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What does tiling cost?

NZ, incl. GST · updated 2 November 2026

Typical bathroom or floor area

$5,000

Most jobs land between $1,500 and $14,000.

BallparkNZ 2026 ballpark. Real Connect quotes take over once there are enough.

An estimate for planning, not a quote.

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Tiling

Tiling

Estimated installed price

$2,500

Most jobs like this land between $1,800 and $3,500, incl. GST, supply and labour.

$150–$290 per m²

Floor, 12 m²$150–$290 per m²$1,800–$3,480
NZ 2026 ballparkAn estimate for planning, not a quote.

Includes: Mid-range tiles, adhesive, grout, trims, laying and cleaning up.

Not included: Levelling compound, underfloor heating, plumbing and large-format or mosaic tiles.

People use Connect for bathrooms, kitchens, floors, outdoor areas and waterproofing.

What drives the price

Area, tile size and pattern, waterproofing, levelling, and removing old tiles. Large-format and mosaics take longer.

Example jobs

Bathroom floor and shower walls$4,000–$8,000
Kitchen splashback$800–$1,800
Tiled floor, 30 m²$4,500–$9,000

Example totals are typical NZ ranges incl. GST.

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Questions

How much does tiling cost in NZ?

A typical bathroom or floor area is around $5,000 incl. GST, with most jobs between $1,500 and $14,000. Area, tile size and pattern, waterproofing, levelling, and removing old tiles. Large-format and mosaics take longer.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate based on NZ ballparks to help you plan. Post the job on Connect and vetted local tradies will quote your actual job, free.

Why do quotes for the same job vary so much?

Because tradies often quote slightly different jobs. Connect writes one scope with you first so every quote is for the same work and you can compare them properly.

Prices on this page are estimates incl. GST for a typical residential job in NZ and will vary by site, access, materials and season. They are not a quote.

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