Tiling A Floor Estimate

[catholic]

I have a conservatory measuring approx. 12' 6" x 10' 4" I have already bought ceramic floor tiles 20" x 12" to replace the existing laminate floor. I have been given an estimate of £500 to do the work plus £100 for materials. The estimate does include taking up the laminate floor. I haven't been told how long the job will take. Does this figure seem reasonable?

[Zacs-Master]

This works out at approx £40/ sq yd which is a bit on the high side for a domestic job.

[The Builder]

To be fair to the chap, pricing something like this can be very difficult. The tiling is easy to estimate, but you really don't know just what the surface is like under the laminate.

Tiles of that size need a good, level surface or they will rock. He may have to coat the floor with floor leveller before he can begin tiling.

To remove the laminate, straighten the floor, and tile, may well take a couple of days. Don't forget that he'll have to return for a third day to grout.

Then there's the bead of sealant around the perimeter. Not essential, but good practice.

At around £200 per day for a good tiler, your figure may well be right. Perhaps you might consider taking up the laminate yourself. Then he can give you a precise quote.

[catholic]

Thank you to The Builder and Zacs-Master. I appreciate you both taking the time to reply. I hadn't considered the state of the sub floor so will take that into consideration.