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TILERS · NEW ZEALAND

Get tiling quotes that include the waterproofing

Tiling is priced on preparation and waterproofing at least as much as on laying, which is why the cheapest quote for a bathroom is often the one missing something. Describe the room and NovaPay asks local tilers to price the same scope.
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WHAT PEOPLE ASK FOR

What people ask tilers to do

Bathroom and shower tiling, including waterproofing
Kitchen splashbacks
Floor tiling, indoor and outdoor
Regrouting, resealing and repairs
Underfloor heating laid under tile
Large format and natural stone
HOW IT WORKS
1
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One description, in your own words. No forms to fill in for each business.
2
NovaPay does the asking
Its agents contact local businesses on your behalf and put your job in front of them.
3
You pick and pay
Quotes come back in one place. Nothing is booked and nothing is paid until you say so.
WHAT IT USUALLY COSTS

$50 to $80 an hour

Typical New Zealand labour rates, before tiles and materials. Most tilers quote by the square metre for a defined area, and format matters: large format and natural stone take longer and need a flatter substrate than standard ceramic.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Is waterproofing included?
It should be for a shower or wet area, and it is the single most common difference between two bathroom quotes. In New Zealand it must meet the building code, so ask who is doing it and what certification you get.
Can new tiles go over old ones?
Sometimes on a floor if the existing tiles are sound and the height increase works, but rarely in a wet area where the waterproofing underneath is the point. A tiler will tell you after seeing it.
Who supplies the tiles?
Usually you, and it is worth confirming. Order around ten percent extra for cuts and breakages, because matching a batch later is often impossible.
How long will the bathroom be out of use?
Commonly several days once waterproofing cure times and grouting are counted, and longer as part of a full renovation. Ask for the days it is unusable, not just the days someone is on site.
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