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Last updated: 19 March 2024
How to find and hire a good tiler
Quality tiling can really transform the look of a room. So if you're planning a new bathroom or kitchen - or fancy a revamp - discover how to find and hire a good tiler.
Get ready for a brand new look with hardwearing and super-chic tiles - on walls, floors or both! Here's how to find and hire a good tiler in your area.
4 tips for how to find and hire a good tiler
Whether you want tiles for a walk-in shower or a fancy new kitchen floor, you'll want to find and hire a quality and trustworthy tiler with the right experience.
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Tilers install wall and floor tiles in areas such as bathrooms, kitchens, hallways, and living spaces. If you’re upgrading a room or replacing damaged tiles, search for reputable tilers working in your area with Checkatrade for a job done right.
1. Search Checkatrade
A really fast way to find a good tiler is to search Checkatrade. Simply type in your postcode and check out the results in your local area.
The best thing about using Checkatrade is that you can be safe in the knowledge that not only are our members checked, but our reviews are verified too.
Search your postcode below to see which local tilers we've checked and recommended for your job.
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2. Ask your neighbours, friends and family
There is nothing like a good recommendation, and many local tradespeople rely on word of mouth—so ask people you know.
This way, you’ll have a first-hand account of a tiler’s level of service and professionalism from someone you trust.
But remember to double-check your recommendations against online reviews on Checkatrade.
3. Ask other tradespeople for recommendations
Local tradespeople often have a network of connections in other trades from working together on jobs. If you know or have used a kitchen fitter or a plumber, they might well know a good tiler they can recommend.
4. Browse social media
Another great way is to look on social media. You can either search for local businesses or follow and search bathroom and kitchen design hashtags to see if the tradesperson responsible for the work has been tagged.
If there are pictures it also gives you a sneak peek at their work and maybe even shows you some comments or reviews.
Take a look to see if they're on Checkatrade, and that way you can see verified homeowner reviews too.
What makes a good tiler?
If you are looking to hire a good tiler then check the following:
Do they have good recommendations or reviews on their website or online profiles?
Do they have qualifications, such as Level 1 Certificate and Level 2 Diploma in Wall and Floor Tiling?
How much industry experience do they have?
Can you see examples of their work?
Will they visit you to create a quote or estimate?
Finding a good tiler in your area will be much easier if you can get answers to these questions.
Any good tradesperson will be used to being asked questions and should be happy to chat with you about your requirements. Be wary of any tradesperson where you cannot find much information about them.
Hiring a bathroom tiler
Finding and hiring an experienced tiler can transform your bathroom walls and floors for a totally new look.
Choose to revamp walls with crisp Metro tiles or add a splashback in iridescent mosaics
Perhaps you need to upgrade the safety of flooring with anti-slip floor tiles - a good idea if you have a young family
The average cost to fully tile the walls and floors of a bathroom is £800 - £1,200and will take 3-4 days
Remember, your tile fitter will expect all works to have been completed before they start, including all preparation of walls and surfaces
Tiling a bathroom floor, including tiling around toilets and baths should be straightforward
Costs will vary according to your choice of tile - expect to pay more if you want patterned tiles fitted, especially if the pattern continues around obstacles
Find out if your tiler quotes a price for a day rate or per square metre (m²)
The total tile fitting cost you will pay includes two elements: the tile fitting cost and the cost of the tiles and materials
If you want your tiler to tile around a bath, this will cost around £200 - £300
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Hiring a kitchen tiler
Floor and wall tiles are practical elements of your kitchen which you need to get right. But they also inject a big design statement too.
Natural flagstones will add a modern rustic element to kitchen floors
Seek out hardwearing porcelain tiles for a crisp, practical finish that will suit any style of kitchen
Size of tile is important: not too big a tile in a small room, and not too small a tile in a large room. Your tiler can advise on this
Tiled splashbacks are essential for making sure walls don't get ruined by steam, splashes and cooking stains
Pick the right grout colour. Steer clear of white or light shades on high traffic kitchen floors as they'll get grubby easily
Speak to your tiler first before buying adhesives and grouts - a lot depends on the type of tile and the substrate they are being fixed to
The average cost to tile a floor is £110 per m² but this will depend on the tiles you have chosen and where you live
If your floor needs significant preparation, you might need to spend around £800
Smaller jobs such as tiling a splashback may be quoted on a job-by-job basis rather than by the metre
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How to get a quote for a tiler
Before you begin the search to find and hire a good tiler, make sure you are clear on what you want.
Discuss your ideas with your partner or family and collect pictures or write down (or draw) a description of what you would like. Any good tiler wants to meet, if not exceed your expectations, so make sure you go into the process knowing what you want.
Do your research and make a shortlist of potential tilers. Make contact with them and arrange a chat with them. If possible, it's great to do this in person to get to know them better.
As with all home improvement projects, we always recommend getting at least three quotes from different tilers in your area.
A simple and easy way to do this is to use our request a quote service. Post details about the work you need doing and we'll send it out to local tradespeople in your area.
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Questions to ask when you find and hire a good tiler
Work out if a tiler is the right fit for your project by asking the following questions:
How long have you been a tiler?
What are your industry qualifications?
What types of tiling do you specialise in?
Will you remove the old tiles?
Can I see examples of your work?
Will you come to my property to provide a quote?
Who will be working at my home? Is it just you, or do you have other people on your team, e.g. apprentices, day labourers?
Do you have insurance?
How long before you can start?
How long will the work take?
How much will the work cost and what will this include?
How do you take payment?
Do you provide aftercare advice and customer service or a warranty period?
How much will it cost to hire a tiler?
The cost to hire a tiler will depend on several factors.
The size of your project and the materials you plan to use
Plain tiles are going to be simpler to fit than elaborately patterned tiles
Challenging conditions such as awkward spaces, uneven walls and sloping surfaces can cost more
Where you live can also affect the cost of tiling with cities such as London higher than the rest of the country
On average, tiling rates can vary between £20 -£50 per square metre. This is for labour only and will exclude the cost of any materials.
However, tilers can also charge by the day rate. The average cost for this (labour only) is £300 per day.
Additional costs you should budget for include materials such as grouting and adhesives, wall preparation and removing old tiles. Check out our ceramic floor tile removal cost guide for more information.
Tiling cost key takeaways
The total cost you pay for tiling will be affected by the type of tiles you choose, the size of the room you’re having tiled and your location
The average bathroom will cost around £800 - £1,200to tile
Expect to pay around £110 to tile a kitchen floor
If the area you want to be tiled is less than 10m², expect to pay more to take into account labour and set up costs
Tiling is a skill that takes years to perfect and we wouldn’t recommend novice DIY-ers attempting it
For more information about pricing, take look at our tiling cost guide.
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