A well-tiled bathroom or floor lasts decades, but only if the waterproofing beneath it is done properly and the tiles are set out with care. With so many Christchurch homes renovated or rebuilt in recent years, demand for skilled, certified tilers is high, and the difference in finish is easy to see.
This page highlights the Top 5 tilers in Christchurch, based on independent research into reputation, workmanship, waterproofing certification and consistency across past projects.
The top 5 tilers in Christchurch are 1. LaserLine Tiling, 2. Canterbury Tiling Plus, 3. JSR Tiling, 4. Tiling Canterbury, 5. Tiling Solution. Below we explain why each made the list, compare them at a glance, and share how to choose.
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LaserLine Tiling holds an unusually strong set of credentials, TANZ membership, BCITO qualification and a UK City & Guilds certification, and handles full bathroom builds including screeding, waterproofing and tiled showers with a 15-year waterproofing warranty.
Canterbury Tiling Plus specialises in full bathroom renovations, from demolition and substrate prep through waterproofing to final grout, with over a decade of experience coordinating the whole wet-area job.
JSR Tiling offers ARDEX and Mapei certified waterproof membrane installation for bathrooms, showers, wet rooms and balconies, the critical foundation before any tile, across residential and commercial work.
Tiling Canterbury earns consistent praise for kitchen and bathroom work, with customers noting prompt communication, meticulous workmanship and flexibility around scheduling.
Tiling Solution provides residential and commercial tiling across Christchurch, a dependable option for homeowners wanting a straightforward, well-executed bathroom, kitchen or floor tiling job.
A quick comparison of our Top 5 picks.
| Tiler | Best for |
|---|---|
| LaserLine Tiling | High-spec bathrooms wanting top credentials and warranty |
| Canterbury Tiling Plus | End-to-end bathroom renovations |
| JSR Tiling | Certified membrane waterproofing before tiling |
| Tiling Canterbury | Kitchen and bathroom tiling with great communication |
| Tiling Solution | Straightforward residential and commercial tiling |
Independent, editorial, and reviewed regularly.
TopChoice rankings are editorially curated by our New Zealand team and reviewed periodically. We don't host our own reviews. Our shortlists draw on public reputation signals from Google and other platforms, alongside our own research into each tiler. We weigh up a combination of:
We don't accept payment in exchange for a place in the Top 5. Featured placements are separate and always clearly labelled. Rankings may change over time as businesses evolve.
The most important part of any wet-area tiling job is hidden: the waterproofing membrane under the tiles. In Christchurch, bathroom and shower waterproofing should be carried out by a certified applicator who can issue a PS3 producer statement for council compliance, ask about this up front, as it protects your home and matters at resale.
Beyond waterproofing, judge a tiler on setting-out: even grout lines, floors laid with correct falls to the drain, clean cuts around fixtures and tidy silicone. Large-format tiles, natural stone and underfloor heating all add complexity, so check the tiler has done similar work and ask to see recent examples.
Tiling is generally priced per square metre, but rates vary with tile size, layout, surface preparation and whether waterproofing is needed. Large-format tiles, natural stone and detailed patterns cost more to lay. Ask for a quote that separates tiling, waterproofing and any substrate or screeding work.
For wet-area waterproofing, a PS3 producer statement from a certified applicator is commonly required for council sign-off on consented bathroom work. Using a tiler who can author one avoids delays, confirm they're registered before the job starts.
Christchurch's cold winters make heated tiled floors popular, and tiling is the natural time to install electric underfloor heating mats. Raise it at the quoting stage so the heating, substrate and waterproofing can be planned together rather than retrofitted later.
Sometimes, if the existing tiles are sound and well bonded and the floor levels allow it, but in wet areas fresh waterproofing is usually needed, which means stripping back. A good tiler will assess the substrate and advise whether to overlay or remove first.
Most bathrooms take several days to a week or more, because waterproofing membranes and tile adhesive each need time to cure before the next stage. These drying times can't be safely rushed, so allow for them in your renovation schedule.
There's no single rule, but larger tiles mean fewer grout lines and a cleaner look, while smaller tiles and mosaics suit shower floors where grip and falls to the drain matter. A good tiler will advise on size, layout and finish based on your room and the light it gets.
Editorial disclosure: TopChoice is an independent editorial platform. Some pages may include clearly labelled featured placements for additional visibility. Featured placements do not influence rankings within our Top 5 lists.
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