Do tilers charge call-out fees?

Call-out fees are common to cover attendance and the initial assessment. This fee is usually separate from labour and materials, and small repairs may still attract it. After-hours or emergency visits are often charged at a higher rate, so confirm call-out and availability terms when requesting quotes.

Do tilers need a licence in Australia?

Yes. Tiling work generally requires a licensed tradesperson in all Australian states and territories, and in NSW licences are administered by NSW Fair Trading. Ask to see a valid state tiling or building licence number on quotes or invoices, and look for industry credentials such as Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling, a White Card, public liability insurance and an ABN with active GST registration.

Cost Guide

Tiler Costs in Australia

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Hourly rate

$75/hr

Call-out fee

$95

After-hours

1.5x – 2.0x

Price Ranges

Common tiler jobs & costs

Prices based on Australia market data. Most jobs are quoted as fixed price rather than hourly.

Regrout or reseal$295 – $4,295

Tile and substrate conditionGrout and finish typeArea size and layout complexityPreparation, tooling and curing timeNeed for additional trades or staged work

Shower Tile Issues$248 – $1,795

Severity of leak and waterproofingTile matching and sourcing difficultyGrout, caulk and mould remediationSubstrate condition and accessNeed for additional trades or visits

Splashback Tiling$495 – $5,595

Finish and pattern complexityTile supply and sourcingSubstrate condition and removalWet-area waterproofing requirementsCall-out fee and labour hours

Tile Install$515 – $28,095

Tile type and finishArea size and layout complexitySubstrate condition and levellingWaterproofing and penetrationsTiming and site access

Tile RepairRequest quote

Substrate conditionNeed for waterproofing reinstatementExtent and number of tilesTile supply and match difficultyNumber of visits and drying time

Tiler General Help$345 – $8,095

Job scope and area sizeSubstrate condition and levellingWaterproofing and wet-area regimeWho supplies the tilesTiming and access (after-hours/staging)

Prices are indicative and based on typical jobs in the Australia area. Your actual quote may differ based on specific job requirements. Get a personalised estimate for an accurate price.

Licensing & Compliance

Tiler licensing requirements

Tiler is regulated in Australia. Requirements vary by state. Here's what to know before hiring.

What to look for

Valid state tiling or building licence number displayed on quotes and invoices
ABN with active GST registration
Public liability insurance ($5M minimum)
White Card (construction induction) held by all site workers
Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling (CPC31320) qualification

Requirements by state

New South Wales — Contractor Licence — Wall and Floor Tiling required · Verify

Victoria — Domestic Builder (Limited to Floor and Wall Tiling Work) required · Verify

Queensland — Wall and Floor Tiling Licence required · Verify

Western Australia — Required for jobs over contract value over 20000 · Verify

South Australia — Building Work Contractor Licence — Wall and Floor Tiling required · Verify

Tasmania — Builder Licence — Wall and Floor Tiling required · Verify

Northern Territory — Required for jobs over prescribed building work, contract value over 12000 · Verify

Australian Capital Territory — Required for jobs over building work over threshold · Verify

Common Questions

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