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- Tiling Cape Town is a free quote-comparison service for tiling jobs.
- Describe your tiling job once.
- Relevant independent tilers come back with their own quotes, and you compare them yourself.
- No tiling work is carried out by this website.
- The tiling contractor you appoint assesses the job, quotes and does the work.
Tell us about your tiling job and compare quotes from tiling contractors in Cape Town.
Compare QuotesTiling Jobs Contractors Quote For
| Job | Typical scope |
|---|---|
| New floors | Living areas, bedrooms, passages, open-plan rooms |
| Bathrooms | Floors, walls, showers, waterproofing and full retiles |
| Kitchens | Floors, splashbacks and sculleries |
| Outdoor areas | Patios, stoeps, balconies, steps and braai areas |
| Commercial premises | Shops, offices and restaurants, often after hours |
| Repairs | Cracked, loose, hollow and chipped tiles, failed grout |
| Preparation | Tile removal, screeding and levelling, shower waterproofing |
Tile installation in Cape Town is only as good as what is under the tiles. A good quote says how the surface will be prepared, not only how many square metres will be tiled.
Tiling Cape Town Prices at a Glance
Ballpark 2026 budgets so you can sanity-check a quote. They are not quotations and no contractor is bound by them.
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Labour only, floor tiling, per m² | R180 - R320 |
| Labour only, wall tiling, per m² | R220 - R380 |
| Ceramic, supply and install, per m² | R450 - R650 |
| Porcelain, supply and install, per m² | R550 - R900 |
| Large-format porcelain, supply and install, per m² | R750 - R1,200 |
| Natural stone, supply and install, per m² | R900 - R1,800 |
| Tile removal, per m² | R50 - R150 |
| Self-levelling screed, per m² | R120 - R350 |
| Shower waterproofing, per shower | R2,000 - R4,500 |
| Full bathroom retile | R18,000 - R40,000 |
| Call-out for small repairs | R350 - R800 |
Ballpark figures, not quotations. Indicative 2026 ranges, rounded, compiled from published South African tiling cost guides (Fonster, TilerCostPerM2, Kandua and FloorPaintingPrice), checked October 2026. Most are national or Gauteng-based, so Cape Town quotes can differ. Supply-and-install prices include tiles, adhesive, grout and labour unless stated. Sources do not always say whether VAT is included, so confirm VAT on every quote. A site visit and a written quote set the actual price.
Get prices for your actual tiling job rather than a range. Free, with no obligation to appoint anyone.
Compare QuotesCape Town Conditions Tilers Plan For
- Winter rain. Most rain falls from May to August, often wind-driven. Balconies and patios need falls away from the house and a waterproofing layer under the tiles.
- Sun and heat. North- and west-facing patios get hot. Without movement joints, tiles can lift or crack as the slab expands and contracts.
- Coastal air. Near the sea, salt and moisture are hard on exterior grout, trims and fixings, so material choice matters.
- Older homes. Suspended timber floors move and are not a suitable base on their own. Old vinyl tiles and fibre-cement sheeting can contain asbestos and must not be broken up casually.
- Sectional title. Many schemes require body corporate approval, set working hours and limit noisy work such as tile removal.
Choosing Between Tiling Contractors in Cape Town
Tilers in Cape Town range from one-person teams to companies that also do screeding and waterproofing. Compare like with like:
- Labour only or supply and install. A labour-only quote looks cheaper because you buy the tiles.
- Preparation. Removal, levelling, screeding and waterproofing should be listed, not assumed.
- Materials. Which adhesive, grout and trims, and who supplies them.
- Rubble and clean-up. Who removes the old tiles and packaging, and at what cost.
- Guarantee and payment terms in writing. What is covered, for how long, deposit and balance.
- Past work. Photos of similar jobs and a reference or two.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does this service work?
You send one enquiry. Relevant independent tiling contractors covering your area contact you and quote. You compare and choose, or appoint nobody.
Does it cost anything?
No. Requesting quotes is free and there is no obligation. Your agreement is with the contractor you appoint.
Do you do the tiling yourselves?
No. This is a quote-comparison service. Independent tilers assess, quote and carry out the work.
How much does tiling cost in Cape Town?
As 2026 ballparks, labour-only floor tiling is roughly R180 - R320 per m² and supply-and-install porcelain about R550 - R900 per m². Removal, screeding, waterproofing and tile choice change the total.
Should I buy the tiles myself?
You can. Ask for a labour-only quote, buy about 10% extra for cuts and breakages, and agree who supplies adhesive, grout and trims.
What should I include in my enquiry?
Suburb, property type, which rooms or areas, approximate square metres, whether old tiles must be removed, the tile you have in mind, and photos.
Tiling Cape Town is a free quote-comparison service. Tiling work is assessed, quoted and carried out by independent tiling contractors, and your agreement is with the contractor you appoint. Ask each one for a written, itemised quote, what is and is not included, any guarantee and the payment terms before paying anything.
Tiling Cape Town. Describe your tiling job once and compare quotes from local tiling contractors.
Compare QuotesTiling Services in Cape Town
Every tiling service you can get quotes for, each with its own page
Tiling by Room & Project
Floor Tiling
Interior floors, levels, layout and transitions
Bathroom Tiling
Floors, walls, showers and full retiles
Kitchen Tiling
Floors, splashbacks and sculleries
Wall Tiling
Interior walls, feature walls and trims
Outdoor Tiling
Patios, balconies, steps and braai areas
Commercial Tiling
Shops, offices, restaurants and public areas
Repairs & Preparation
Tile Repairs
Cracked, loose, chipped and hollow tiles
Tile Regrouting
Removing failed grout and renewing joints
Tile Removal
Lifting old tiles, adhesive and rubble disposal
Shower Waterproofing
Membranes, joints and drains under the tiles
Floor Screeding
Levelling bases and forming falls before tiling
Tile Materials
Porcelain Tiling
Porcelain and large-format tile installation
Ceramic Tiling
Wall and light-traffic floor tiles
Natural Stone Tiling
Marble, travertine, slate and other stone
Mosaic Tiling
Mosaic sheets, feature areas and detail work
Tile Wall Cladding
Decorative stone and stone-effect cladding
Pricing Guide
Tiling Prices
2026 labour and supply-and-install costs per m²
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