Home Improvement · 6 local pros listed · Updated Jul 10, 2026
A tile installer sets floor, wall, backsplash, and shower tile with proper waterproofing and layout.
Typical U.S. planning estimates — not quotes. Actual prices depend on scope, materials, access, and your local market. Always get an itemized quote before hiring.
| Job | Typical range | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Backsplash | $25–$50 | per sq ft |
| Floor tile installed | $8–$20 | per sq ft |
| Shower surround | $1500–$5000 | per shower |
| Regrout / repair | $400–$1200 | per job |
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Work is completed, inspected, and you sign off before final payment.
Do I need a licensed pro for tile?
Tile is often unlicensed, so insurance, references, and a clear written scope matter even more than a license number.
Tile vs. Cabinets
Tile and Cabinets are both home improvement trades but solve different problems — book the one that matches your job, or a general contractor if the project spans both.
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QWhat does tile work include?
AA tile installer sets floor, wall, backsplash, and shower tile with proper waterproofing and layout. Common jobs: backsplashes, shower and tub surrounds, floor tile, waterproofing and membranes.
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QWhat's the most common tile hiring mistake?
ASkipping a waterproof membrane behind shower tile Comparing a few verified pros before you commit avoids most of it.
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QDo I need a licensed tile pro?
ATile is frequently unlicensed, so focus on proof of insurance, references, and a clear written scope. Profiles here still show any license and insurance records on file.
KnownPros Editorial Team
QHow much does tile work cost?
ATypical tile jobs in the U.S. run from about $8 to $5,000 depending on the work and materials — for example, backsplash runs $25–$50 per sq ft. These are planning estimates, not quotes.
KnownPros Editorial Team
Typical tile jobs in the U.S. run from about $8 to $5,000 depending on the specific work, materials, and your local market. See the price table on this page for a breakdown by job type. These are planning estimates, not quotes — get an itemized quote before hiring.
Not always — this trade is frequently unlicensed, so focus on proof of insurance, references, and a clear written scope.
A tile installer sets floor, wall, backsplash, and shower tile with proper waterproofing and layout. Common jobs include backsplashes, shower and tub surrounds, floor tile, waterproofing and membranes.
A tile installer sets floor, wall, backsplash, and shower tile with proper waterproofing and layout. Common jobs: backsplashes, shower and tub surrounds, floor tile, waterproofing and membranes.
Skipping a waterproof membrane behind shower tile Comparing a few verified pros before you commit avoids most of it.
Tile is frequently unlicensed, so focus on proof of insurance, references, and a clear written scope. Profiles here still show any license and insurance records on file.
Typical tile jobs in the U.S. run from about $8 to $5,000 depending on the work and materials — for example, backsplash runs $25–$50 per sq ft. These are planning estimates, not quotes.
Last updated July 10, 2026. Prices are typical U.S. planning estimates, reviewed by the KnownPros editorial team.