Tilers in Melbourne, VIC
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Tilers near Melbourne
Hiring a tiler in Melbourne: what to check
- Ask for a written quote that lists labour, materials and GST.
- Get a written contract for larger jobs, and don’t pay a big deposit up front.
- Confirm they hold public liability insurance.
- Check the ABN on the ABN Lookup website.
- Ask how long the job will take and who will be on site.
Typical jobs
- Bathroom and ensuite tiling
- Kitchen splashbacks
- Floor tiling (indoor and outdoor)
- Wall tiling and feature walls
- Re-grouting and tile repairs
- Pool and alfresco tiling
What affects the cost of a tiler in Melbourne?
Every job is different, so prices vary. These are the main things that change what you’ll pay — use them to compare quotes like for like:
- Area in square metres, and how many cuts and corners there are.
- Tile type and size: large-format porcelain and natural stone take longer to lay.
- Preparation: removing old tiles, screeding or levelling floors.
- Waterproofing in wet areas, which is often a separate trade.
- Pattern: herringbone and other feature layouts take extra time.
- Supply: whether you buy the tiles or the tiler supplies them.
Ask two or three local tilers for written, itemised quotes. A site visit usually gives a more accurate price than a phone estimate.
Local tips for Melbourne
- Apartment bathrooms and hard floors often need strata approval, and by-laws may require acoustic underlay. Check before you book.
- On reactive clay soils, slab movement can crack rigid tiling. Ask about movement joints and flexible adhesives and grouts.
- With cold winters, underfloor heating is popular. Decide before tiling, as it goes under the tiles.
- Original encaustic, terrazzo or period tiles in older homes can sometimes be restored rather than replaced.
- Wet-area waterproofing should meet Australian Standard AS 3740. Ask who is doing it and whether you will get a waterproofing certificate.
Helpful guides
About Melbourne
Melbourne has Victorian and Edwardian terraces and weatherboards in the inner suburbs, post-war brick homes further out and a large number of apartments in and around the CBD. Its weather changes quickly, winters are cold and damp, and parts of the city sit on reactive clay soils.
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Tilers in Melbourne: FAQs
Do tilers need a licence in VIC?
In Victoria, domestic building work worth more than $10,000 (labour and materials) generally needs a builder registered with the Building and Plumbing Commission (formerly the VBA). Check registration and what it covers before you sign.
Who does the waterproofing in a bathroom?
Sometimes the tiler, sometimes a separate waterproofer. Either way it should meet AS 3740 and, depending on your state and the job value, may need its own licence. Ask for a certificate when it is done.
Can new tiles go over old tiles?
Sometimes, if the old tiles are sound, well bonded and the floor height allows it, but in wet areas old tiles usually need to come up so the waterproofing can be replaced. Ask the tiler to explain their recommendation.
How long does a bathroom tiling job take?
It depends on the size, preparation and waterproofing curing times. Ask for a timeline that includes waterproofing, tiling and grouting, and who else (plumber, electrician) needs to be scheduled.
How are tilers near Melbourne ordered on Find My Tradie?
Results are real, live listings shown nearest-first by distance from Melbourne (3000). Each card shows how far away the business is and whether its service area covers you. Find My Tradie is a new directory, so if there are few listings near you yet, try a nearby suburb.
Is Find My Tradie free to use?
Yes. Searching is free for homeowners, and you contact the business directly by phone or email. We don’t take a cut of your job.
I’m a tiler in Melbourne. How do I list my business?
You can list your business for $19 a month including GST, paid by direct debit. Your listing shows your trades, service area and contact details. Start at findmytradie.au/join/.
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