Tiler pricing in Dundalk
What tilers charge in Dundalk (typically €35-€80/hr), the local factors that move the rate, and a sample quote you can use as a starting point.
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Dundalk tiler pricing
What tilers should charge in Dundalk
Dundalk tilers serve Blackrock (A91) and Bay Estate (A91) premium bathroom and kitchen renos, Marlbog Road and Castletown (A91) detached new-build, M1 commuter belt new-build at Marshes Upper and Marlbog, and PayPal + Diageo commercial fit-out. Tile Association of Ireland (TAI) is the trust signal. Imported large-format porcelain common at premium tier; Brexit added customs lag on UK and NI suppliers.
Hourly rate
€35-€80
per hour, weekday daytime
Call-out fee
€25-€53
within standard radius
After-hours
1.5-2x
evening, weekend, holiday
Job pricing
What to charge for common tiler jobs in Dundalk
Real-world price ranges for the jobs local tradies quote every week. Use the table as a starting point for your own quotes and adjust for parts, access, and your overheads. All figures in EUR.
Site visit and measure
What's included
Most tilers visit free for jobs over €1,050. Detailed CAD plans for patterned floors may be charged.
Kitchen splashback (per sqm)
What's included
Includes tile cuts around outlets, edge trim, grout, and 1-2 days labour. Mosaic or natural stone adds cost.
Bathroom wall tile (per sqm)
What's included
Includes waterproofing membrane on wet areas, tile, grout, and labour. Patterns and small format tiles cost more.
Bathroom floor tile (per sqm)
What's included
Includes waterproofing, screed if needed, tile, grout, and labour. Large format porcelain or anti-slip rated tiles cost more.
Full bathroom retile (walls + floor)
What's included
Includes strip-out, waterproofing, screed, tiles, grout, silicon, 5-7 days labour. Bath/shower replacement priced separately.
Kitchen floor tile (per sqm)
What's included
Includes prep, tile, grout, and labour. Skirting cut-back, threshold strips, and edge trim quoted separately.
Outdoor patio tile (per sqm)
What's included
Includes anti-slip rated porcelain or natural stone, drainage falls, exterior-grade adhesive, and labour. Pool surrounds cost more.
Floor screed prep (per sqm)
What's included
Self-levelling compound to fix uneven floors before tile laying. Required where deflection >5mm. Add if floor is concrete-rough.
Tile removal (per sqm)
What's included
Includes strip, debris removal, and substrate clean. Cement-bed tile removal runs higher than thinset.
Dundalk quote factors
What to factor into your Dundalk tiler quote
Local context that should shape what you quote as a tiler in Dundalk. Mild oceanic Atlantic. Mild winters (Dec-Feb, 3-8°C, occasional frost), cool summers (June-Aug, 15-20°C), moderate rainfall (~890mm/year), persistent wind. Storm season Sept-Apr.
TAI registration + CIRI
TAI (Tile Association of Ireland) membership is the regional trust signal. CIRI registration and Safe Pass legally required for construction work. Print all on every quote and invoice. Premium Blackrock, Bay Estate and Castletown customers expect TAI-registered tilers.
Blackrock + Bay Estate large-format porcelain premium
Blackrock (A91), Bay Estate (A91), Marlbog Road and Castletown (A91) clients want 600x1200mm and larger porcelain (Porcelanosa, Marazzi, Ceramiche Refin, Floors of Stone Dublin). Quote per-sqm at €65-€120 install rate plus tile (€40-€300+/sqm material). Standard Dundalk €35-€75/sqm install + tile.
Bathroom waterproofing + I.S. EN 14411 compliance
Irish Standard I.S. EN 14411 and BS 5385 (Wall and floor tiling) require tanking on wet-area substrates. Quote tanking (€25-€55/sqm with anti-mould additives) as separate line on every bathroom and wet-room. Schluter Kerdi, BAL Tank-it, Mapei Mapelastic AquaDefense common spec.
M1 commuter new-build + PayPal fit-out volume
Marshes Upper and Marlbog M1 commuter-belt new-build subdivisions plus PayPal Dundalk and Diageo Dundalk commercial fit-out drive volume work. Quote per-apartment bathroom (€1,800-€4,500 tile and labour) at developer portfolio rates. Brexit added 4-8 weeks customs lag on UK and NI tile suppliers; source EU direct where possible.
