Tiler pricing in Polokwane
What tilers charge in Polokwane (typically R180-R500/hr), the local factors that move the rate, and a sample quote you can use as a starting point.
No credit card required
Polokwane tiler pricing
What tilers should charge in Polokwane
Polokwane tilers serve Bendor and Sterpark premium bathroom renovations, Westenburg and Fauna Park value renovations, UoL and TUT student rental refurbishments, and Limpopo Provincial Government office tiling. Italian and Spanish porcelain imports compete with local Norcros and Earthcote. Hot dry climate means substrate issues are smaller than coastal. Smaller premium tier than coastal cities. Imported tile lead times longer to Polokwane than to coastal ports.
Hourly rate
R180-R500
per hour, weekday daytime
Call-out fee
R126-R270
within standard radius
After-hours
1.5-2x
evening, weekend, holiday
Job pricing
What to charge for common tiler jobs in Polokwane
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 ZAR.
Site visit and measure
What's included
Most tilers visit free for jobs over R5,400. 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.
Polokwane quote factors
What to factor into your Polokwane tiler quote
Local context that should shape what you quote as a tiler in Polokwane. Hot dry subtropical highveld. Hot dry summers (Nov-Mar, 25-32°C, occasional 35°C+), mild winters (May-Aug, 5-22°C, occasional overnight frost), low rainfall ~470mm/year. UV extreme.
Bendor large-format porcelain
Bendor (0699), Sterpark (0699), Welgelegen (0700), Penina Park (0699) customers want 600x1200mm and larger porcelain. Quote per-sqm at R320-R580 install rate plus tile (R380-R1,650/sqm material). Polokwane premium tier is smaller than coastal; benchmark locally.
Bathroom waterproofing compliance
Polokwane bathroom renos need SANS 10400-W waterproofing compliance. Quote waterproofing layer separately (R250-R420/sqm) before tile install. State waterproofing brand (Sika, Mapei, Bostik) on the quote.
UoL and TUT student rental bathroom refurbishments
UoL (Mankweng) and TUT Polokwane student rental properties need volume bathroom refurbishments between tenants. Quote per-bathroom (R26,000-R52,000) with mid-tier ceramic tile and basic waterproofing. Volume work; lock in maintenance contracts with rental agents in Westenburg, Mankweng, Polokwane Ext.
Limpopo Provincial Government tender tiling
Limpopo Provincial Government department buildings, Capricorn District Municipality, and provincial health facility tiling drives commercial demand. Quote per-sqm (R320-R580 install + tile) with SANS 10400 compliance documentation. Register on Central Supplier Database (CSD) for tender eligibility.
Imported tile lead times
Italian (Marca Corona, Coem), Spanish (Porcelanosa, Apavisa), Turkish premium tile imports run 5-8 week lead times to Polokwane (longer than coastal port cities). Quote lead time on the contract. Local SA brands ship in 1-2 weeks via Joburg distributors.
Subfloor stability dry climate
Polokwane's hot dry climate (humidity 25-50%) means substrate issues smaller than coastal. Less expansion/contraction; standard tile adhesives perform well. Don't over-spec substrate prep on residential jobs; saves customers R5,500-R12,500 per typical bathroom. Use the saving as competitive advantage.
Sample quote
A real Polokwane 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
Polokwane tiler pricing questions, answered
Common questions about tiler pricing in Polokwane, with answers framed for tradies pricing their own work.
R220-R580 per sqm for floor and wall tile install depending on tile size and pattern complexity. R380-R750 per sqm for large-format porcelain (600x1200mm+). Bendor, Sterpark, Welgelegen, Penina Park premium of 12-20%. Quote separately: substrate prep, waterproofing, tile install, grouting, cleanup. Polokwane rates run 30-40% below Cape Town and Joburg.
R280-R580 per sqm install rate for wall and floor tile, plus tile material (R220-R1,650/sqm). Add waterproofing R250-R420/sqm. A typical 8-12sqm bathroom runs R22,000-R75,000 in tile and labour depending on choices. Quote rip-out and disposal separately.
Yes, always, on bathroom and wet-area jobs. Quote waterproofing as a separate line (Sika Sikaproof Membrane, Mapei Mapelastic, Bostik Watergard at R250-R420/sqm). State 'SANS 10400-W compliant' on the quote. Skipping waterproofing voids your warranty.
Yes, UoL (Mankweng) and TUT Polokwane student rental properties need volume bathroom refurbishments between tenants. Quote per-bathroom (R26,000-R52,000) with mid-tier ceramic tile and basic waterproofing. Volume work; lock in maintenance contracts with rental agents in Westenburg, Mankweng, Polokwane Ext.
Italian, Spanish, Turkish imports: 5-8 weeks to Polokwane (longer than coastal port cities). Local SA brands (Norcros, Cobra, Earthcote): 1-2 weeks via Joburg distributors. Premium SA porcelain (Mariwasa, Italtile premium): 2-3 weeks. Quote lead time on the contract.
Hourly rates are R180 to R325 in the US, £28-65 in the UK, AR200-110 in Australia, R180-500 in South Africa, and CR180-95 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 R7,200, 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.
Keep going
More tiler resources
The full international pricing guide, ready-to-send templates, and the main tilers page.
Full tiler pricing guide
International rates across 8 countries, plus all common jobs and a 10-question FAQ.
QuoteGenio for Tilers
Send branded quotes and invoices from your phone in 2 minutes. Built for tilers.
Tiler Quote Template
Tiler quote with liquid membrane warranty, substrate prep, and supply-and-lay rates.
Testimonials
Trusted by tradespeople in Polokwane
Real tilers and other tradies in Polokwane use QuoteGenio to quote and invoice from their phone.
“My clients respond faster to professional PDF quotes. Being able to send via WhatsApp means they do not need to check email. I am closing more jobs.”
Sarah Wilson
Designer · London
“Clients love how professional the quotes look. Feels like I upgraded my whole business overnight. The mobile app is a lifesaver.”
Jessica Martinez
HVAC Contractor · Austin, TX
“Roofs are not cheap. Having itemised quotes with labour and materials split helps clients trust my pricing. My acceptance rate has gone up noticeably.”
Marco Davids
Roofer · Cape Town
Read more
Guides on pricing and quoting
Long-form posts from the QuoteGenio blog that go deeper on quote writing, pricing strategy, and getting paid.
What a Free Quoting Tool for Tradespeople Should Do
Not every free quoting tool for tradespeople earns its keep. A plain checklist of what to look for, what to avoid, and what tradies actually use.
Convert a Quote to an Invoice in One Tap, No Retyping
The one-tap convert flow eliminates the retyping, the duplicate invoice numbers, and the mismatched line items that cost tradies hours each week.
Voice to Quote: Dictate a Job, Get Priced Line Items
Hold the mic, describe the job in your own words, release. The AI drafts a priced quote. What Voice to Quote is, when to use it, and when not to.
Free forever plan
Start quoting faster. Win more jobs.
Create professional quotes in minutes, send instantly, and stay on top of your work without the admin slowing you down.
Free to start. No credit card required.