How much does a tiling cost in Adelaide?
Most tiling jobs in Adelaide cost $32–$92/sqm
labour only, depending on tile type
Standard floor tiling in Adelaide costs $32–$83/sqm for labour. Wall tiling is $37–$92/sqm. A full bathroom (floor + walls) runs $550–$1,475 in labour alone. Tile supply is separate.
+2.1%
Tiling costs in Adelaide have risen this quarter, driven by strong construction activity and trade shortages.
Q1 2026 vs Q4 2025
Average Tiling Cost in Adelaide
$126
per hour for standard residential work
Call-Out Fee
$63–$158
Emergency Rate
$263–$735
Common Job
$158–$420
Tiling in Adelaide costs $32–$83/sqm for standard floor tiling (labour only), $37–$92/sqm for wall tiling, and $55–$110/sqm for mosaic or feature work. A full bathroom tiling job runs $550–$1,475 in labour. Tile supply is additional — budget $20–$250/sqm depending on the material.
Detailed Pricing — Adelaide 2026
| Service | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floor tiling — standard (labour) | $32/sqm | $51 | $83 |
| Floor tiling — large format (labour) | $41/sqm | $64 | $92 |
| Wall tiling — standard (labour) | $37/sqm | $55 | $92 |
| Mosaic / feature tiling (labour) | $55/sqm | $78 | $110 |
| Bathroom floor + walls (labour, avg 10sqm) | $550total | $920 | $1,475 |
| Outdoor / patio tiling (labour) | $37/sqm | $55 | $83 |
| Tile removal (existing) | $18/sqm | $32 | $51 |
| Waterproofing (wet areas) | $32/sqm | $51 | $74 |
| Floor levelling / prep | $14/sqm | $28 | $46 |
| Tile supply — budget ceramic | $18/sqm | $32 | $51 |
| Tile supply — mid-range porcelain | $46/sqm | $74 | $110 |
| Tile supply — premium natural stone | $92/sqm | $140 | $230 |
Prices verified February 2026 · Cross-referenced against 90+ Australian trade pricing sources · See methodology
Prices include GST. Based on Adelaide metro area, Feb 2026. Outer suburbs may vary.