VAT 13.5% on labour + 23% on tile materials
Show labour at 13.5% reduced VAT rate (construction services on dwellings) and tile materials at 23% standard rate as separate lines. The Irish VAT threshold is €42,500 services. Commercial PayPal and Diageo clients reclaim, so show net prominently.
Imported tile lead times + Brexit customs
Italian, Spanish, Portuguese porcelain direct: 6-12 weeks to Dundalk. UK domestic via NI wholesalers: 2-4 weeks pre-Brexit, now 4-8 weeks with customs declarations and SPS checks. EU direct route via Dublin Port often faster than UK transhipment post-Brexit. Quote lead time on the contract.
Sample quote
A real Dundalk tiler quote you can copy
Full bathroom retile, walls + floor + shower niche, mid-range porcelain. Replace the line items and rates with your own; the structure stays.
Strip-out existing tile and grout (walls 22sqm, floor 6sqm)
Floor screed and level prep
Waterproofing membrane (Ardex or similar, walls and floor wet areas)
Wall tile (22sqm, porcelain 300x600 customer-choice)
Floor tile (6sqm, anti-slip porcelain 600x600 customer-choice)
Pencil trim in shower niche and external edges (8 linear m, brushed nickel)
Grout (epoxy, neutral grey, all joints) and silicone in corners
Tiling labour (4 days, 1 tiler)
FAQ
Dundalk tiler pricing questions, answered
Common questions about tiler pricing in Dundalk, with answers framed for tradies pricing their own work.
Per-sqm install (labour only): €35-€75 for standard Dundalk, €65-€120+ for premium (Blackrock, Bay Estate, Marlbog Road, Castletown) and large-format porcelain. Add tile material (€25-€300+/sqm depending on tier). State 13.5% VAT on labour and 23% on materials.
Strongly recommended. TAI (Tile Association of Ireland) membership is the regional trust signal. CIRI registration and Safe Pass legally required for construction work. Print all on every quote. Premium Blackrock, Bay Estate and Castletown customers expect TAI-registered tilers.
€3,800-€12,500 for an 8-12sqm Blackrock bathroom in tile and labour depending on tier. Includes substrate prep, tanking (€25-€55/sqm) with anti-mould additives, tile install (€65-€120/sqm), tile material (€40-€300+/sqm), and grouting. Developer or production-rate M1 new-build €1,800-€4,500 per bathroom.
Yes, always, on bathroom and wet-area jobs. I.S. EN 14411 and BS 5385 require tanking on wet-area substrates. Quote tanking (€25-€55/sqm with anti-mould additives) as separate line. Schluter Kerdi, BAL Tank-it, Mapei Mapelastic AquaDefense common spec.
Yes, volume market. Marshes Upper and Marlbog M1 Dublin-Belfast commuter-belt new-build subdivisions drive volume tile demand. Quote per-apartment bathroom (€1,800-€4,500 tile and labour) at developer portfolio rates. Build relationships with M1 corridor developers.
Hourly rates are €35 to €63 in the US, £28-65 in the UK, A€39-110 in Australia, R180-500 in South Africa, and C€35-95 in Canada. Most tilers prefer fixed-price per square metre because it is more transparent and forces a clear scope conversation.
A standard 6-7sqm bathroom (walls + floor + shower) takes 5-7 working days from strip-out to grouting, plus 24-48 hours for waterproofing membrane cure and another 24 hours before the room can be used. Larger or pattern-heavy bathrooms run 7-10 days.
You can, and many customers do for design control. Just confirm with the tiler 1-2 weeks before start so the tile arrives on site in time and the colour matches across boxes. Customer-supplied tile usually voids tile-failure warranties; workmanship warranty stays.
For jobs over €1,400, get 2-3 quotes. Compare tile brand, waterproofing inclusion, substrate prep, pattern and edge detail. The cheapest quote often skips waterproofing or substrate prep, leading to failure within 3 years.
Ceramic is the cheapest and softest; OK for walls, marginal for floors. Porcelain is denser, harder, and frost-proof; the best all-rounder. Natural stone (marble, travertine, slate) is premium-priced, beautiful, and needs sealing before and after grouting.
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