Floors, showers, backsplashes, walls — your line items are pre-loaded. Measure the space, snap some photos, and have a polished estimate ready before the customer finishes choosing tile.
Ceramic, porcelain, thinset, grout, labor — the stuff you actually bid on, already in there. Adjust prices to your market and go.
Homeowners trust clean, itemized estimates. Show them the breakdown — tile, thinset, grout, labor, waterproofing — and close more jobs.
Tile installation is one of the most detail-oriented trades. Waste factor varies dramatically by tile size, pattern, and room shape. Your estimating software needs to handle these calculations automatically.
Substrate preparation is frequently underestimated in tile bids. On floors, you may need backer board, Ditra membrane, or self-leveling compound. In showers, waterproofing is critical and code-required.
Tile material variety means your price book needs extensive customization. Natural stone, porcelain, ceramic, glass, and mosaic tiles all have different pricing and installation methods.
Grout selection, sealing, and edge treatment are finish details that affect both the estimate and the final quality. Specifying these details gives the customer a complete picture.
| Job Type | Typical Price Range | Key Line Items |
|---|---|---|
| Bathroom Floor Tile (50 sqft) | $600 - $1,500 | Tile, thinset, grout, backer board |
| Shower Tile (walls + floor) | $2,000 - $6,000 | Tile, waterproofing, backer, niche |
| Kitchen Backsplash | $800 - $2,500 | Tile, thinset, grout, edge trim |
| Floor Tile (200 sqft) | $2,000 - $5,000 | Tile, thinset, grout, leveling, transitions |
| Fireplace Surround | $800 - $3,000 | Tile or stone, thinset, grout, mantel prep |
| Outdoor Tile (patio) | $2,000 - $6,000 | Frost-rated tile, mortar, grout, slope |
| Heated Floor (electric) | $1,000 - $3,000 | Heat mat, thermostat, thinset, tile |
| Tile Repair/Regrout | $200 - $800 | Grout removal, new grout, replacement tiles |
Select tiling and BidOrca loads tile, thinset, grout, backer board, waterproofing membrane, edge trim, and labor rates. Measure the surfaces, note the tile size and pattern, and BidOrca calculates sqft with appropriate waste factor.
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