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Best Tilers in Napier and Hastings

We assessed 9 tilers in Napier and Hastings and ranked the top 5 on their public review record: rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The 9 listed below hold 181 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 26 August 2026. How we rank →

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Before you hire

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 Napier and Hastings

The top 5 tilers in Napier and Hastings are #1 Napier Ceramic Tiles, #2 Tile Depot Napier, #3 Tile Shed, #4 Inspire Tiling, and #5 GS Tiling, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.

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    Napier Ceramic Tiles

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    ★ 4.8 32 reviews Top5 Score 142 +1
    5★ 27 4★ 4 1★ 1

    Napier Ceramic Tiles works well for builds involving multiple tile categories, including pool tiles, pavers, coping, and interior floor or wall tiles. Staff like John and Brett guide clients through selection decisions and will store tiles on-site until a project is ready, which takes real pressure off build scheduling.

    location_on 94 Taradale Road, Onekawa, Napier

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    Tile Depot Napier

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    ★ 4.6 41 reviews Top5 Score 142 +2
    5★ 31 4★ 8 1★ 2

    Tile Depot Napier steps in when plans fall apart, finding a tiler for a client the day after their original one pulled out and getting tiles delivered within two days. Staff will track down specific colour matches and work through product queries thoroughly, making them a practical first call for both supply and trade connections.

    location_on 82 Taradale Road, Onekawa, Napier

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    Tile Shed Limited

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    ★ 4.6 39 reviews +1 Top5 Score 141 +3
    5★ 30 4★ 5 3★ 2 1★ 2

    Tile Shed suits homeowners who arrive with a rough vision and need it turned into a finished concept, with staff like Victoria and Sarah producing layout drawings and tile placement ideas to bring a brief to life. Stock availability has tracked accurately to quoted timeframes, so project schedules hold.

    location_on 201 Eastbourne Street West, Hastings

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    Inspire Tiling

    ★ 4.9 23 reviews Top5 Score 139
    5★ 22 2★ 1

    Inspire Tiling covers bathroom floors and walls, kitchen splashbacks, and pool waterline tiles, with Darlan and his team consistently praised for tight, tidy finishes and close attention to detail. Quotes come back promptly and communication stays clear throughout the job, including on projects that involve tricky substrates like rough timber floors or cyclone-damaged surfaces.

    location_on 210a Kennedy Road, Onekawa, Napier

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    GS Tiling & Renovation

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    ★ 5.0 16 reviews Top5 Score 136
    5★ 16

    GS Tiling takes on floor-to-ceiling bathroom tiling, ensuite tiling, and kitchen tiling, with clients pointing to tidy finishes and precise tile placement as consistent outcomes. They guide clients through tile selection from the start and are willing to take on jobs at short notice, making them a practical option when timelines are tight.

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Before you hire a tiler in Napier and Hastings

Drawn from 106 customer reviews collected for this page. The first answer is what it costs.

What does tiling typically cost in New Zealand? expand_more

Labour for floor tiling in New Zealand runs between $60 and $150 per square metre. Once tiles, adhesive, and grout are added, the total rises to $100 to $250 per square metre. Wall tiling and splashbacks sit at the lower end, as substrate prep is usually simpler and areas are smaller. Large-format tiles, mosaics, and pattern layouts cost more because they take longer to set out and cut accurately.

Who is responsible for waterproofing in a wet area, and why does it matter? expand_more

Waterproofing in shower and wet areas must meet New Zealand Building Code clause E3, and work requiring consent must involve a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP). Once tiles go down, the membrane underneath cannot be inspected, so any failure means lifting the entire floor or wall to fix it. The building owner carries ultimate responsibility for code compliance, but an LBP who does the work incorrectly can be pursued through the Building Practitioners Board. Ask for your tiler's LBP licence number before work starts, and confirm they will provide a Record of Work so your Code Compliance Certificate is not at risk.

How do I tell quality tiling from a poor job? expand_more

Lippage, where tile edges sit at different heights, is the clearest sign of poor workmanship and can be felt underfoot or seen in raking light. Grout lines should be even in width and free of gaps or cracking, and cuts at edges and corners should be planned so no slivers appear in prominent spots. Tap tiles with a coin after the adhesive cures: a hollow or drummy sound indicates poor adhesive coverage underneath, which leads to cracking over time.

What are the warning signs of a tiler you shouldn't hire? expand_more
  • –Verbal quotes only, with no written breakdown of labour, materials, and waterproofing costs.
  • –No clear answer about who carries out and certifies the waterproofing, or no mention of LBP involvement.
  • –A plan to tile over an uneven or damaged substrate without addressing it first, as one reviewer noted new tiles were laid over swollen and damaged flooring without discussion.
  • –Awkward or very thin cuts placed in visible areas like door entries or bath edges, suggesting poor setting out.
  • –Unwillingness to share a licence number or confirm a Record of Work will be issued for wet-area work.
  • –A pattern of not showing up on agreed days without advance notice, which points to scheduling and communication problems.
What should you ask before hiring a tiler? expand_more
  • –Ask whether they hold an LBP licence for wet-area work or whether a licensed waterproofer will be engaged separately, and confirm a Record of Work will be issued.
  • –Ask how they will handle the existing substrate: will it be removed, built up, or tiled over, and what does that mean for floor height at doorways.
  • –Ask whether the quote includes setting out, so that cuts fall symmetrically and slivers are avoided in prominent positions.
  • –Ask whether tile supply is included in the price or whether you source them separately, since lead times and quantity calculations affect the project schedule.
  • –Ask what happens if tiles from the same batch are unavailable mid-job, and whether they will manage reordering or leave that to you.

Tilers ranked 6 to 9 in Napier and Hastings

They scored below the top 5 on the same public review record.

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    Square Up Tiling

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    ★ 5.0 16 reviews Top5 Score 136
    5★ 16

    Square Up Tiling takes on bathroom tiling and kitchen splashbacks, with crews willing to work into the evening to meet tight deadlines like a pre-Christmas finish. Gurjant and the team draw repeated mentions for turning up on time, communicating clearly throughout, and keeping projects on schedule and within budget.

    location_on 111 King Street North, St Leonards, Hastings

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    Nash tiling

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    ★ 5.0 6 reviews Top5 Score 124
    5★ 6

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    location_on Westminster Avenue, Tamatea, Taradale

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    Prime Tiling Contractors

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    ★ 5.0 4 reviews Top5 Score 119
    5★ 4

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    location_on 50 Waterhouse Street, Taradale, Napier

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    Suave Tiling Co Limited

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    ★ 5.0 4 reviews Top5 Score 119
    5★ 4

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About this ranking

How are the top tilers in Napier and Hastings chosen? expand_more

We build this page from Google Maps results for tilers in Napier and Hastings. 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. See how we rank for the full method.

How often are rankings updated? expand_more

Every category and city is recrawled on a rolling cycle, about every two months. This page was last checked on 26 August 2026.

Can a business pay to appear in this list? expand_more

No. Top 5 and Also Recommended positions are merit-only and cannot be purchased. Verifying a business is free. A subscription adds a website link on the card, a public profile page, and competitor and ranking history in the owner's dashboard, none of which affects ranking position. See what a subscription includes.

Why isn't my business listed? expand_more

We build this page from Google Maps results for tilers in Napier and Hastings. 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. At the last update, the smallest review count among the 9 businesses listed here was 4. Check where you rank or read how rankings work.