Tiling Cost sqm

[foodie]

Hi all,

Can anyone who is, or has had done recently give me an idea of current sqm cost?

We are refurbing a property, and moving the kitchen to a new extension- builder has quoted approx £65 sqm for labour/grout/adheisive (so excluding the cost of the tiles).

I think this is excessive and, as it turns out, he isn't subbing it out to a tiler, he, as the builder is doing it, I don't doubt he'll do an okay job, but is that figure the going rate?

For info, its a fresh screed floor, standard porcelain 30x60 tiles, no awkward cuts/ shapes required approx 28sqm total area.

We are Surrey/South London borders if anyone can recommend anyone if the cost is more than the going rate.

Thanks,

F

[Deebeezee]

Yowsers, I paid 30 per sqm equivalent 3 years ago for a top notch tiler. I wouldn't have any builder I have known doing tiling.

I am in the north west btw

[dazwalsh]

£25-£30 per Sqm is the ball park, builder clearly doesnt want the extra work

[V8RX7]

dazwalsh said:

£25-£30 per Sqm is the ball park, builder clearly doesnt want the extra work

^^^This

And I'd only use a dedicated tiler too.

[foodie]

dazwalsh said:

£25-£30 per Sqm is the ball park, builder clearly doesnt want the extra work

I think at £2k he's more than happy to do the work.

Time to find a tiler.

Thanks all for the sense check.

Has anyone used Rated People to find trades?

[Steve Campbell]

I've used Rated People to find an electrician locally. Worked very well. The job was a bit complicated so we had 2 of the 3 quotes come round for a confirmation of the job specifics and chose the one we liked most. He did a great job.

[B17NNS]

£35m2 including adhesive and grout.

ETA make sure whoever you use tests the moisture level of the screed before tiling. How long has it been down?

Edited by B17NNS on Saturday 28th January 13:22

[brickwall]

Unless it's you're asking for him to lay precious mosaic, at £65/sq m you're having your pants pulled down.

As others have said - £25-£30/sq m is a decent benchmark, though this would be labour only (excl grout and adhesive).