Bathroom tiling in Shoreham-by-Sea

Postcode districts: BN42, BN43
Nearby: Lancing, Portslade and Worthing
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 Shoreham-by-Sea?

In Shoreham-by-Sea, bathroom tiling typically costs £50–£100 per m² including VAT, based on South East England prices. 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

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 Shoreham-by-Sea including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Shoreham-by-Sea

As well as Shoreham-by-Sea itself (BN42 and BN43), we survey in Lancing, Portslade and Worthing.

Being a smaller town does not change how we work in Shoreham-by-Sea: free survey, written quote, one team. If your Shoreham-by-Sea home has hard water, larger tiles and epoxy grout leave fewer joints for limescale to build up in. We measure tiled areas in Shoreham-by-Sea 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

Floor preparation: overlaying timber floors with ply or backer board, or levelling a screed
Grouting, trims or mitred edges, and silicone at internal corners, the bath and the tray
Setting out so cuts are even and joints line up with niches, windows and edges
Checking walls for flatness and strength, and boarding with cement-based backer board where needed

Decisions to make first

Grout

Cement-based grout is standard. Epoxy grout resists stains and mould better and suits showers, but takes longer to apply and costs more.

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 Shoreham-by-Sea: questions

How much should I budget for bathroom tiling in Shoreham-by-Sea?

Bathroom tiling in Shoreham-by-Sea usually costs £50–£100 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.

Who handles building control for bathroom tiling in Shoreham-by-Sea?

Building control for Shoreham-by-Sea 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.

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 Shoreham-by-Sea.

Is the home survey in Shoreham-by-Sea 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.

Should bathroom tiles go floor to ceiling?

Full-height tiling is easier to wipe clean and looks finished, but it adds area and cost. Tiling just the wet areas and using bathroom paint elsewhere is a reasonable way to save money in a well-ventilated room.