- Bathroom RemodelingTubs, vanities, tile and fixtures
- Showers & Glass DoorsWalk-in showers, benches and glass doors
- Niches & Accent TileShower niches, mosaics and borders
- Kitchen RemodelingBacksplashes, floors and full kitchens
- Tile FloorsKitchens, baths, entries and patterns
- Custom Tile WorkPatterns, borders and one-off details
- PaintingWalls, ceilings, trim and doors
- CarpentryTrim, doors, framing and built-ins
- Full RemodelsEvery room, start to finish
- Outdoor PatiosStone and tile patios
Tile floor installation cost in Peabody, MA.
What a tile floor costs installed around Boston, what labor runs, and what moves the price.
Published market ranges, updated November 2026. Your firm price comes after the quote visit.
The ranges
What tile floor installation costs around Boston.
Published figures for the Boston area. Where your job lands depends on the size, the prep and the finish you pick.
01Tile floor, installed
$8 to $30Tile and installation, from basic porcelain to stone and patterns.
per sq ft, Angi Boston02Installation labor
$3 to $9Labor for flooring in the Boston area, before the tile itself.
per sq ft, Angi Boston03National range, installed
$10 to $50Labor plus materials, the wider national spread.
per sq ft, HomeGuide
Angi's Boston figures are for flooring in general; its Boston bathroom figures put a tile installer at $15 to $40 per square foot. These are published market ranges, not Becker's prices. Sources: Angi, new floor cost in Boston (July 8, 2026); HomeGuide, tile installation cost (December 7, 2023).
What moves the price
Why two jobs cost different money.
Six things decide where in a range your job lands.
- 01
The tile you choose
Porcelain, stone and large or specialty tiles cost more to buy and to set.
- 02
The subfloor
Tile needs a flat, stiff base. Leveling or new underlayment adds to the job.
- 03
Removing the old floor
Taking up old tile, vinyl or wood comes before anything new goes down.
- 04
Pattern and layout
Herringbone, borders and diagonal layouts mean more cuts and more time.
- 05
Size and shape of the room
Small rooms, closets and many corners cost more per square foot.
- 06
Heated floors and transitions
Radiant heat mats and thresholds to other floors are extra work.
Time and permits
How long it takes, and the permit.
A tile floor takes from a day to a few weeks on our jobs, depending on the area, the subfloor and the pattern.
Tiling is finish work and needs no building permit in Massachusetts. A heated floor adds wiring, which needs an electrical permit pulled by a licensed electrician; see our permit guide.
A real job
One we did, in Revere.
A black and white bathroom in Revere
A bathroom in Revere with black hex tile on the floor, white subway on the tub walls, a recessed niche and a new vanity with matte black fixtures, in two weeks.
See the projectQuestions
What homeowners ask.
How much does a tile floor cost per square foot in the Boston area?
Angi's Boston figures put tile flooring at $8 to $30 per square foot, with installation labor at $3 to $9 per square foot. These are market ranges, not a quote.
Why do tile floors vary so much in price?
The tile itself, the condition of the subfloor, the pattern and the size of the room. Large stone tiles in a herringbone over an uneven floor cost far more than standard porcelain in a square room.
Can you tile over my old floor?
Sometimes, if it is flat, solid and firmly bonded. Most of the time the old floor comes up so the new tile has a proper base. We check at the quote visit.
How long does a tile floor take?
From a day to a few weeks on our jobs, depending on the area, the prep and the pattern.
Is the quote visit free?
Normally, yes. A project that needs an engineer, an architect, a designer or a specialized study may carry a fee, and we tell you before the visit, never after.
Reviews
What our clients say.
From our Google reviews.
Skilled and efficient with excellent communications throughout the project. Reviewed all my improvement requests in-person taking initial photos to make sure all was addressed. Made thoughtful suggestions and respectful of budget.
Becker General Service has done various home improvement projects for me. The results have always been beyond my expectations.
The team is reliable, professional, and committed to delivering great results. Their customer service is outstanding, and I’m very satisfied with their work.
Keep going
Keep going.
The service, the other cost guides and the permit guide.
Let’s build it.
Tell us about the job. We answer right away and book the visit.
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Let’s build it.
Let’s build it.
Let’s build it.
Let’s build it.
Let’s build it.
Tell us about the job. We answer right away and book the visit.
Projects
Start to finish.
01 SaugusAn attic turned into a living floorAn open attic became a bright floor with a full bathroom, a window seat and a new oak stair.
02 SalemA whole house in Salem, made newThree floors, two bathrooms, a new kitchen, new stairs and oak floors everywhere. One crew, one schedule, one number to call.
03 Manchester-by-the-SeaA walk-in shower in Manchester-by-the-SeaAn old tub alcove taken to the studs and built back as a walk-in shower with a glass door, a mosaic floor and two niches.
