Cost Guide
Tiler Costs in Australia
Understand typical tiler costs, key price drivers, and after-hours pricing before you request quotes.
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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.
Regrouting & Resealing$407 – $932
Tile and substrate conditionGrout and finish typeArea size and layout complexityPreparation, tooling and curing timeNeed for additional trades or staged work
Shower Tile Repair$295 – $1,095
Severity of leak and waterproofingTile matching and sourcing difficultyGrout, caulk and mould remediationSubstrate condition and accessNeed for additional trades or visits
Splashback Tiling$973 – $1,925
Finish and pattern complexityTile supply and sourcingSubstrate condition and removalWet-area waterproofing requirementsCall-out fee and labour hours
Tile Installation$1,908 – $4,235
Tile type and finishArea size and layout complexitySubstrate condition and levellingWaterproofing and penetrationsTiming and site access
Tile Repair$271 – $835
Substrate conditionNeed for waterproofing reinstatementExtent and number of tilesTile supply and match difficultyNumber of visits and drying time
General & other tiling jobs$470 – $3,445
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 your job, then matched tradies can reach out to quote.
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
Tiler pricing FAQ
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.
How accurate is the instant estimate?
Our estimates are built from research across thousands of local jobs and real pricing data. Use them as a guide when speaking to tilers — your actual quote will depend on your specific job.
How many quotes will I get?
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