
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
Estimate your job
Pick what you need — we'll price it at current tiler rates.
What each job costs
| Job | Unit | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Wall tilingMosaics and herringbone patterns cost 30–50% more to lay. | per m² | £45–£90 |
| Floor tilingLevelling compound over an uneven floor adds £12–£25 per m². | per m² | £50–£100 |
| Tank a wet roomNon-negotiable under a walk-in shower; failures are expensive. | per m² | £40–£75 |
| Re-grout and resealA cheap way to refresh a bathroom without re-tiling. | per m² | £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.
Ready for real numbers?
Describe the job once and vetted tilers come back to you with priced quotes. Free, and no obligation.