Tiling cost estimation services tailored for all your construction projects
Accurate takeoffs for floor and wall tiles, adhesives, grouts, trims and layout buffers. Built for contractors, builders and suppliers needing reliable tiling quantities to quote or order faster
Why Getting Tiling Quantities Right Is Essential
Avoid Shortfalls and Overordering
Tile layouts include cutting loss, grout spacing, and pattern allowances that impact quantity. We factor these in from the start.
Quote and Order with Clarity
Accurate takeoffs help you submit clean BOQs, reduce RFIs, and place confident orders with suppliers.
Match Supplier and Installer Expectations
We align tile sizes, trim quantities, and joint detailing with common supplier specs and tiling standards used in NZ.
Prevent Wastage and On-Site Adjustments
With breakage buffers and layout-specific allowances, your teams know exactly what to expect.
Save Time During Tendering or Fit-Outs
Our reports make quoting faster and reduce time spent on rechecking quantities or chasing product matches.
What’s Included in Your Tiling Estimate
Our reports go beyond just tile counts. We estimate the full scope based on your drawings, finishes schedule, and laying patterns.
Your Tiling Takeoff Covers:
- Floor tiles and wall tiles by area and layout pattern
- Cutting loss, layout waste, and breakage allowance
- Grout quantity based on tile spacing and surface type
- Adhesive volume by substrate condition and tile size
- Tile trims, edge protectors, and finishing profiles
- Separate line items for bathrooms, kitchens, common areas, etc.
- Optional add-ons like underlayment materials or tile backer boards
What We Include in Every Tiling Estimate
Every estimate is structured to help you plan, price, and deliver your tiling scope with confidence. Whether you’re quoting or ordering, we’ve covered the essential inputs.
Area-Based Tiling Quantities for Floors and Walls
We calculate tiling requirements based on actual surface areas and room layouts. Takeoffs include finish zones, tile sizes, and spacing to ensure precise ordering and easy supplier communication.
Included in every titling estimate:
- Floor and wall tile quantities
- Trim and border tile allowances
- Grout joints and layout loss
- Adhesive and setting material volumes
- Optional tile type breakdown by room or finish area
Tiling Cost Insights Based on Scope and Finish Zones
We help you understand the cost of tiling works by integrating material pricing and optional labour inputs. Estimates are scoped room by room or zone by zone so you can plan spend with confidence.
What we can include:
- Material pricing per tile type, adhesive, grout, trims
- Labour hours based on area, finish level, or pattern complexity
- Cost visibility per bathroom, kitchen, or floor area
- Pricing structure aligned with supplier categories or internal budget formats
Built-In Buffers for Breakage, Cutting, and Layout Loss
Tiling projects involve handling loss due to pattern cuts, offcuts, trimming, and on-site breakage. We factor these in based on tile size, layout complexity, and zone type to help avoid short orders.
Allowances we apply:
- Breakage buffer based on tile material and finish
- Cutting loss for borders, edges, and angled layouts
- Pattern-based overlap and waste percentages
- Room-type variation (wet areas, corridors, feature walls)
Time Estimates Based on Tile Type and Application Area
We provide optional labour inputs to help you assess laying time across different areas. This is especially useful for tender submissions or subcontractor scoping where labour planning needs to be realistic and trade-aligned.
Labour scope can include:
- Hours per square metre based on tile size and substrate
- Zone-based time effort (wet areas vs dry areas)
- Adjustment for complex layouts, trims, or high-detail patterns
- Scope visibility for bathroom sets, kitchen splashbacks, or large open zones
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is included in a tiling estimate?
We provide area-based quantities for floor and wall tiles, adhesive volumes, grout amounts, trims, and allowances for cuts and waste. Each estimate is tailored to your room layouts and finish schedule.
Can I use this estimate to place orders with suppliers?
Yes. The output is structured in a way that aligns with NZ supplier formats. Quantities are grouped by tile type, adhesive, grout, and trims, making it easy to generate purchase orders.
What format will I receive the estimate in?
You’ll get the estimate in Excel format (BOQ or SOQ style). We also provide a PDF version for sharing, and NZS4202 formatting if requested.
How do you calculate tile wastage and cutting loss?
We factor in tile size, pattern direction, layout complexity, and space segmentation. Our process includes standard breakage buffers and layout-based overlaps to help avoid material shortfalls.
How long does it take to get a tiling estimate?
Most residential or small commercial tiling scopes are completed within 48 hours. For larger or more complex projects, we’ll confirm turnaround time before starting.
Do you also estimate labour for tile installation?
Yes, on request. We can provide estimated labour hours based on tile type, substrate, and area, helpful for quoting or subcontractor planning.
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Fast estimates for over 10+ trades
Realistic quantities based on NZ construction practices
Structured BOQs ready for quoting and ordering
Used by both small teams and national suppliers