If you are wonder how much does tiling cost there are many factors which will influence how much a tiling project will cost you.
Largely it depends on whether you are providing your own materials.
Alternatively, you may be looking for quotes from tilers who will supply and fit the tiles and materials.
Many people forget about the additional costs involved in tiling jobs.
This may be even down to the tile spacers which do not cost much but are still a cost to take into consideration.
Bear in mind that if you do ask your tiler to provide materials for you, whilst they may get trade discounts from suppliers, the costs of the tiles will be more than they would cost if you sourced them yourself.
They are running a business after all.
Tilers are in business to make a profit and will normally mark up the materials to cover administration and even banking fee costs, etc.
It will ordinarily work out cheaper to take a trip out to your nearest tile supplier.
There are many on the high street who provide a broad range of tiles.
Tile suppliers should also have helpful staff with a good deal of knowledge on the subject of tiles to be able to advise you.
This should enable you to source the tiles yourself.
Why not make a day of it?
Ask the DIY store adviser how many tiles you are likely to need for your job?
It's wise to measure the room size first before you go.
Knowing the size of the area to be covered with the tiling will help you to work out your costs.
You can then choose tiles within budget.
Also, ask them how much tiling adhesive, spacers and grout and trims will be needed for the job.
How Much Does Tiling Cost For Materials?
Tiles vary wildly in price range from a couple of pounds (even less sometimes) for very basic tiles.
The luxury end of tiles can be right up to 100's of pounds per square metre.
How much does tiling cost for you will obviously depend largely on budget but if you are looking to keep the costs down source the tiles yourself.
There are also many online tile suppliers who will ship tiles out within a few days.
To keep your costs down on your tiling job it is seriously worth considering sourcing materials yourself.
There are so many types of tiles that it really is a personal choice which cannot always be delegated to your tiler.
How Much Does Tiling Cost For Labour
You have your materials but now you want to know how much you are likely to pay for labour?
Again, prices range. However, the average cost per our is between £40 to £60 per square metre.
A bathroom fitting company who are providing a tiling service within a full bathroom refurbishment is likely to charge you more than a sole trader / independent tiler who works as a one man band.
However, whether you will get the same guarantees from a sole trader is debatable.
Look for good deals at quieter times of the year.
When companies in the construction industry are unlikely to be as busy they may negotiate on price.
Tiling is after all like any other business.
Supply and demand often dictates price.
The average price for a tiler (outside of London areas) is around £35.00 per square metre.
You can usually find much better deals than this if you get 3 quotes or more.
Comparing multiple quotes is always recommended from tilers.
Remember though, cheap is not always good.
Check tilers reviews on past jobs before accepting quotes.
Hopefully we've answered your question of how much does tiling cost so you might want to compare quotes.
Use Top Tradespeople's free services to compare multiple local tilers prices.
