Tiling Quotes: Compare Tilers for Your Project
Looking for a tiler
Comparing tiling quotes is the easiest way to find a tiler who does good work at a fair price. The cheapest quote isn't always the best value, so look at quality and what's included too. Below are the points worth checking before you choose.
Looking for an affordable tiler: the costs
As a rule, the more time a job takes, the higher the price. The type of tiles (ceramic or natural stone), the size of the tiles and the complexity of the laying pattern all play a role. Tilers charge either a price per square metre or an hourly rate; rates vary by region and experience, so compare several quotes to see what's realistic in your area.
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Finding a suitable tiler
If you've ever looked for a tiler before, you'll know there are plenty of them. Compare them carefully. These three points help you choose:
1. Rate
Prices vary, and on bigger jobs the differences add up. Ask several tilers for a written quote that lists labour, materials, removal of old tiles and any surface preparation, so you can compare like for like.
2. Reliability
Quality matters as much as price. Read reviews from previous customers, ask for photos of similar jobs and check that the tiler has liability insurance. In many countries anyone can call themselves a tiler, so membership of a recognised trade association or a relevant qualification is a useful sign. Ask how they'll waterproof wet areas, as that's where poor work causes the most expensive problems.
3. Small local or large national company
A small local firm usually means lower travel costs and more personal contact, and one person may handle the whole bathroom. The downside is that they can be booked up, so you may wait longer for a start date. A larger company may start sooner and often has a service department for aftercare, but contact can be less personal and travel costs may be higher.
Why hire a tiler?
You want a well-tiled wall or floor. Here's what a professional brings:
- Guarantee:
If something goes wrong, you can fall back on the tiler's guarantee. Ask what it covers and for how long before you sign. If you tile yourself and it fails, you pay for the repair, which can cost more than hiring a tiler in the first place. - Speed:
An experienced tiler can plan the layout quickly, including awkward corners and pipes. Without experience the job drags on, while a tiler finishes most rooms in a few days, so you have your kitchen or shower back sooner. - Equipment:
An experienced tiler already has the right tools, from wet saws to levelling systems, so you don't need to buy or borrow them.
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