Best Tilers in Hamilton
We assessed 15 tilers in Hamilton and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 510 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 17 August 2026. How we rank →
Before you hire
Bathroom and floor tiling faults, lippage, uneven grout lines, and failed waterproofing in wet areas, are obvious once finished and expensive to redo. Ask whether they handle waterproofing themselves or coordinate it, how they deal with an uneven substrate, and whether the quote includes setting out so cuts fall in sensible places. Confirm whether tile supply is included or separate.
Top 5 Tilers in Hamilton
The top 5 tilers in Hamilton are #1 Tiles on Devon, #2 AV Tiling, #3 Hartley Tiling, #4 Summit Tiling, and #5 Project Tiling, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.
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Tiles on Devon
★ 4.9 290 reviews +6 Top5 Score 1725★ 261 4★ 26 3★ 2 1★ 1Tiles on Devon works through bathroom and kitchen renovations with customers from tile selection through to grout and trim choices, so everything is decided before the tiler arrives on site. Staff like Jess, Sam and Lilli take repeat visits in their stride, sitting with customers across multiple showroom sessions without rushing them toward a decision.
location_on 9 Devon Road, Frankton, Hamilton
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AV Tiling Waikato
★ 5.0 56 reviews +5 Top5 Score 153 +15★ 56AV Tiling coordinates bathroom renovations, shower installs, and floor tiling end-to-end, pulling in plumbers and electricians so customers deal with one point of contact throughout. On top of laying tiles, they have sourced materials directly from suppliers and negotiated discounts on behalf of clients, cutting down the legwork involved in getting a job started.
location_on 37 Nielsen Gardens, Rototuna, Hamilton
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Hartley Tiling
★ 5.0 42 reviews +1 Top5 Score 1495★ 42Hartley Tiling gets bathroom and kitchen tiling done to a standard that draws comments from builders and other trades on site, including praise for correct shower floor fall and seamless work in out-of-square older homes. Individual tilers like Denys and Elliott are named repeatedly for attention to detail, and the team steps in at short notice to fix substandard work left by others.
location_on 16 McKee Street, Pukete, Hamilton
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Summit Tiling Ltd
★ 5.0 35 reviews +2 Top5 Score 147 +15★ 35Summit Tiling turns around kitchen splashbacks, bathroom wall tiling, patio tiling, and garage floors with two named tilers, Simon and Sun, each drawing repeat praise for punctuality and attention to detail. Fitting jobs in at short notice, even with a full month of work already booked, comes up across multiple reviews as something clients genuinely noticed and valued.
location_on 4 Pickering Crescent, Chedworth, Hamilton
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Project Tiling Ltd
★ 5.0 30 reviews +1 Top5 Score 145 +15★ 30Project Tiling covers bathroom renovations, shower builds, floor and wall tiling, and kitchen splashbacks, with Alex repeatedly praised for leaving worksites spotless and keeping clients informed at each stage. On tricky jobs, such as large-format 1200x600 tiles with mitred edges or splashbacks in older homes with uneven walls, he works through the challenges without passing them on to the client.
location_on 22B McCracken Avenue, Hillcrest, Hamilton
Before you hire a tiler in Hamilton
Drawn from 140 customer reviews collected for this page. The first answer is what it costs.
What does tiling typically cost in New Zealand? expand_more
Labour alone runs from $60 to $150 per square metre for floor tiling, with total costs including materials landing between $100 and $250 per square metre. Wall tiling and kitchen splashbacks sit toward the lower end of that range, while wet-area bathroom work costs more once waterproofing is factored in.
Large-format tiles and mosaics push prices up because they require more careful setting out, greater skill to lay flat, and more time. Substrate preparation, which can mean grinding, levelling, or adding a new base layer, is often quoted separately and can add significantly to the final bill.
Who is responsible for waterproofing in a wet area, and why does it matter? expand_more
Waterproofing in bathrooms and wet areas must meet New Zealand Building Code clause E3 and comply with NZS 4858:2004, which sets minimum membrane thickness, upstand heights of at least 100mm in showers, and application standards. Any restricted building work in a wet area must be carried out or supervised by a Licensed Building Practitioner, who can then issue a Record of Work as formal proof the job was done to code.
Once tiles go down, the membrane is permanently hidden, so there is no way to inspect it afterwards without ripping everything out. Ask for the LBP licence number before work starts and confirm a Record of Work will be provided, as missing documentation can affect your Code Compliance Certificate and complicate insurance claims if leaks appear later.
How do I tell quality tiling from a poor job? expand_more
Run your hand across tile edges and look along the surface in raking light: lippage, where one tile edge sits higher than its neighbour, is a clear sign of poor adhesive bed preparation or inadequate levelling. Check that grout lines are uniform in width, that cut tiles at edges and corners are symmetrical and planned rather than slivers squeezed into awkward gaps, which is a sign the tiler set out the job properly from the centre rather than starting from a wall. Tap tiles lightly with a coin or knuckle across the surface, and a hollow or drummy sound indicates insufficient adhesive coverage beneath, which leads to cracking and failure over time.
