Tiler

Tiler work in Pakistan: what tiles and jobs cost

Updated 4 November 2026

A tiler's labour in Pakistan is quoted per job, and no verified labour rate was found, so ask for a price for your exact job. Tiles are a separate cost: local ceramic and porcelain runs about Rs 90 to Rs 350 per square foot, and imported porcelain or marble about Rs 1,000 to Rs 3,000 per square foot or more. For current offers, describe the room and the job in a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Rules for a tiler working alone

A tiler who works on their own may need a trade licence from the local authority. The application asks for a copy of the owner's CNIC, the national identity card. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the local government lists free-of-cost registration for small trades and businesses, so a tiler there may not pay a registration fee. Ask the tiler which documents they hold before you agree on the job.

Season: when tiling is done

Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Faisalabad share a desert climate. Summers are very hot from May to September, while the mild winter from November to March is the most comfortable period for indoor and outdoor tiling. A request sent in November gives a tiler time to finish before the hot season starts again in May.

How tiles are quoted and delivered

Suppliers quote tiles per square foot, while one listing gives the price per square metre, so check the unit before you compare. Ask whether a tiler's price covers the tiles, the adhesive and the grout, and whether delivery to your city is included. Give the room size in square metres and in square feet, so both quotes can be compared.

What to write in the request

State the type of work, such as floor, wall or bathroom tiling, and whether you want to pay per job or per day. Add the workplace and city (Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi or Faisalabad), the schedule you need, and whether the tiler should bring their own tools. Say how many years of experience you expect, and whether this is a one-off job or regular work.

To get offers, send your request through BlaBlaPrice. It is free for buyers: describe the job in your own words in the chat and add a photo of the room if it helps. The AI asks for missing details, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Pakistan, and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their price, terms and availability, and your contacts stay hidden until you decide to exchange them. For related trades, see Construction / finishing works and Plasterer.