What a tiler does
A tiler fits wall and floor tiles in bathrooms, kitchens and outdoor spaces, and refreshes existing tiling by regrouting and resealing. Careful preparation, waterproofing in wet areas and accurate setting out are what make tiling look straight and stay watertight.
Tilers covering Leigh can usually give a fixed price from photos and measurements, so add both when you post your job.
Common tiler jobs in Leigh
These are the tiler jobs you can post on Fettld. Pick the closest one, describe the problem in your own words and add a few photos so tilers can quote accurately.
- Bathroom tiling
- Kitchen splashbacks
- Floor tiling
- Regrouting and resealing
- Outdoor tiling
Before you hire a tiler
Waterproofing in wet areas
Ask how the tiler will waterproof around showers and baths. Tanking behind the tiles prevents leaks that tiles and grout alone won't stop.
Who supplies the tiles
Agree who buys the tiles, adhesive and grout, and how much extra is ordered for cuts and breakages, usually around 10%.
Insurance
Public liability insurance covers accidental damage while the tiler is working in your home.
Tiler prices: rough guidance
To help you sense-check quotes, here are broad typical ranges for straightforward jobs. They're guidance only, not Fettld prices or averages, and every quote in Leigh will depend on access, materials, the size of the job and how soon you need it.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Tile a kitchen splashback (labour) | £200 to £500 |
| Tile the walls of a small bathroom (labour) | £600 to £1,500 |
| Regrout and reseal a shower | £150 to £350 |
How Fettld protects your deposit
When you accept a quote, you pay a deposit to Fettld, not straight to the tiler. Your money is held as a deposit by Fettld until you approve the work. It's released when you confirm the job is done, or automatically 7 days after the trade marks the stage complete if you don't raise a problem.
- Post your tiler job for free with photos and the Leigh postcode, so only local trades see it.
- Compare fixed quotes, reviews and checks, and message tilers before you choose.
- Pay safely. Your money is held as a deposit by Fettld until you approve the work, and bigger jobs are split into stages. If something goes wrong, our Resolution Centre steps in.
Tilers in Leigh: questions
Can you tile over existing tiles?
Sometimes, if the old tiles are firmly fixed, flat and the wall can take the extra weight. It isn't recommended in showers or on floors that flex. A tiler will check before quoting.
How long does tiling a bathroom take?
Wall tiling in a small bathroom often takes two to four days, including preparation, tanking and grouting. Large-format tiles and complex patterns take longer.
Why is my grout going black?
Usually mould from moisture and poor ventilation. Cleaning can help, but if the grout is cracked or crumbling, regrouting and resealing stops water getting behind the tiles.