Suitable for repairs and full refurbishments
We can replace damaged tiles, retile bathrooms, finish kitchen splashbacks or include tiling within a wider refurbishment, leak reinstatement or property repair programme.
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Wall and floor tiling in Brent
Tiling Contractors in Brent, London
Bathrooms, kitchens, floors and splashbacks across London are tiled by Lian Construction with proper substrate preparation, careful tile-line setting-out and durable grout, trims and sealants at the finish.
Brent overview
Tiling Contractors in Brent
Home to the Wembley regeneration zone, with steady demand for property refurbishment and repairs across a mixed housing stock. Brent falls well within the West London ground Lian Construction covers on a regular basis. For bathroom, kitchen and floor tiling in Brent, that local knowledge means fewer surprises once work is on site and a team that already understands the borough's typical property stock.
Brent's housing stock reflects its position as an outer West London borough that grew rapidly through the interwar period. Much of the borough is characterised by 1920s and 1930s semi-detached and terraced housing, built as London's suburbs expanded along the underground and mainline rail routes. Alongside this are pockets of earlier Victorian and Edwardian terraces closer to the borough's older centres, purpose-built mansion blocks and low-rise flats from the mid-20th century, and post-war council estates of varying scale and condition. More recently, the Wembley regeneration zone has brought a wave of new-build apartment blocks and mixed-use developments into the borough, sitting alongside the older housing rather than replacing it wholesale. This mix means Brent's properties span a wide range of construction methods and ages, from solid brick interwar semis needing damp, roofing or extension work, to newer flats where refurbishment tends to focus on interior fit-out and maintenance. For a contractor, this variety means jobs in Brent rarely follow a single template, and each property's age and construction type shapes the approach needed.
The Wembley regeneration zone has kept construction activity in Brent fairly constant, and that wider building boom tends to spill over into steady demand for refurbishment and repair work on existing homes nearby. Owners of older properties often want to bring their homes up to a similar standard as the new developments going in locally, whether that's a kitchen or bathroom refurbishment, re-roofing, or general repair work following years of deferred maintenance. Landlords in particular face pressure to keep older flats and houses competitive as newer rental stock comes onto the market through regeneration, which pushes many towards refurbishing rather than leaving units untouched between tenancies. Because Brent's housing stock is so mixed, demand isn't concentrated in one type of job: some homeowners need small repair work, others need larger structural or extension projects. This variety, combined with steady background demand from regeneration-driven activity, means there's consistent but not overwhelming work across the borough, without any single dominant type of renovation project standing out.
| Item | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Kitchen splashback | £300–£600 |
| Standard bathroom retile | £1,800–£3,500 |
| Ceramic/porcelain tiles (supply and fit) | £40–£75/sqm |
General London market guidance, not a fixed quote — actual pricing depends on a site survey. Full breakdown: cost guide.
What drives the cost of a tiling job
Tiling prices vary more than most trades because so much depends on what's happening before the tiles go on, not just the tiles themselves. A straightforward kitchen splashback on a flat, dry wall is quick work. A bathroom retile where the floor needs levelling, the walls need re-boarding and the shower area needs tanking is a different job entirely, even if the tiled area looks similar in size. Tile choice affects price too: large format porcelain slabs need more careful handling, levelling clips and sometimes a second pair of hands to lay safely, while small mosaic sheets take longer per square metre because of the extra cutting and grouting involved. Underfloor heating, if it's going in beneath the tiles, adds another stage before laying can start. Complex layouts such as herringbone, brick bond on large tiles, or feature strips and borders take longer to set out accurately than a straightforward grid pattern. Removing and disposing of old tiles, especially where they're stuck to original plaster or lath and plaster in a Victorian property, can add a day or more before the visible work even begins. We price jobs after seeing the substrate and discussing tile choice, not from a fixed rate per square metre, because the preparation work is usually the bigger variable in the final cost.
Signs to look for
Do you need tiling contractors in Brent?
- Silicone sealant around a bath, basin or shower tray has gone black, split or pulled away cleanly from the tile edge over time.
- You're planning a bathroom or kitchen refurbishment and need tiling properly coordinated with plumbing, electrics and plastering work on site.
- A leak has recently been repaired and the affected wall or floor now needs retiling before the room is usable again.
- Existing tiles are dated, chipped or cracked and you want to refresh a splashback or bathroom without undertaking a full renovation.
How the work is handled in Brent
- Step 1Inspect surfaces and tile specification
- Step 2Prepare walls or floors
- Step 3Set out, cut and install tiles
- Step 4Grout, seal and finish edges
Questions
Tiling Contractors questions in Brent
How quickly can Lian start bathroom, kitchen and floor tiling in Brent?
Brent is part of our regular West London coverage, so once we've surveyed the property we can usually confirm a start date quickly. Send the address and scope and we'll arrange the next step.
Do you cover all of Brent?
Yes. Brent falls within the area Lian Construction serves across Greater London.
Will the Wembley regeneration work affect timelines for my project in Brent?
It can, though it depends on how close your property is to the main regeneration sites. Increased local construction activity sometimes means busier roads, tighter parking, or longer lead times for certain trades and materials if demand is high across the area. We'd rather flag a realistic timeline upfront than promise something we can't guarantee, so we'll always factor in local conditions when giving you a schedule.
Do you tile bathrooms after leak repairs?
Yes. Tiling can be included as part of leak repair, bathroom repair or refurbishment work.
How do you prepare a floor or wall before tiling?
We check for movement, uneven surfaces and moisture before tiling, and use suitable backer boards, levelling compound or waterproofing membrane depending on the substrate, rather than tiling straight onto an unsuitable surface.
Do you tank wet areas before tiling a shower or wetroom?
Yes. Shower areas and wetrooms need proper waterproofing behind the tile, not just grout and silicone, and we build this into the preparation stage before any tiles go up.
Talk to Lian Construction about Brent
Send the site address in Brent, photos if available, and the tiling contractors work you need. We can review the scope and arrange the next step.