Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• Inspect loose and surrounding tiles to identify cause

• remove loose tile and old adhesive to check substrate condition

• clean tile and wall, apply appropriate adhesive and re‑bed tile

• re‑grout and seal joints to match existing finishes

• replace cracked or missing tiles if matching stock available and advise if new tiles are required

• check waterproofing/backer board in wet rooms and report if membrane or board needs replacing

• tidy area, remove small waste and advise on cure time and aftercare

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Most wall tile reattachments take 1–2 hours on site for a single or a few tiles including preparation and re‑grouting; jobs needing substrate repair, tile replacement or extensive cleaning can take 3–4 hours or require a return visit. Drying and curing times add hours before the area can be used but are not active work time

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• can you show examples of similar wall tile reattachment jobs and references?

• can you source matching tiles and what happens if no match is available?

• will you inspect and repair the substrate/backer board if needed and how much extra would that add?

• what adhesive and grout will you use and do you recommend additional waterproofing in wet rooms?

• do you have public liability insurance and do you provide a workmanship guarantee?

How to Avoid Surprises

• clear a 1–2m working area and remove breakables

• provide parking or short‑term unloading space close to property

• point out hidden services such as pipes, cables or heating behind tiles

• have spare or sample tiles available or tell the tradie where originals came from

• tell your managing agent or landlord about works and check any block rules or working‑at‑height permits