The short answer
Most bathrooms cost between about £35 and £65 per m² to tile, before the tiles themselves. That covers our labour (about £25 to £45 per m²) and the adhesive, grout and trims (about £10 to £20 per m²). Tiles add anything from £15 per m² for plain ceramic to £100 or more for natural stone and mosaics.
Example jobs
| Job | Area | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen or basin splashback | About 2 m² | Minimum charge |
| Small bathroom floor | About 4 m² | £140–£260 |
| Shower enclosure walls | About 8 m² | £280–£520 |
| Full bathroom, walls and floor | About 25 m² | £875–£1,625 |
Add the tiles you choose, plus about 10% extra for cuts (15% for herringbone or diagonal patterns). The tile shop works all of this out for any tile.
What changes the price
- Preparation. Removing old tiles, boarding walls, levelling floors and waterproofing showers can take as long as the tiling. We price it after seeing the room.
- Tile size and type. Standard 300 to 600 mm tiles are quickest. Mosaics, large slabs, natural stone and handmade tiles take longer.
- Pattern. Herringbone and diagonal layouts mean more cuts: allow 20% to 30% more labour.
- Details. Niches, mitred corners, boxing-in and lots of pipes add time.
How to save without cutting corners
- Choose standard-size tiles in a straight or brick layout.
- Send us the tile before you buy, so nothing is wasted on the wrong tile.
- Do the strip-out yourself if you're handy, and we'll check it before we start.
- Book walls and floors together rather than as two visits.
- Come back to us: returning customers and anyone they refer get 10% off fitting.
Never skip the waterproofing in a shower or the levelling under big tiles. Those are the jobs that stop leaks and cracked tiles, and the costliest to put right later.