Word of mouth still travels faster than any advert when it comes to tilers in Aberdeen. Aberdeen is dominated by granite — both literally, in the iconic grey stone of the older West End, Rosemount and Ferryhill streets, and architecturally, in the oil-boom era new-builds across the Bridge of Don and Westhill. Granite walls make external repair work harder, and the city's North Sea climate hits exposed roofing and brickwork harder than further south.
Aberdeen's older bathrooms often back onto external granite walls that need careful prep — local tilers know which adhesives bond reliably to that substrate.
We've pulled together the 5 best-reviewed tilers in Aberdeen, plus the prices, checks and questions worth knowing before you book.
What tilers in Aberdeen typically handle
A tiler lays ceramic, porcelain, stone and mosaic tiles — bathrooms, kitchen splashbacks, shower walls and floors, hallways, fireplaces and outdoor patios. The skill is in level prep, accurate cuts and consistent grout lines.
Common jobs: Bathroom tile install; Kitchen splashback; Wetroom waterproofing and tiling; Floor tile lay; Tile repair or re-grout; Patio tiling.
The Aberdeen angle. Aberdeen-specific challenges: salt-laden air corrodes external fittings faster, harsh winter winds test roofing and pointing more than inland cities, and the oil-industry housing boom (and bust) left a wide range of building qualities to navigate.
When to call vs when to DIY
A small splashback or single accent wall is a reasonable weekend project for a careful DIYer. Wetrooms, whole bathrooms and large floor areas have too many ways to go wrong (uneven prep, water ingress, cracked tiles within a year) to be worth the risk.
If you're not sure where the line is, the hiring guide walks through what to ask, how to vet quotes, and when to walk away.
What a tiler typically costs in Aberdeen
UK averages for Q1 2026. Sourced from Checkatrade and industry-body data. Scottish prices typically run close to UK average — BCIS reports Scottish construction input costs +5% YoY in 2026. Actual prices vary by job complexity, materials and local supply/demand. Always get a written quote.
Day rate for bigger jobs: £200–£350.
Typical job costs:
| Job | Typical Scottish range |
| Bathroom walls (full) | £800–£1,200 |
| Kitchen splashback | £200–£300+ |
| Porcelain floor tile lay (per m², incl. materials) | £60–£130 |
| Wetroom full tile + waterproofing | £4,000–£10,000 |
Registrations to look for: Tile Association (TTA); Trustmark.