and the lower walls tanked.