Free Tiler Quote Template Australia

Scope of tiling work

Describe preparation, removal, installation and finishing separately. The template's example scope identifies the bathroom area, substrate preparation, waterproofing where included, adhesive, grout, trims and clean-up.

Compare this with Tile bathroom — $7,000. That amount is illustrative only, not a recommended price. The detailed scope is much clearer for both the tiler and customer because it explains what the price includes and where the work stops.

Common tiling jobs this template can be used for

• Bathroom floor tiling
• Bathroom wall tiling
• Shower tiling
• Kitchen splashbacks
• Laundry tiling
• Floor tiling
• Wall tiling
• Feature walls
• Outdoor tiling
• Patio tiling
• Balcony tiling
• Renovation tiling
• New-build tiling
• Commercial tiling
• Tile replacement
• Tile repairs
• Regrouting where applicable

Tailor each tiling quotation template to the actual job. A small repair and a complete bathroom need different scope, quantities and assumptions.

What should tilers consider when pricing a job?

Check tiled area, tile size, tile type, pattern and cutting requirements. Allow for existing tile removal, surface preparation, waterproofing where included and floor levelling. List adhesive, grout, trims, silicone and consumables.

Estimate labour and additional workers, access, delivery, waste, supplier trips, travel and equipment. Administration, business overheads and profit margin also belong in internal costing. Check that labour and materials already included in another allowance are not counted twice.

Use 10 Costs Tradies Forget When Quoting Jobs as a checklist and read How Much Should a Tradie Charge Per Hour in Australia?. The free hourly-rate calculator uses your own business figures.

Measure the tiled area carefully

Tile quantities commonly depend on square metres. For a simple rectangular area: Length × Width = Area in square metres.

For example, 4 m × 3 m = 12 m². Bathrooms and irregular areas may need to be broken into separate floor and wall sections before adding the total. Check your actual measurements and buying units.

Don't forget cutting and material waste

The quantity purchased can be greater than the finished tiled area because of cuts, breakages, tile layout, pattern matching, corners, niches, irregular rooms, large-format tiles and future spare tiles.

The appropriate allowance depends on the tile and layout. This tiling pricing template does not recommend one universal waste percentage.

Tile size and layout can change the labour involved

Small tiles, large-format tiles, mosaics, herringbone, diagonal patterns, feature borders, niches, numerous cuts, tight spaces and uneven substrates can all change the work involved.

Two rooms with the same square metres can require very different amounts of labour. Estimate the actual layout rather than applying a universal price per square metre.

Don't underestimate surface preparation

Preparation may involve removing existing tiles and old adhesive, cleaning, filling, grinding, levelling, repairing minor defects and preparing the substrate. Include only the tasks actually assessed and agreed for the job.

Tiling onto a ready surface is different from preparing an old renovation area. This is a costing checklist, not structural advice or an installation specification.

Clearly state whether waterproofing is included

For work where waterproofing is relevant, state whether it is included, excluded or being completed by another contractor. Clearly define who is responsible for the included work and how it fits the quoted scope.

This template does not prescribe waterproofing methods, regulatory requirements or certification.

Is the tiler supplying the tiles?

Say whether the tiler supplies the tiles, the customer supplies them, tiles are priced separately or a provisional allowance is being used. Identify the selected tile or allowance so both parties understand what has been priced.

If the customer supplies tiles, your costing may still need to account for collection, delivery handling, checking quantities, storage and additional trips caused by shortages. State the work included rather than assuming these tasks take no time.

Should tilers mark up materials?

Supplying adhesive, grout, trims, waterproofing products and other materials involves more than the supplier invoice. Calculating quantities, ordering, collecting, coordinating delivery, handling shortages, managing damaged products and returning unused items take time and resources.

Use your own business figures rather than a fixed markup percentage. Read How to Mark Up Materials on a Trade Quote and check that handling or delivery has not already been recovered elsewhere.

Should tilers charge hourly, per square metre or a fixed price?

Different methods may suit different work. Per-square-metre pricing can be useful internally for straightforward areas, but square metres alone do not account for preparation, tile size, layout, cuts, niches, access, existing tile removal, waterproofing or substrate condition.

Hourly pricing may suit repairs, investigation work, small jobs or unknown preparation. Fixed-price quotes may suit clearly defined bathrooms, kitchen splashbacks, known floor areas or new-build tiling.

Understand internal labour costs regardless of the method presented to the customer. Read How Much Should a Tradie Charge Per Hour in Australia?. If you are considering a tiling estimate template because important quantities remain unknown, read Quote vs Estimate: What's the Difference for Tradies? before deciding how to present the price.

What should you check before quoting a tiling job?

Confirm total tile area, floor area and wall area; tile size, type, layout and pattern; existing tiles and removal; substrate condition, preparation, waterproofing and floor levels.

Check niches, edges, trims, grout, silicone, access and waste. Confirm tile supply, labour, delivery and clean-up, then review the final inclusions and exclusions before sending.

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