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The Best Tilers in Adelaide

Seven Adelaide tilers covering bathrooms, floors, pools, leaking showers and heritage tessellated work. These are tradespeople who lay tile, not shops that sell it. We also note what each one says about waterproofing and warranty.

By Joel Bauer, Adelaide, South Australia

Illustrative photo. Photo: Unsplash.

A tiler is one of the trades where you only really see the work once it is done. The part that matters most is hidden. In a shower, bathroom or laundry the waterproofing under the tiles does the real work, so before you compare tile samples ask who does the waterproofing and whether you get a written warranty for it.

The seven tilers below cover quite different jobs. East Adelaide Tiling Co in Stepney has done heritage restoration since 1974, including tessellated verandahs and porches. SA Sealing & Tiling in Glynde is worth calling first if a shower is leaking and you want to know whether it can be repaired before paying for a full retile. D&D Tiling and Renovations in Blair Athol lists pool tiling. SNG Tiling and Bathroom Renovations handles a whole bathroom, including demolition and plumbing and electrical fit-off. Adelaide Master Tiling does underfloor heating and large format tile.

Warranties vary a lot. All Areas Tiling says it provides a 7-year warranty on its tiling or renovation work and a 10-year warranty on waterproofing, while others publish nothing, so ask for terms in writing. None of the tilers here publish fixed prices, which is normal because most want a site visit before they quote. Ask for the quote to be split into demolition, preparation, waterproofing and tiling so two quotes can be compared.

To be included a tiler needed a Google rating of 4.6 or higher from at least 10 reviews, tiling as its core trade rather than tile retail and a working website describing its own services. It also needed a currently trading Google listing. Warranty terms and years in business come from each business's own site. Where a tiler publishes a licence number, checking it on the Consumer and Business Services register is still under way. I have not tried to confirm the finer points of licensing rules here, so check anything you rely on with CBS. The seven tilers follow.

Waterproofing matters more than the tiles

Tiles and grout are not waterproof. In a shower, bathroom or laundry the membrane underneath does the work. A failed membrane is what leads to rotting floors and damp walls next door. The Australian Standard for this is AS 3740:2021 Waterproofing of domestic wet areas, which the National Construction Code references for domestic wet areas.

Ask every tiler who does the waterproofing, which membrane they use and whether you get a written certificate for it when the job is done. Some tilers on this list do it themselves and one offers a separate 10-year warranty on waterproofing. If the waterproofer is a different trade, find out who is responsible if the shower leaks.

Licences: what to ask in SA

In South Australia, sa.gov.au says anyone running a business that carries out or organises building work for others needs a building work contractor's licence from Consumer and Business Services, subcontractors included. Some Adelaide tilers publish a licence number starting with BLD, which you can check on the CBS licence register.

We could not confirm from CBS whether every tiling-only or waterproofing-only job falls under that licence, so do not treat a missing number as proof of anything either way. For a full bathroom renovation, ask who holds the licence for the whole job. If you are unsure, CBS licensing answers on 131 882.

Get a quote you can compare

Ask for the quote to be split into demolition and rubbish removal, preparation such as screeding and sheeting, waterproofing, tiling labour and materials. A single lump sum hides where the money goes and makes two quotes impossible to compare. None of the tilers on this list publish fixed prices, which is normal, so expect a site visit before a firm number.

Check who supplies the tiles. Some tilers supply them, others lay tiles you buy yourself. If you buy your own, order extra for cuts and breakages and keep a spare box from the same batch for future repairs. Also ask whether plumbing and electrical work is included or quoted by those trades separately.

Tile choice and warranty

Porcelain is denser than ceramic and absorbs less water, so it is the usual pick for floors and outdoor areas, while ceramic is fine for most walls and splashbacks. Natural stone looks great but needs sealing and more care. Large format tiles need a very flat floor, so ask whether preparation is included. For wet floors and outdoor areas ask about slip resistance before you fall for a polished finish.

Warranties vary a lot between tilers. On this list the published terms range from a 5-year guarantee to a written 10-year warranty on waterproofing. Get the warranty in writing, check whether it covers workmanship only or materials too. Keep your invoice and any waterproofing certificate with your house papers.

The list side by side

No.NameAreaBest forRating
01Aura TilingAdelaide metro and regionalWall and floor tiling across new builds and renovations5 (102)
02SNG Tiling and Bathroom RenovationsAdelaideComplete bathroom renovations from one team5 (61)
03East Adelaide Tiling CoStepneyHeritage tessellated tiling and restoration4.9 (22)
04SA Sealing & TilingGlyndeLeaking showers, regrouting and resealing4.8 (37)
05Adelaide Master TilingAdelaideBathrooms and ensuites with underfloor heating or large format tile4.6 (41)
06D&D Tiling and RenovationsBlair AtholPool tiling and balcony waterproofing5 (20)
07All Areas TilingAdelaideBathroom renovations with written warranties5 (12)

Aura Tiling

Adelaide metro and regional. Wall and floor tiling across new builds and renovations

An Adelaide tiling business with 17 years in the trade that covers kitchens, bathrooms, floors and outdoor areas. It also does waterproofing, screeding and tile removal. It lays ceramic, porcelain, stone, mosaic and marble. Its review count is the deepest of any tiler we looked at.

