Bathroom tiling in Caterham

Postcode districts: CR3, CR6, RH9
Nearby: Coulsdon, Purley and Redhill
Guide price: £50–£100 per m²
Typical time on site: 2–4 working days
Water: Hard across most of Surrey
Survey: Free, at your home

What does bathroom tiling cost in Caterham?

Our guide price for bathroom tiling in Caterham is £50–£100 per m² including VAT. We adjust the national guide for South East England, where prices are typically about 12% above the UK average. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Ceramic

£50–£75 per m²

Standard ceramic wall tiles

Typical

Porcelain

£65–£100 per m²

Full height in wet zones

Large-format or stone

£95–£145 per m²

Sealing where needed

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

Working in Caterham

We work right across Caterham — CR3, CR6 and RH9 — and in neighbouring Coulsdon and Purley.

Being a smaller town does not change how we work in Caterham: free survey, written quote, one team. For Caterham flats, we check the lease and the floor build-up before laying hard tiles on a timber floor. We measure tiled areas in Caterham bathrooms on site, so the quote is based on real square metres.

Most of Surrey has hard water. Hard water leaves white marks on dark grout and gloss tiles, so matt finishes and stain-resistant grout are the practical choice. 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
Measuring wall and floor areas and working out quantities with an allowance for cuts
Setting out so cuts are even and joints line up with niches, windows and edges
Sealing natural stone and cleaning off grout haze before handover

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 Caterham: questions

How much does bathroom tiling cost in Caterham?

Bathroom tiling in Caterham usually costs £50–£100 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.

Is the home survey in Caterham 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 CR3 in Caterham?

Yes. We cover all of Caterham, including CR3, CR6 and RH9, and nearby Coulsdon, Purley and Redhill. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Caterham?

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.