A tiler levelling large format floor tiles in a hallway

Cost guide

How much does a tiler cost?

Tiling is priced per square metre, with a minimum charge for small areas. Preparation and tile format move the rate more than anything else.

Typical day rate
£200£300
Smallest job
from £25
Priced jobs
4

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What needs doing
  • Wall tiling

    £45£90 per · Mosaics and herringbone patterns cost 30–50% more to lay.

  • Floor tiling

    £50£100 per · Levelling compound over an uneven floor adds £12–£25 per m².

  • Tank a wet room

    £40£75 per · Non-negotiable under a walk-in shower; failures are expensive.

  • Re-grout and reseal

    £25£50 per · A cheap way to refresh a bathroom without re-tiling.

What each job costs

JobUnitTypical price
Wall tilingMosaics and herringbone patterns cost 30–50% more to lay.per £45£90
Floor tilingLevelling compound over an uneven floor adds £12–£25 per m².per £50£100
Tank a wet roomNon-negotiable under a walk-in shower; failures are expensive.per £40£75
Re-grout and resealA cheap way to refresh a bathroom without re-tiling.per £25£50

Ex VAT. South East baseline — the calculator adjusts for your region.

Keeping the cost down

  • Order 10% more tiles than the measured area for cuts and breakages.
  • Large-format tiles need a very flat substrate — budget for levelling.
  • Epoxy grout costs more but survives showers far better.

Common questions

Is there a minimum charge?
Most tilers charge a half-day minimum, roughly £120–£180, for small repairs.
Who supplies the adhesive?
Usually the tiler, but confirm — adhesive and grout add £8–£15 per m².

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