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Tiler Day Rate UK

Typical UK tiler day and hourly rates for wall and floor tiling.

Last reviewed: 1 September 2026 · Sources & data · Methodology

Typical planning cost£200–£350 per day
Broader project rangeAround £40 per hour
Planning figures are estimates rather than quotations. Live calculators combine dated UK benchmarks with clearly separated modelling assumptions such as region, size, condition and specification.

What affects the cost?

Tiling labour varies with tile size, pattern, substrate preparation, waterproofing, cuts, room geometry and location.

  • Tile size and material
  • Pattern complexity
  • Substrate condition
  • Waterproofing
  • Number of cuts and corners
  • Region

Typical cost breakdown

Tiler day rate£200–£350
Hourly rateAround £40
Adhesive & groutOften separate
Preparation & waterproofingMay be additional

Regional planning examples

The examples below apply our published modelling factor to the same national benchmark. They are not claimed as observed city-wide average quotes.

London£260–£450 / day
Manchester£190–£330 / day
Birmingham£200–£340 / day
Glasgow£190–£330 / day
Cardiff£180–£320 / day

Sources used for this guide

Checkatrade

Tradesperson Costs in 2026: Day & Hourly Rates UK

Published / checked: April 2026

Used for: Bricklayer, carpenter, roofer, tiler, kitchen fitter, labourer and landscaper rate benchmarks

View source ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is a tiler day rate in the UK?

Current UK guidance is around £200–£350 per day.

What is a typical tiler hourly rate?

A useful current planning benchmark is around £40 per hour.

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