Bathroom tiling in Penicuik

Postcode districts: EH26
Nearby: Colinton, Bonnyrigg and Currie
Guide price: £45–£85 per m²
Typical time on site: 2–4 working days
Water: Soft across most of the Lothians
Survey: Free, at your home

What does bathroom tiling cost in Penicuik?

For Penicuik, our guide range for bathroom tiling is £45 to £85 per m² including VAT. We adjust the national guide for Scotland, where prices are typically about 4% below the UK average. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Ceramic

£45–£60 per m²

Wet areas or half height

Typical

Porcelain

£60–£85 per m²

Levelling system for large tiles

Large-format or stone

£80–£125 per m²

Large-format porcelain or natural stone

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

Working in Penicuik

As well as Penicuik itself (EH26), we survey in Colinton, Bonnyrigg and Currie.

Being a smaller town does not change how we work in Penicuik: free survey, written quote, one team. For Penicuik flats, we check your title deeds and any deed of conditions and the floor build-up before laying hard tiles on a timber floor. If you want a tiled shower floor in your Penicuik bathroom, the tanking and drainage are planned before the tile is chosen.

Water across much of the Lothians is 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

Setting out so cuts are even and joints line up with niches, windows and edges
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
Tanking the shower area and the walls around the bath with a waterproof membrane or liquid system

Decisions to make first

Floor grip

For a bathroom floor, choose a matt or textured tile with a slip rating of R10 or above. Smaller tiles with more grout lines grip better in a shower.

Edges

Metal or PVC trims are quick and protect tile edges. Mitred edges look cleaner on porcelain and take more labour.

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 Penicuik: questions

How much does bathroom tiling cost in Penicuik?

Bathroom tiling in Penicuik usually costs £45–£85 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.

Will bathroom tiling in Penicuik 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.

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 Penicuik.

Is the home survey in Penicuik 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.

Can large tiles be used in a small bathroom?

Yes. Large-format tiles mean fewer grout lines, which can make a small room look calmer. They need flat walls and careful setting-out so that cuts are not left as thin slivers by the door or window.