  • 17 years in the tiling industry (per their site)
  • Waterproofing, screeding and tile removal
  • Works across Adelaide metro and regional areas
  • Licence number published on their website
Rating
5 from 102 reviews on Google
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SNG Tiling and Bathroom Renovations

Adelaide. Complete bathroom renovations from one team

A family-owned Adelaide business that does floor and wall tiling, splashbacks and outdoor tiling. Its main strength is full bathroom renovations, covering demolition, plastering, re-sheeting, plumbing and electrical fit-off, niches and shower screens. It can also supply the tiles, so you are not chasing other trades.

  • Full bathroom renovations including demolition
  • Can supply tiles and accessories
  • Family-owned
  • Licence number published on their website
Rating
5 from 61 reviews on Google
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East Adelaide Tiling Co

Stepney. Heritage tessellated tiling and restoration

Brothers Joe and Dino Mannarino started tiling together in 1974 and moved into heritage restoration and reproduction, including tessellated verandahs and porches. Their site lists work on Ayers House and the Mitchell Building at the University of Adelaide. They also do bathroom renovations, new homes and repairs, but a character home is where they stand out.

  • Tiling since 1974 (per their site)
  • Heritage and tessellated restoration specialists
  • Bathroom renovations and repairs
  • Inner east base in Stepney
Rating
4.9 from 22 reviews on Google
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SA Sealing & Tiling

Glynde. Leaking showers, regrouting and resealing

A tiling and sealing business that focuses on waterproofing, regrouting and resealing as well as new tiling for bathrooms, kitchens and outdoor areas. It also offers tile repairs and anti-slip treatment. Worth calling first if your shower is leaking and you want to know whether it can be repaired before you pay for a full retile.

  • Leaking shower repair and resealing
  • Regrouting and anti-slip treatment
  • 5-year guarantee on its work (per their site)
  • Based in Glynde
Rating
4.8 from 37 reviews on Google
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Adelaide Master Tiling

Adelaide. Bathrooms and ensuites with underfloor heating or large format tile

A tiling business with more than 20 years of experience that handles bathrooms, ensuites, laundries, splashbacks and floors for renovations and new builds. Its service list includes waterproofed showers, demolition, underfloor heating and large format, tessellated and marble tiles. It starts with a free on-site consultation.

  • More than 20 years of experience (per their site)
  • Underfloor heating and large format tiles
  • Waterproofing and demolition
  • Free on-site consultation
Rating
4.6 from 41 reviews on Google
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D&D Tiling and Renovations

Blair Athol. Pool tiling and balcony waterproofing

A northern suburbs business doing tiling, waterproofing, screeding and bathroom renovations. It is one of the few here that lists pool tiling and pool renovation alongside balcony, laundry and bathroom waterproofing. The site says the team has more than seven years of hands-on experience.

  • Pool tiling and pool renovation
  • Balcony, laundry and bathroom waterproofing
  • Screeding and floor preparation
  • More than seven years of experience (per their site)
Rating
5 from 20 reviews on Google
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All Areas Tiling

Adelaide. Bathroom renovations with written warranties

A family-run tiling and renovation business that has been working in Adelaide for more than ten years. It strips and rebuilds bathrooms and organises qualified plumbers and electricians where needed. On completion it provides certificates, including a 7-year warranty on its tiling or renovation work and a 10-year warranty on waterproofing.

  • 7-year warranty on tiling work (per their site)
  • 10-year warranty on waterproofing (per their site)
  • Organises plumbers and electricians
  • Family-run
Rating
5 from 12 reviews on Google
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Frequently asked

What is AS 3740?

AS 3740:2021 Waterproofing of domestic wet areas is the Australian Standard that sets minimum requirements for the materials, design and installation of waterproofing in bathrooms, showers and laundries in homes. It is referenced by the National Construction Code. Ask your tiler to confirm their waterproofing meets it.

Do tilers need a licence in South Australia?

Anyone running a business that carries out or organises building work for others in SA needs a building work contractor's licence from CBS. Some tilers publish a BLD licence number that you can check on the CBS register. We could not confirm on CBS whether every tiling-only job is covered, so ask the tiler directly or call CBS licensing on 131 882.

How much does tiling cost in Adelaide?

None of the tilers on this list publish set rates, because the price depends on preparation, tile size, pattern and access. Ask for an itemised quote after a site visit, with demolition, waterproofing, labour and materials listed separately so you can compare like with like.

Can a leaking shower be fixed without retiling?

Sometimes. If the leak comes from failed grout or silicone, regrouting and resealing can fix it. If the membrane underneath has failed, the tiles usually have to come up. A specialist like SA Sealing & Tiling on this list can tell you which one you are dealing with.

What warranty should I expect from a tiler?

Published terms on this list include a 5-year guarantee, a 7-year warranty on tiling and a 10-year warranty on waterproofing. Ask for the warranty in writing and check whether it covers workmanship, materials or both.

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