What are the warning signs of a tiler you shouldn't hire? expand_more
- –A quote given verbally with no written breakdown of labour, materials, waterproofing, and substrate preparation is a red flag before work even starts.
- –Be wary if a tiler cannot tell you clearly who is doing the waterproofing and whether that person holds an LBP licence.
- –Avoid anyone who dismisses substrate preparation, as tiling over an uneven or soft floor without levelling first causes tiles to crack and grout lines to open up.
- –Visible lippage, uneven grout lines, or poorly planned cuts in prominent positions on a previous job suggest the tiler does not set out work carefully.
- –Leaks appearing in a shower or wet area within a year of tiling point to failed or absent waterproofing membrane, which one review in this market confirmed is a real risk worth screening against.
- –Reluctance to provide references or photos of completed wet-area jobs is worth treating as a reason to look elsewhere.
What should you ask before hiring a tiler? expand_more
- –Ask whether waterproofing is included in the quote, who carries it out, and whether you will receive a Record of Work from a Licensed Building Practitioner on completion.
- –Ask how they handle an uneven or soft substrate, and get any levelling or preparation work itemised separately in writing so cost surprises do not emerge mid-job.
- –Ask how they set out the tile layout, specifically whether cuts will be planned so that small slivers do not end up in the most visible positions.
- –Confirm whether tile supply is included or whether you are sourcing tiles separately, as some installers help coordinate supply and pick-up, which reviewers noted adds real practical value.
- –Ask what guarantee covers the finished work, particularly for wet areas, and whether that guarantee is backed in writing rather than a verbal assurance.
Also recommended tilers in Hamilton
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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Arrow tiling services
↑ 2★ 5.0 13 reviews +3 Top5 Score 134 +35★ 13Arrow Tiling takes on awkward work, including curved outdoor patios with steps, complicated tile layouts, and new-build projects disrupted mid-way by builder insolvency, seeing each through to a finished result. Singh walks clients through decisions at every stage rather than just presenting a completed job, which reviewers on intricate projects found particularly valuable.
location_on 11 Sandalwood Drive, Dinsdale, Hamilton
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Limitless Tiling
↓ 1★ 5.0 12 reviews Top5 Score 1335★ 12Limitless Tiling pairs bathroom retiling, kitchen splashbacks, and undertile heating installs with hands-on tile selection guidance, helping clients land on layouts that change how a space looks and feels. Jesse takes time during the quoting stage to walk through tile style, look, and layout rather than leaving those decisions to the client alone.
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Impact Tiling
↓ 1★ 4.9 11 reviews Top5 Score 1315★ 10 4★ 1Impact Tiling moves quickly from quote to finished tile work, with splashbacks and bathroom tiling completed within days rather than weeks across multiple jobs. Communication is flagged repeatedly as a clear strength, with clients kept informed from scheduling through to final install, and the team arriving on time and leaving sites tidy.
location_on 85 Higgins Road, Frankton, Hamilton
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A2Z Tiling Ltd - Tile installation specialist and grout restoration services
★ 4.7 12 reviews Top5 Score 1305★ 11 1★ 1A2Z Tiling covers bathroom renovations, kitchen and living area floors, outdoor patios, and garage walls, with Shubi praised for precise tile cutting on uneven wooden subfloors and neat, clean grout lines across varied surfaces. When clients needed to change their schedule mid-project or wanted input on tile choices and layout, he adapted and gave practical suggestions that shaped the final result.
location_on 48 Pollen Crescent, Melville, Hamilton
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Hamilton Tiling Services - Pro Tiler
↓ 1★ 5.0 9 reviews Top5 Score 1305★ 9Hamilton Tiling Services takes on large-scale projects including full home tiling, bathroom installs, and underfloor heating, with Haitham and his team pricing jobs at thousands below competing quotes without cutting corners on finish. They maintain clear communication throughout, including over holiday periods, and leave sites clean on completion.
About this ranking
What the 10 tilers listed above hold, at the 17 August 2026 check.
We first assessed tilers in Hamilton in June 2026 and have rechecked the ranking once since. Across the 5 locations we assess tilers in, the 49 businesses listed have a median rating of 5.0, and one-star reviews are 0.7% of their total.
What has changed since June 2026? expand_more
- Aug 2026
Scoring method updated. A2Z Tiling entered the list at #9.
- Jun 2026
First check. Tiles on Devon #1.
How are the top tilers in Hamilton chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for tilers in Hamilton. Each one is scored on its public rating and review record. Businesses outside the area, or whose reviews describe a different line of work, are left out. A business whose website no longer resolves and that has had no Google review for six months is treated as dormant and left off the page until either changes. Every category and city is rechecked on a rolling cycle, about every two to three months. A location with a subscribing business is rechecked every month, and the whole page updates with it. See how we rank for the full method.
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Why isn't my business listed? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for tilers in Hamilton. The usual reasons for missing out are a Google Business category that does not match, too few reviews to score near the top, or an address outside the area we cover. Sometimes we miss a business that should be here. Check where you rank first. If you are not there and think you should be, get in touch.