Bathroom tiling in Greenock

Postcode districts: PA14, PA15, PA16, PA19
Nearby: Helensburgh, Dunoon and Vale of Leven
Guide price: £45–£85 per m²
Typical time on site: 2–4 working days
Water: Soft across most of Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Survey: Free, at your home

What does bathroom tiling cost in Greenock?

For Greenock, 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 Greenock including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Greenock

We cover every part of Greenock, including PA14, PA15, PA16 and 1 more postcode districts, and nearby Helensburgh (4.2 miles) and Dunoon (6.4 miles).

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

Most of Renfrewshire and Inverclyde 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

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
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

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.

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 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 Greenock: questions

How much should I budget for bathroom tiling in Greenock?

Bathroom tiling in Greenock 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.

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 Greenock.

Is the home survey in Greenock 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 PA14 in Greenock?

Yes. We cover all of Greenock, including PA14, PA15, PA16 and PA19, and nearby Helensburgh, Dunoon and Vale of Leven. 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.