- Tile removal in Cape Town for old floor and wall tiles before retiling or a new floor finish.
- For renovations, kitchen and bathroom refits, and floors moving to vinyl, laminate or wood.
- Removal is noisy and dusty. The quote should cover adhesive removal and rubble.
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- Lifting floor tiles and skirtings.
- Stripping wall tiles in bathrooms and kitchens.
- Grinding off old adhesive to a flat base.
- Removing tiles from screeds that will be re-screeded.
- Loading and removing rubble.
Adhesive Removal and the Base
Lifting tiles leaves ridges of adhesive. For new tiles, the base must be flat. For vinyl, laminate or wood, it must be very flat. Expect grinding, and possibly floor screeding or a levelling compound if the screed breaks up.
Protecting Adjacent Finishes
- Cover cupboards, countertops, baths and door frames.
- Seal off doorways and air vents against dust.
- Cut a clean line where tiles stop at another floor.
- Wall tile removal can damage plaster. Budget for plaster repairs.
- Agree in writing who is responsible for accidental damage.
Asbestos warning. Some older vinyl floor tiles, their adhesive and fibre-cement sheeting can contain asbestos. Do not break, grind or sand suspect material. It must be assessed and, if needed, removed by a registered asbestos contractor.
Waste Disposal
- Some quotes include rubble removal. Others leave it on site.
- Rubble is usually charged per load or by skip hire.
- In complexes and malls, ask about the route and times for taking rubble out.
Tile Removal Prices
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Tile removal including adhesive bed, per m² | R50 - R150 |
| Rubble removal, per load | R500 - R1,500 |
| Self-levelling screed after removal, per m² | R120 - R350 |
| Priming or slurry coat, per m² | R25 - R50 |
Ballpark figures, not quotations. Indicative 2026 ranges, rounded, from published South African tiling cost guides, checked October 2026. Most sources are national or Gauteng-based, so Cape Town quotes can differ. Sources do not always say whether VAT is included, so confirm VAT on every quote. Sources and what each range includes are listed on Tiling Prices Cape Town.
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- Area and whether floors, walls or both.
- How well the tiles are bonded. Old sand-cement beds are hard work.
- Adhesive removal and how flat the base must be.
- Rubble removal and access.
- Protection of finishes and furniture.
Compare removal quotes through Tiling Cape Town. If new tiles follow, many tilers quote removal and floor tiling together.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is removal usually quoted separately?
Often yes, as a line item. Make sure every quote you compare includes removal, adhesive and rubble.
How noisy is tile removal?
Very. It is usually done with a breaker or chipping hammer. In complexes, check the permitted working hours.
Can old tiles be removed without damaging the screed?
Sometimes. Tiles bedded on thick sand-cement often take the top of the screed with them, which then needs repair.
How long does removal take?
A typical room is often a day, depending on bonding and how much adhesive must be ground off.
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