Bathroom tiling in Crawley

Postcode districts: RH10, RH11
Nearby: Horley, Horsham and East Grinstead
Guide price: £50–£100 per m²
Typical time on site: 2–4 working days
Water: Hard across most of West Sussex
Survey: Free, at your home

What does bathroom tiling cost in Crawley?

As a guide, budget £50 to £100 per m² including VAT for bathroom tiling in Crawley; your written quote will pin it down. Prices in South East England run at about 12% above the national guide, mainly because of labour rates. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Ceramic

£50–£75 per m²

Wet areas or half height

Typical

Porcelain

£65–£100 per m²

Levelling system for large tiles

Large-format or stone

£95–£145 per m²

Large-format porcelain or natural stone

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

Working in Crawley

In Crawley we cover RH10 and RH11; we also cover Horley, 4.4 miles away, and Horsham.

Across a large town like Crawley, homes range from older terraces to newer estates; the survey tells us which pipework and floor we are dealing with. Whatever the age of your Crawley home, large-format tiles need flat walls, so the survey checks how much preparation they will take. We measure tiled areas in Crawley bathrooms on site, so the quote is based on real square metres.

Most of West Sussex 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
Floor preparation: overlaying timber floors with ply or backer board, or levelling a screed
Tanking the shower area and the walls around the bath with a waterproof membrane or liquid system
Measuring wall and floor areas and working out quantities with an allowance for cuts

Decisions to make first

Edges

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

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.

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 Crawley: questions

How much should I budget for bathroom tiling in Crawley?

Bathroom tiling in Crawley usually costs £50–£100 per m² including VAT. Room size, layout changes and your choice of products move the figure within that range. The free survey gives you an itemised quote, fixed in writing once the details are agreed.

Do you cover RH10 and RH11 in Crawley?

Yes. We cover all of Crawley, including RH10 and RH11, and nearby Horley, Horsham and East Grinstead. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Crawley?

Who handles building control for bathroom tiling in Crawley?

Building control for Crawley 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.