Bathroom tiling
Wall and floor tiling around baths, showers and sanitaryware with preparation suited to wet areas.
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Need wall or floor tiling in Leicester? Describe the room, tile type, surface condition and approximate area once, then compare tilers who cover your area.
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Enter the postcode and describe the room, tile size, approximate square metres and substrate. Mention removal of old tiles, levelling, waterproofing or underfloor heating so suitable Leicester tilers can price the same scope.
Common tiler services
What can tilers in Leicester help with?
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Kitchen tiling
Splashbacks, wall tiles and tiled floors around units, sockets and worktops.
Floor tiling
Ceramic, porcelain or stone flooring over a stable and properly prepared substrate.
Large-format tiles
Setting out and cutting larger porcelain or stone tiles where flatness and handling are especially important.
Regrouting & repairs
Replacing damaged tiles, renewing failed grout or sealant and repairing smaller tiled areas.
External tiling
Suitable exterior tiles and preparation for steps, patios or other areas exposed to weather and temperature changes.
How much does tiling cost?
Tile material, area, pattern and preparation have a major effect on price. Current 2026 UK guidance gives these useful benchmarks:
£400–£1,000Typical floor-tiling project
~£700Average floor-tiling guide
£500–£800Typical bathroom tiling
£150–£200/dayTypical tiler labour guide
Indicative UK guidance checked August 2026 from MyJobQuote. Leicester quotes vary with tile choice, removal of old finishes, levelling, boarding, waterproofing, pattern and cutting.
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Separate tile laying from surface preparation
A quote can look cheap if it assumes the wall or floor is already ready for tiles. Ask what preparation has actually been included.
- Give the approximate square metres and tile dimensions.
- Say whether old tiles or flooring need removing.
- Mention uneven, damp or damaged surfaces before quoting.
- Agree trims, grout colour, sealant, pattern and waterproofing details.
Cost sources: MyJobQuote 2026 floor tiling cost guide · MyJobQuote 2026 bathroom tiling cost guide
Leicester renovation context
Tiling is often part of wider regulated bathroom or kitchen work
Tiling itself is usually straightforward, but the surrounding project may involve structural alteration, ventilation, drainage, electrical work or replacement windows. Leicester's Building Control guidance makes it worth separating decorative tiling from the wider regulated scope.
Structural and many other alterations can need Building Regulations approval
Leicester City Council's housing design guidance states that new build work, extensions and structural alterations generally require Building Regulations approval, while some reroofing, rendering, replacement-window and domestic-electrical work can also require approval.
Source: Leicester City Council — achieving well-designed homes
Business waste from renovation work must use the correct disposal route
Leicester's recycling-centre guidance says business waste must go to a trade-waste facility rather than being treated as ordinary household waste. If old tiles, adhesive, boards or packaging are being removed, confirm who is responsible for lawful disposal.
Source: Leicester City Council — recycling centres and business waste
Local to Leicester
Tilers covering Leicester
Tilers may cover Leicester by postcode, tile type and project size. Example areas include:
Clarendon ParkStoneygateKnightonWestcotesEvingtonBelgraveHumberstoneBraunstone
Describe the substrate, not just the finished tile
A bathroom refurbishment in Clarendon Park, a kitchen in Evington and a period property in Stoneygate can involve different floors, walls, movement and preparation. Good quotes depend on knowing what the tile is being fixed to.
Waterproofing and preparation can dominate the job. Loose floors, damaged plaster, uneven screeds and wet-room tanking should be identified before comparing headline tiling rates.
How it works
Describe the tiling area once, then compare Leicester tilers
Tile size, substrate and preparation let suitable tilers judge the job properly.
Share the area and tiles
Add the postcode, photos, dimensions, tile material and existing wall or floor finish.
Hear from interested tilers
Up to three suitable Leicester tilers can respond.
Compare preparation and finish
Check reviews and compare removal, levelling, waterproofing, laying, grout, trims and sealant.
Before you hire
What should you check before hiring a tiler?
Good tiling depends on preparation, layout and movement control as much as neat grout lines.
Check the substrate
Ask how the existing wall or floor will be made flat, stable and suitable for the chosen tile.
Agree wet-area preparation
For showers and other wet zones, clarify waterproofing and sealing before tiles are installed.
Confirm the visual details
Set out grout width, pattern, trims, cuts and alignment before the first tile is fixed.
Questions
Tilers in Leicester: common questions
Useful answers before you post the job.
How much does a tiler cost in Leicester?
Price depends on tile size, pattern, substrate condition, preparation, waterproofing, cuts and room complexity. Compare quotes for the same scope.
Does tiling itself need Building Regulations approval?
Usually not on its own, but the wider bathroom or kitchen project can involve regulated structural, drainage, ventilation or electrical work.
Should old-tile removal be included in the quote?
Only if specified. Removal, disposal, levelling and repairs can materially change the price.
Can I post a small splashback job?
Yes. Small wall-tile jobs sit within the same Tilers category as full bathrooms and larger floor projects.
Do I have to hire a tiler who responds?
No. Up to three interested local professionals can respond and there is no obligation to hire.
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