Bathroom tiling in Trowbridge

Postcode districts: BA14
Nearby: Westbury, Melksham and Bath
Guide price: £45–£90 per m²
Typical time on site: 2–4 working days
Water: Hard across most of Wiltshire
Survey: Free, at your home

What does bathroom tiling cost in Trowbridge?

As a guide, budget £45 to £90 per m² including VAT for bathroom tiling in Trowbridge; your written quote will pin it down. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Ceramic

£45–£65 per m²

Wet areas or half height

Typical

Porcelain

£60–£90 per m²

Levelling system for large tiles

Large-format or stone

£85–£135 per m²

Large-format porcelain or natural stone

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

Working in Trowbridge

In Trowbridge we cover BA14; we also cover Westbury, 4.2 miles away, and Melksham.

In Trowbridge, as anywhere, the age of the house decides a lot: pipe sizes, floor construction and where the soil stack runs. If your Trowbridge home has hard water, larger tiles and epoxy grout leave fewer joints for limescale to build up in. Tiling quotes in Trowbridge list the tile, the area and the preparation separately, so you can compare like for like.

Water across much of Wiltshire is hard. 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

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

Decisions to make first

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.

Tile size

Large-format tiles mean fewer grout lines but need flat walls and more preparation. Small tiles and mosaics follow uneven surfaces and grip better underfoot.

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 Trowbridge: questions

What is the price of bathroom tiling in Trowbridge?

Bathroom tiling in Trowbridge 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.

Is the water hard in Trowbridge?

Who handles building control for bathroom tiling in Trowbridge?

Building control for Trowbridge 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 Trowbridge.

What tiles are best for a bathroom floor?

Porcelain is usually the most practical bathroom floor tile, because it absorbs very little water and wears well. Choose a matt or textured finish with a slip rating of R10 or above. Our bathroom tiles guide covers sizes and finishes in more detail.