East Sussex · BN1, BN2, BN3
Tiling in Brighton and Hove
Tiling covers the supply and fitting of wall and floor tiles — ceramic, porcelain, large-format or natural stone — including surface preparation, setting out, cutting around fittings, grouting and sealing, most commonly in bathrooms, kitchens and other wet or high-use areas.
In Brighton and Hove, that covers Kemp Town, Hove, Preston Park, Hanover, Seven Dials, Fiveways, Patcham, Portslade. Brighton and Hove is known for its Regency architecture, extensive Victorian terraced housing, and later 20th-century development, all within a compact coastal city where many properties are in conservation areas and a significant number are listed.
Coverage
Areas we cover in Brighton and Hove for tiling
Property styles in Brighton and Hove
Regency squares and terraces are concentrated around Brunswick, Kemp Town and the seafront, with dense Victorian terraced housing across much of the wider city, and later suburban housing further from the centre. Basement conversions, loft conversions and rear extensions are common project types on the terraced stock, subject to conservation area and party wall considerations.
Planning considerations
Brighton & Hove City Council is the local planning authority. The city has one of the highest concentrations of conservation areas of any local authority in the South East, and many properties are listed, particularly in the Regency squares. Basement work also requires careful consideration of structural and drainage issues in a dense urban setting.
How it works
Our tiling process
- 01
Measure and specify
Measuring the area, agreeing tile choice, layout and any pattern or feature detailing.
- 02
Preparation
Checking and preparing the substrate, including tanking first in wet areas, so it's flat and sound enough for the chosen tile.
- 03
Tiling
Setting out and fixing the tiles, cutting around fittings, pipework and corners.
- 04
Grouting and sealing
Grouting, sealing (particularly on natural stone) and cleaning down to a finished surface.
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Nearby coverage
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FAQs
Tiling in Brighton and Hove: FAQs
Do you provide tiling across all of Brighton and Hove?
Yes, we cover the BN1, BN2 and BN3 postcode areas in full, including Kemp Town, Hove, Preston Park, Hanover, Seven Dials, Fiveways, Patcham, Portslade.
How do I know how much tile to order?
We measure the area and calculate quantity including an allowance for cuts and wastage, which varies by tile size and layout complexity — we confirm the figure once the design and layout are agreed.
Can you tile over existing tiles?
Sometimes, if the existing tiling is sound, flat and well-bonded, but it's not always advisable — it adds height that can affect door clearances and fittings, and any hidden problem with the old tiling is masked rather than fixed. We assess this on survey.
Can I extend a listed Regency property in Brighton?
Alterations to listed buildings require listed building consent in addition to any planning permission, and the historic character of Regency terraces means proposals are considered carefully. We assess feasibility on a case-by-case basis.
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Last reviewed 2026-07-28.