Bathroom tiling in Sunderland

Postcode districts: SR1, SR2, SR6, SR9
Nearby: Seaham, Washington and Jarrow
Guide price: £40–£80 per m²
Typical time on site: 2–4 working days
Water: Soft across most of Tyne and Wear
Survey: Free, at your home

What does bathroom tiling cost in Sunderland?

In Sunderland, bathroom tiling typically costs £40–£80 per m² including VAT, based on North East England prices. Labour costs in North East England put local prices at about 10% below the UK guide figure. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Ceramic

£40–£60 per m²

Wet areas or half height

Typical

Porcelain

£55–£80 per m²

Levelling system for large tiles

Large-format or stone

£75–£115 per m²

Large-format porcelain or natural stone

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

Working in Sunderland

As well as Sunderland itself (SR1, SR2, SR6 and 1 more postcode districts), we survey in Seaham, Washington and Jarrow.

Sunderland is a big place with every kind of home, from terraces to flats to new builds, so we never price from a photo alone. Whatever the age of your Sunderland home, large-format tiles need flat walls, so the survey checks how much preparation they will take. For Sunderland flats, we check the lease and the floor build-up before laying hard tiles on a timber floor.

Water across much of Tyne and Wear 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

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
Floor preparation: overlaying timber floors with ply or backer board, or levelling a screed
Setting out so cuts are even and joints line up with niches, windows and edges

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 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 Sunderland: questions

What is the price of bathroom tiling in Sunderland?

Bathroom tiling in Sunderland usually costs £40–£80 per m² including VAT. Expect the lower end for a like-for-like job with standard products, and the upper end if things move or you choose premium finishes. Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once 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 Sunderland.

Is the home survey in Sunderland 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 SR1 in Sunderland?

Yes. We cover all of Sunderland, including SR1, SR2, SR6 and SR9, and nearby Seaham, Washington and Jarrow. 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.