Finding a reliable tiler in Glasgow isn't always straightforward. Glasgow has more pre-war tenements than any UK city, plus a heavy stock of post-war estates in Castlemilk, Easterhouse and Drumchapel, then a rebuilding wave through the West End and Merchant City. The tenement stock means tradespeople here are unusually fluent in shared services, common closes, and factor-managed properties.

Compact Glasgow tenement kitchens often have unusual splashback layouts — the city's tilers handle awkward cuts around old window reveals routinely.

We've curated the 5 highest-rated tilers in the city based on real customer reviews, plus what to expect from a Scottish tiler in 2026.

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Our top 5 tilers in Glasgow

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Hyndland Tiling Services

★★★★★ 5.0 from 160 reviews · Tile contractor

80 Ferry Rd, Glasgow G3 8QX

Hyndland Tiling Services is a friendly and professional tiling service which is located in the West End of Glasgow. We specialise in delivering high quality tile installations (bathrooms, kitchens, conservatories, floors, hallways, stairs, fireplaces and feature walls) that not only meet, but in many instances, exc…

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Smith's Tiling Solutions

★★★★★ 5.0 from 59 reviews · Tile contractor

Smith’s Tiling Solutions is your go-to professional tiler & bathroom fitter based in Glasgow and surrounding areas. With City & Guilds training, Bob (Robert Smith) delivers top quality wall & floor tiling, plumbing prep, plasterboarding, level floors, and full bathroom installations. Whether you're renovating shower…

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Max Tiling Services

★★★★★ 5.0 from 56 reviews · Tile contractor

62 Summertown Rd, Glasgow G51 2PZ

Max Tiling Services offers expert wall and floor tiling in Glasgow. Quality craftsmanship for both domestic and commercial tiling projects. Get a quote today!

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What tilers in Glasgow 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 Glasgow angle. Glasgow-specific quirks: water supply from Loch Katrine is relatively soft (less limescale, faster boiler degradation in different ways), high-rise plumbing and electrical jobs are common, and the post-war estate housing has its own renovation realities that the city's trade pool is well-versed in.

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 Glasgow

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:

JobTypical 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.

How we ranked these

We assess every tiler operating in Glasgow against a 4.5★+ minimum customer rating, then sort by a composite of average rating and review volume. Top 5 only — no paid placements, no sponsorship. Refreshed every quarter.

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How do you choose the top tiler in Glasgow?

We score every published business on a combination of average customer rating and total review count, filtered through a 4.5★ minimum. The composite favours businesses with both high ratings AND a meaningful number of reviews — so a 5-star tiler with 3 reviews won't outrank a 4.9-star one with 200. No paid placements, no sponsorship.

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