How much to re-tile a small bathroom?

[RiverFlowers]

I got a quote back today to re-tile a small bathroom, it's would require 10-12 metres of tiling apparently - but it's just the tiles around the bath, and a tiny bit above the sink - the guy has quoted £1.5k NOT including tiles.

That seems ridiculously expensive for much a small area, right?

I also asked him to quote for re-tiling the kitchen, again it's a small kitchen with not many tiles - he wants just over £1k?!

I am getting more quotes but those figures as considerably higher than I expected and I am not sure if he is trying it on!

What's the going rate for re-tiling at the moment?!

Does that include the cost of the tiles? And does it require the tiler to remove your current tiles?

Looking at the breakdown of the various elements of a tiling quote suggests that could be an entirely average price - or a complete bargain, depending on what's expected/ included.

https://www.checkatrade.com/blog/cost-guides/tiling-cost/

Sorry, should have had a coffee first - I see it doesn't include the cost of tiles. Hopefully the link helps at least 🤦🏼‍♀️

Thanks for that, based on that info on the link, the first quote is overcharging by quite a lot - the bathroom in particular is a small area and absolutely shouldn't cost what he has quoted - will see what the other quotes come in at and take it from there.

I also keep getting recommended splash panels which wouldn't require a tiler, so will look at those too.

£50-75 per sq m is about right for labour cost

Do not underestimate the work OP. Tiling has always been expensive, unfortunately.

Maybe it's a contingency - he won't know how much plastering etc is needed to make good until the tiles are off.

Yeah, I am sure it is, I doubt I could do it myself, well I could try but it probably wouldn't be as good!

I don't mind paying if what I am getting quoted is going rate, I just expected it to be lower based on the size of the bathroom / how many tiles and what the general information I was getting online was about costs and rates - as if I am basing it on the link above and also what I have seen, the quote I have so far is overcharging - but I have nothing else to compare it to so need to wait for the other quotes

There's as PP said a 'going rate per m2', but just as importantly make sure you see some of their actual work. I've had awful tilers, who I most certainly could do better than, and then great tilers that will mitre tiles so you don't need plastic edging strips. When you've seen a tiler tile rather than say a jobbing builder tile you'll be able to tell the difference. I watched the chap who fixed up the mess made by a 'jack of all trades' and it was a world apart.

What a pp said.

The problem with tiling is that sticking on the tiles is the smallest part of the job - tiling a completely flat square surface with regular even tiles is an easy diy job, but once you are dealing with uneven surfaces underneath, uneven tiles or weird shapes it gets a lot more complicated. A really good tiler will take the time it takes to get it looking just right. But will obviously want to be paid for that time.

Obviously get more quotes. You can try it, or some parts, yourself to reduce costs. I’m planning to buy a tile cutter etc and do it myself. I have 2 bathrooms, maybe 3 to do and a family member who did it who can advise. I’m told it’s easy enough with the right prep and can be done in stages. It’s easiest with larger simple patterns vs herringbone or smaller.

You could also just do the prep, remove the old tiles and adhesive to reduce the work needed.

if you don’t fancy any DIY then it’s whether the cost is worth the lack of hassle, which it often is!