Bathroom tiling in Stoke-on-Trent

Postcode districts: ST1, ST2, ST3, ST4, ST5, ST6
Nearby: Newcastle under Lyme, Kidsgrove and Biddulph
Guide price: £45–£90 per m²
Typical time on site: 2–4 working days
Water: Moderately hard across most of Staffordshire
Survey: Free, at your home

What does bathroom tiling cost in Stoke-on-Trent?

Guide price in Stoke-on-Trent: £45–£90 per m² including VAT, depending on the room and what you choose. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Ceramic

£45–£65 per m²

Grout and trims

Typical

Porcelain

£60–£90 per m²

Porcelain walls and floor

Large-format or stone

£85–£125 per m²

Mitred edges, niches

Guide prices for Stoke-on-Trent including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Stoke-on-Trent

We cover every part of Stoke-on-Trent, including ST1, ST2, ST3 and 3 more postcode districts, and nearby Newcastle under Lyme (2 miles) and Kidsgrove (6.1 miles).

Stoke-on-Trent is a big place with every kind of home, from terraces to flats to new builds, so we never price from a photo alone. If you want a tiled shower floor in your Stoke-on-Trent bathroom, the tanking and drainage are planned before the tile is chosen. For Stoke-on-Trent flats, we check the lease and the floor build-up before laying hard tiles on a timber floor.

Water across much of Staffordshire is moderately hard. Mid-tone grout and matt tiles hide the odd water mark better than dark grout and high gloss. Hardness varies street by street, so check the figure for your postcode with your water supplier.

What the job includes

Sealing natural stone and cleaning off grout haze before handover
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
Grouting, trims or mitred edges, and silicone at internal corners, the bath and the tray

Decisions to make first

Natural stone

Marble, limestone and travertine need sealing and gentle cleaners, and can mark. Stone-effect porcelain gives a similar look without the upkeep.

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.

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 Stoke-on-Trent: questions

How much should I budget for bathroom tiling in Stoke-on-Trent?

Bathroom tiling in Stoke-on-Trent usually costs £45–£90 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.

Do you cover ST1 in Stoke-on-Trent?

Yes. We cover all of Stoke-on-Trent, including ST1, ST2, ST3, ST4 and 2 more postcode districts, and nearby Newcastle under Lyme, Kidsgrove and Biddulph. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Stoke-on-Trent?

Who handles building control for bathroom tiling in Stoke-on-Trent?

Building control for Stoke-on-Trent is handled by the local council or an approved inspector. If your job needs sign-off — for example a new circuit, new drainage or a new extractor where there was none — we tell you at the survey and handle the notification as part of the work.

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.