What Affects the Cost of Tiling in Christchurch?

"How much will it cost?" is the first question almost everyone asks — and the honest answer is that it depends on the job. Two bathrooms with the same floor area can be priced very differently. Here's what actually drives a tiling quote.

The main cost factors

• Area: the square metres of floor and wall to be tiled.
• Preparation: removing old tiles, levelling floors, or stiffening timber floors adds time.
• Waterproofing: showers and wet areas need a full membrane system.
• Tile size and type: large-format and natural stone take more care; mosaics take more time.
• Layout: herringbone, diagonal and patterned layouts involve many more cuts.
• Details: niches, ledges, mitred edges and feature walls.
• Extras: underfloor heating, trims, and coordination of other trades.

Hourly rate vs fixed quote

Some tilers charge by the hour or by the square metre. We prefer to measure up on site and give you a detailed, itemised quote — from labour rates to full project management — so you know the cost before work starts. And because we don't sell tiles, you'll never pay a markup on materials.