How much does a tiler charge per day in the UK?

Most tilers charge around £200–£300 a day in 2026, although many prefer to quote per square metre.

How much does tiling cost per square metre?

Labour typically costs £25–£55 per m² — around £25–£40 for floors and £30–£45 for walls. Including tiles and materials, budget £45–£130 per m².

Is there a minimum charge for tiling?

Yes. Most tilers have a minimum charge of around £150–£250 for small jobs.

Guide · Trades

Tiler Day Rate UK 2026: What Tilers Charge Per Day

By Future Momentum Systems · Updated September 2026

A tiler day rate is around £200–£300 in the UK in 2026, although many prefer to price per square metre instead. Labour typically costs £25–£55 per m², and London and the South East run roughly 20–30% higher.

What tilers charge per day (2026)

Source	Typical day rate
Tradespeople answering on MyJobQuote	£200–£300
Book A Builder UK	£150–£250
Agency and contract adverts	around £200–£230

A realistic working figure for an experienced tiler is £200–£300 a day, with complex work — lots of cutting, large-format porcelain or natural stone — at the upper end.

Tiling price per square metre

Work	Labour per m²
Floor tiling	£25–£40
Wall tiling	£30–£45
All tiling (labour range)	£25–£55
Supply and fit (inc. tiles)	£45–£130

Source: Fantastic Services, 2026. London and the South East roughly 20–30% higher.

Minimum charges

Most tilers set a minimum charge of around £150–£250, because setting out, mixing adhesive and cleaning up take time even on a small job like a splashback.

What affects a tiler's day rate?

Tile size and material
Amount of cutting and trim work
Surface preparation and tanking
Location
Day rate vs per m² pricing

What's usually included in a tiling quote

Most tiling quotes cover labour, adhesive and grout, while the tiles themselves are often bought separately. Allow around 10% extra tiles for cuts and breakages. Preparation such as removing old tiles, levelling floors, boarding walls or waterproofing a shower area is usually priced on top.

Large-format porcelain, natural stone and complex patterns take longer to lay than standard ceramic tiles, so expect a higher price for those jobs.

For tilers: the hidden cost of a missed call

One missed enquiry could be a full bathroom worth several days' work. But you can't answer the phone with adhesive on your hands. Most callers won't leave a voicemail — they ring the next tiler on Google.

That's why more trades businesses use a call answering service that picks up every call, takes the job details and texts them straight to you. See how FMMS answers calls for trades →

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Sources

Figures are published averages as of September 2026 and are for guidance only.