How to Find a Tiler

People have been using tiles to decorate their homes for thousands of years, and for good reason. Tiling is hardwearing, practical, and attractive, and can be used throughout the home – from bathrooms and kitchens to hallways and even outdoors.

Picking out the ideal wall or floor tiles for your makeover can be great fun, but finding the right person to fit them can often feel more daunting. At MyBuilder.com, we’re dedicated to helping homeowners find the best tradesmen, and we know a few things about how to find a good tiler. Here are some tips to keep in mind when you’re looking to add some new tiles to your home.

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Do your research

You might have spent hours, days or even weeks agonising over how your room will look after its facelift, trying to decide between stylish metro wall tiles or a chic hexagonal floor design. After all that hard work, it makes no sense hiring a tiler on the spur on the moment, when you want the best person for the job.

Whereas once upon a time you may have looked through a directory or hoped that a friend might be able to recommend a trusted person, you now have a wealth of options for researching potential tradesmen. On MyBuilder.com, each tradesperson is reviewed by past customers, giving you the chance to see what other homeowners really thought of them. When you do meet up with potential tradesmen, you shouldn’t be afraid to ask them about their experience, or to see pictures of their past jobs. Many tradesmen will even be able to put you in touch with past clients, so you can speak to them directly about their work.

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Check they’re familiar with your kind of job

Tiling can be a relatively simple job, such as installing a new splashback, or a full-blown renovation job that strips everything back before installing floor and wall tiles. Whatever the scope of your job, you need to ensure that the tiler you hire is up to the task, and has done similar jobs before. Many general builders and handymen will be able to handle smaller tiling jobs, but for larger and more complex projects, it may be worth hiring a specialist tiler who has a track record of completing their jobs to a high standard. With tiling, it’s all about experience and time spent learning the ropes, rather than any specific qualifications.

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Get quotes that cover everything

With any larger tiling job that may take some time to complete, it’s usually worthwhile getting at least three quotes from tradespeople. How they price the job will tell you a lot about their approach and how they’ll handle the job. It’s essential that all quotes are like-for-like and cover everything – for example, if they are removing and disposing of previous wall and floor tiles. When it comes to payments, be wary of tradesmen who expect paying for the work upfront – aside from a small deposit, jobs will typically be paid for upon completion.

Like the tiles themselves, quality tiling can last for years, so it’s vital it’s done properly. Buying the right products – whether hallway, kitchen or bathroom tiles – and hiring the right person to fit them is an investment that will give you peace of mind for a long time to come, so ensure you make the best possible choice.

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