Quote a bathroom by the square metre, put the waterproofing and the tiles on their own lines, and invoice with GST without a maths headache. Yamate is quoting and invoicing for Australian tilers, solo or with a hand — from $19/mo.

What a solo tiler actually needs

Tiling is priced off area and finish — the square metres, the tile, the substrate, the waterproofing in wet areas. Bathroom and kitchen jobs carry a lot of materials and prep that need to be on the quote, or you eat the cost of the extra tiles and the re-screed.

Quote by the square metre — set your rate per m² for floors and walls and let the line total do the maths.
Waterproofing as its own line — wet-area waterproofing is a real cost and a compliance step; itemise it so it's never absorbed into your labour.
Materials in the quote — tiles, adhesive, grout, trims and screed; include them or note who's supplying so there's no surprise.
Variations when the substrate's worse than expected — add the extra prep as a line when you lift the old floor and find a mess.
Deposit to cover the tile order — tiles are paid up front; take a deposit so it's not your cash tied up.

Typical jobs it handles

Bathroom and ensuite tiling, kitchen splashbacks, floor tiling, wet-area waterproofing, balconies and outdoor areas, repairs and re-grouts, screeding and prep, and commercial tiling. Save your usual rates and packages so a bathroom quote takes a minute.

🧱 Don't bury the waterproofing. It's a cost and a compliance requirement in wet areas, putting it as its own line on the quote protects your margin and shows the customer the job's being done properly.

Get paid when the job's done

Bathroom and kitchen jobs are big tickets to wait on. Yamate invoices the moment you finish, puts your PayID or bank details on the invoice, and chases anything overdue automatically.

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FAQ

What's the best quoting app for tilers in Australia?

One that quotes by the square metre and itemises waterproofing and materials. Yamate is built for solo tilers — per-m² quoting, waterproofing and materials lines, GST invoicing and auto-chasing — from $19/mo (founder price, until 30 Oct) on iPhone and Android.

Can I quote tiling per square metre?

Yes, set your rate per m² and enter the area, the line totals it for you, with GST added if you're registered.

Should I take a deposit for a tiling job?

Usually yes, to cover the tile order which you pay for up front. Add it to the quote and check your state's rules on deposit limits.

Tickets, safety and a crew

Yamate keeps your licence and insurance on file and tells you before they lapse — yours and your crew's. It'll draft a Safe Work Method Statement for a job from what the job actually is; you read it and sign it, and Yamate doesn't issue certificates or lodge anything with a regulator.

Got an apprentice or a couple of hands? You are not too big for it — pay runs, payslips, super and licence dates are in here too, on the same flat price.

Taken someone on? The Founder plan includes up to 3 people. For larger crews, the Company plan includes 10 people, then $15/month for each additional person, and gives everyone their own login so you choose what each of them sees. And if you get stuck anywhere, Ask ya mate — type a question and it walks you through the screens, suggesting the tap rather than doing it for you.

Free tools for tilers

Hourly rate calculator GST calculator Quote & markup calculator Free invoice generator Our Australian data sources Tiler quote template

Free calculators for tilers. Work out the materials before you price the job: Plaster & render · Tiles, grout & adhesive. See all 30 tradie calculators →

General information only for Australian businesses. Waterproofing and licensing requirements vary by state — check your regulator.

Invoicing & quoting app for tilers