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How much does tile installation cost?

National price ranges for tile installation, the unit pricing contractors quote from, and what the same job costs across local markets.

Verified August 2026

Tile Installation cost

$1,800 – $16,000

Most homeowners pay around $5,600 for tile installation, or $7–$25 per sq ft installed. Permit fees add $0–$150.

Price breakdown

Budget scope$1,800
Typical project$5,600
Premium / complex$16,000
per sq ft installed$7 – $25
Permit fees$0 – $150
Timeline3-7 days including cure time

What drives the price

  • Tile size and format — large format costs more to set
  • Layout pattern and diagonal cuts
  • Shower waterproofing membrane
  • Substrate preparation and leveling
  • Natural stone sealing

Cost by city

Same scope, adjusted for local labor, material and permit pricing.

Tile cost in Naples$2,200 – $19,800 · +24%Tile cost in Miami$2,100 – $18,900 · +18%Tile cost in Fort Lauderdale$2,100 – $18,200 · +14%Tile cost in West Palm Beach$2,000 – $17,900 · +12%Tile cost in Fort Myers$2,000 – $17,400 · +9%Tile cost in Sarasota$1,900 – $17,300 · +8%Tile cost in Cape Coral$1,900 – $17,100 · +7%Tile cost in Bradenton$1,900 – $16,800 · +5%Tile cost in Venice$1,900 – $17,000 · +6%Tile cost in Tampa$1,900 – $16,600 · +4%Tile cost in St. Petersburg$1,900 – $16,500 · +3%Tile cost in Clearwater$1,800 – $16,300 · +2%Tile cost in Orlando$1,800 – $16,300 · +2%Tile cost in Port St. Lucie$1,800 – $16,300 · +2%Tile cost in St. Augustine$1,800 – $16,000 · 0%Tile cost in Port Charlotte$1,800 – $16,000 · 0%Tile cost in Brandon$1,800 – $16,000 · 0%Tile cost in Kissimmee$1,800 – $15,700 · -2%Tile cost in Daytona Beach$1,800 – $15,700 · -2%Tile cost in Melbourne$1,800 – $15,800 · -1%Tile cost in Jacksonville$1,700 – $15,400 · -4%Tile cost in Lakeland$1,700 – $15,200 · -5%Tile cost in Gainesville$1,700 – $15,000 · -6%Tile cost in Pensacola$1,700 – $15,200 · -5%Tile cost in Tallahassee$1,700 – $14,900 · -7%

Frequently asked questions

How much extra tile should I order?

Order 10 percent extra for a straight layout and 15 to 20 percent for diagonal or herringbone patterns to cover cuts, breakage and future repairs from the same dye lot.

Sources

Sources & verification

Last verified August 2026. Cost figures are modeled estimates based on national baselines adjusted for local labor and material pricing — they are not quotes. Permit rules change; confirm with the building department before starting work.