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Know who they are
- Business identity & trading history
- Relevant previous work
TILER GUIDE
How to check a tilerbefore you hire.
Practical guidance on substrate preparation, waterproofing, installation materials, layout and final finish.
Check a tilerAt a glance
For tiling work, pay particular attention to:
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Get the background right
- Substrate & waterproofing
- Adhesive, grout & installation system
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Agree the layout & conditions
- Layout, cuts & visual finish
- Underfloor heating / movement considerations
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Sequence and snag it
- Programme & payment structure
- Completion & snagging
What to verify
The essentials at a glance.
Open any area to see the detailed checks, questions to ask and what good looks like.
Practical conversations
Questions worth asking
Resolve the responsibilities, assumptions and practical details that matter before work begins.
How will the substrate be prepared?
Resolve this point before work begins.
Is waterproofing included?
Resolve this point before work begins.
Are the tiles suitable for the location?
Resolve this point before work begins.
Can we agree the layout and grout width first?
Resolve this point before work begins.
How will edges and corners be finished?
Resolve this point before work begins.
Does the tile need sealing?
Resolve this point before work begins.
Look for a coherent pattern
Evidence that supports confidence
Look for several consistent signals rather than relying on any one claim or profile.
- Comparable tile-format experience
- Clear substrate / waterproofing plan
- Installation materials matched to the job
- Agreed layout
Resolve uncertainty
Things worth investigating
Not automatic failures — prompts to look more closely.
- Tiling over unstable substrate
- Wet-area preparation unclear
- Layout not agreed
- Heating restart / cure times ignored
Protect the project
Before you agree the work
Turn the check into a clear project agreement.
Clarify substrate and waterproofing before work begins.
Clarify installation materials before work begins.
Clarify layout / trims before work begins.
Clarify cure time and snagging before work begins.
Useful answers
Tiler hiring FAQs
Straightforward answers to common questions about hiring a tiler.
Does a tiler need a licence?
There is no single UK licence every tiler must hold. Relevant experience, substrate preparation, waterproofing where needed and a clear installation specification are usually stronger checks.
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Check the tiler's details and get a clearer view of the evidence before you commit.