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Cost to retile Bathroom?

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I would like to find out how much it would cost to fully retile a small bathroom. I have been given a quote of approx £620 for labour cost excluding materials, which i think is too expensive. Can anyone advise me of a typical charge to remove existing tiles,plaster and retile walls with standard tiles and retile floor with ceramic tiles? Ideally in the south west london area?
Any advice greatly appreciated. thanks
Any advice greatly appreciated. thanks
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I will have to compare the other quotes to see if this is the going rate or over priced.
i did mine my self (not the plastering) all it needs is to be patient and do the tiling yourself, you can get the spacers etc with the tiles all i did was used a small spirit level to make sure the tiles were straight and the satisfaction afterwards was great knowing that i had retilled my bathroom from wall to ceiling and in 2 different colours with a tiled dado rail half way up the wall, ok it took me a while to do but it was cheep[er than paying a tiler to do the job for mne even as i know tilers as well it was still cheaper.
so go on have a go its not that difficult just needs patience, and will save you money,after all its not job to get it done as quick as possible otherwise you wont get paid.
Thanks again
Also removing the tiles yourself is a great idea.
I also live in Surrey & we in the south east pay top whack for home improvements & repairs:(
Kim
i started my tiling in the corner of the bath and worked my way around the walls from there and used the line of my bath as the level for the whole room as this is what i think in my opinion is the focal point otherwise you could end up running out of square as you proceed with your tiling if you get what i mean?
i hope this has been of some use to you?
trust me the satisfaction you will get will be amazing i was worried about doing it myself but everyone who saw the bathroom was very impressed and thought i had paid for it to be done, so just take your time when doing it thats my advice.
You should fix a baton to the wall using a spirit level to make sure it's straight and start there.
Like all tradesmen, Tilers like an easy job and to remove your old tiles, clean up the wall (possibly have to replace plaster/plasterboard) and then dispose of the mess at as tip (for which they have to pay) then they'll charge you more.
Its worth knowing that depending on the type of floor in the bathroom a good tiler will have to put a waterproof green chipboard or fibreboard down, this prevents tiles moving and damp getting through to the original floor.
Your floor height will alter accordingly and you'll have to shorten the door into the bathroom.
As others have said, doing it yourself is an option, rewarding etc, just take your time and get the right tools.
A relative works at a tile importers and I can tell you the mark up on tiles is almost 400%, make sure you negotiate hard with the shop.