Tiler pricing in Hamilton
What tilers charge in Hamilton (typically C$50-C$95/hr), the local factors that move the rate, and a sample quote you can use as a starting point.
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Hamilton tiler pricing
What tilers should charge in Hamilton
Hamilton tile installers serve Ancaster + Dundas + Westdale premium bathroom + kitchen renovations, Toronto commuter gentrification reno work in Durand / Kirkendall / Strathcona, pre-1925 brick row period-correct mosaic + hex + subway tile restoration, McMaster student-housing landlord refurbishment in Westdale, and Stelco / Dofasco commercial floor tile. OBC 2024 + Ontario Plumbing Code govern bathroom waterproofing. Italian / Spanish porcelain imports common at premium tier. HST 13% applies.
Hourly rate
C$50-C$95
per hour, weekday daytime
Call-out fee
C$35-C$75
within standard radius
After-hours
1.5-2x
evening, weekend, holiday
Job pricing
What to charge for common tiler jobs in Hamilton
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 CAD.
Site visit and measure
What's included
Most tilers visit free for jobs over $1,500. 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.
Hamilton quote factors
What to factor into your Hamilton tiler quote
Local context that should shape what you quote as a tiler in Hamilton. Humid continental similar to Toronto with Niagara Escarpment microclimate. Cold snowy winters (December-March, -10°C to -25°C, lake-effect snow from Lake Ontario, heavy snow on the Mountain due to elevation), hot humid summers (July-August, 28-32°C with high humidity), moderate rainfall (~890mm/year). Freeze-thaw cycles 50-70/year. Niagara Escarpment microclimate affects Mountain vs City below dramatically.
Ancaster + Dundas + Westdale large-format porcelain
Ancaster (L9G/L9K), Dundas (L9H), Westdale (L8S), Locke Street (L8P), escarpment Stoney Creek (L8E), and Burlington-adjacent Greenwood / Lakeland clients want 600x1200mm and larger porcelain. Quote per-sqm at CAD $145-$330 install rate plus tile (CAD $95-$650+/sqm material). Standard Hamilton (Mountain L9C/L8T/L8V/L8W, Crown Point L8K, Stipley L8L) CAD $95-$220/sqm install + tile.
Pre-1925 mosaic + hex + subway restoration
Durand (L8N/L8R), Kirkendall (L8P), Strathcona (L8R), North End (L8R) pre-1925 brick row + semi-detached bathrooms have original mosaic floor tile, hex tile, and subway wall tile needing period-correct restoration. Quote heritage tile sourcing and installation at CAD $650-$2,200/sqm for matching-tile restoration. Specialist work; Toronto commuter buyers since 2015 fund the premium.
Bathroom waterproofing OBC + OPC required
Ontario Building Code (OBC 2024) + Ontario Plumbing Code require bathroom waterproofing (Schluter Kerdi, Hydro Ban, RedGard, or full PVC pan). Quote waterproofing (CAD $65-$145/sqm) as a separate line on every bathroom job. State 'OBC 2024 and Ontario Plumbing Code compliant' on the quote. Improperly waterproofed bathrooms cause downstairs leaks and insurance disputes.
Imported tile lead times
Italian (Marca Corona, Coem, Marazzi), Spanish (Porcelanosa, Apavisa), Turkish, Portuguese premium imports run 8-14 weeks to Hamilton via Port of Montreal or Halifax. Canadian / domestic North American (Olympia, Centura, Daltile): 2-4 weeks. Quote lead time on the contract; City of Hamilton permit timeline (6-14 weeks for bathroom renos with plumbing changes) often runs in parallel.
McMaster student-housing refurbishment
Westdale (L8S), Ainslie Wood, Mohawk College area student-housing landlord refurbishment uses basic ceramic tile (300x300 or 300x600 white subway). Quote per-bathroom ($2,200-$5,500 with tile included) at landlord portfolio rates. Volume work; build relationships with 5-15 student-housing landlords for recurring revenue.
Stelco / Dofasco commercial floor tile
Hamilton's Industrial Sector and Stelco / Dofasco office + amenity areas generate steady commercial floor tile work: change rooms, lunchrooms, washrooms, lobby tile. Quote commercial floor tile at CAD $85-$185/sqm install + tile, with WHMIS 2015, WSIB clearance, and slip-resistance compliance (R10/R11 ratings) documented on the quote.
Sample quote
A real Hamilton 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
Hamilton tiler pricing questions, answered
Common questions about tiler pricing in Hamilton, with answers framed for tradies pricing their own work.
Per-sqm install (labour only): CAD $95-$220 standard Hamilton (Mountain L9C/L8T/L8V/L8W, lower Stoney Creek, Crown Point L8K, Stipley L8L), CAD $145-$330+ for Ancaster (L9G/L9K), Dundas (L9H), Westdale (L8S), Locke Street (L8P), large-format porcelain. Add tile material (CAD $65-$650+/sqm depending on tier). Heritage pre-1925 restoration CAD $650-$2,200/sqm. HST 13% on top.
CAD $12,000-$38,000 for a 6-10 sqm Ancaster or Dundas bathroom in tile and labour depending on tier. Includes substrate prep, OBC + Ontario Plumbing Code waterproofing (CAD $65-$145/sqm), tile install (CAD $145-$330/sqm), tile material (CAD $95-$650+/sqm), and grouting. Quote rip-out and disposal separately. HST 13% on top.
Yes, niche premium revenue funded by Toronto commuter buyers since 2015. Durand, Kirkendall, Strathcona, North End, Beasley, Stipley pre-1925 bathrooms have original mosaic floor tile, hex tile, and subway wall tile. Quote heritage tile sourcing and installation at CAD $650-$2,200/sqm. Specialist work; build a portfolio.
Yes, always, on bathroom and wet-area jobs. OBC 2024 and Ontario Plumbing Code require bathroom waterproofing. Quote Schluter Kerdi, Hydro Ban, RedGard, or full PVC pan (CAD $65-$145/sqm) as a separate line. State 'OBC 2024 and Ontario Plumbing Code compliant' on the quote. Improperly waterproofed bathrooms cause downstairs leaks and insurance disputes.
Italian, Spanish, Turkish, Portuguese imports: 8-14 weeks to Hamilton via Port of Montreal or Halifax. Canadian / domestic (Olympia, Centura, Daltile): 2-4 weeks. Premium domestic (Saltillo, Heath Ceramics): 3-6 weeks. Quote on the contract; City of Hamilton permit timeline (6-14 weeks for bathroom renos) often runs in parallel.
Hourly rates are $50 to $90 in the US, £28-65 in the UK, A$55-110 in Australia, R180-500 in South Africa, and C$50-95 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 $2,000, 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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