Tiler · Quotes and invoices
Quote software for tilers
Priced per square meter, including surface preparation, adhesive and grout: a tiling quote has to spell everything out to avoid surprises.
A sample tiling quote
| Service | Qty | Unit price excl. VAT | Total excl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floor leveling | 20 m² | €16.00 | €320.00 |
| Laying 60 × 60 tiles | 20 m² | €48.00 | €960.00 |
| Tiled baseboards | 18 lin. m | €12.00 | €216.00 |
| Grouting and final cleanup | 20 m² | €6.00 | €120.00 |
VAT 10%: €161.60
Total incl. VAT: €1,777.60
Example for guidance only: prices and VAT rates vary depending on your region, suppliers and the job.
How to prepare a solid tiling quote
Start from the actual area measured on site, room by room, and add a waste allowance suited to the tile format and laying pattern. A diagonal layout or a large format like 60 × 60 means more cuts. Then list each item separately: removal of the old flooring, debris disposal, surface preparation (leveling, primer), tile supply, adhesive, installation per square meter, baseboards per linear meter, grouting and cleanup. Include travel costs if any. Finally, set out how you will handle the unexpected, such as a surface in worse condition than expected once the old flooring is removed, rather than burying it in a lump-sum price.
In France, tiling is among the works covered by ten-year liability insurance (assurance décennale): state your insurer’s name and the policy’s geographic coverage on both the quote and the invoice. Under French rules, the 10% VAT rate applies, subject to conditions, to improvement or maintenance work in a home completed more than two years ago. For new builds, the rate is 20%. Specify the tile format and reference, who supplies it, the chosen layout, the grout color and the condition of the surface you observed. Photos of the surface will help justify the preparation you priced. In France, a quote is mandatory for any repair over €150 including VAT.
In Ecomely, you put each item on its own line: leveling and installation per square meter, baseboards per linear meter, grouting and cleanup. Your client sees exactly what they are paying for. Zély, the AI Assistant, can draft a quote from your description of the job. You then check the quantities and prices before sending it. Your client signs the quote online, with no printing and no extra appointment. Once the job is done, the quote becomes an invoice in one click, and the client can pay by card. Automatic reminders take care of pending payments. Each client’s quotes and invoices stay together in one place.
What Ecomely does for tilers
- Fill in quotes from your phone, with your saved services and prices.
- Clients sign online from a simple link.
- Turn a quote into an invoice in one click, with card payment and reminders.
- Clients, documents and emails all in one place.
Trade vocabulary
- Self-leveling screed (ragréage)
- Self-leveling mortar that evens out floor defects before tiling.
- Adhesive installation (pose collée)
- Tiles fixed with adhesive onto a flat surface.
- Tile layout plan (calepinage)
- Cutting and layout plan for the tiles, drawn up before installation.
- Tile spacer (croisillon)
- Small wedge that keeps grout joints even.
Frequently asked questions
Should I charge the client for tile waste?
Yes. The amount of tile ordered always exceeds the area to be covered, because of cuts and breakage. The clearest approach is to price the installation on the actual area and the supply on the quantity to order, waste included. Explain this simply on the quote, especially for large formats or diagonal layouts. That way, your client understands why the quantities differ.
Does the 10% VAT rate also apply to tiles I supply?
In France, if you supply and install the tiles in a home completed more than two years ago, for improvement or maintenance work, the 10% rate can apply to the whole job, materials included, subject to conditions. If the client buys the tiles in a store themselves, they pay the standard rate. In all cases, keep the certificate the client fills in to confirm the conditions for the reduced rate.
What should I do if I find a damaged surface after removing the old flooring?
Stop before starting any unplanned work and show the client the situation, with photos. Then draw up an additional quote for the surface repair, such as extra leveling, and wait for their approval. With Ecomely, you send it from the client’s profile and they can sign it online. Work resumes without waiting for another appointment.
The client is supplying their own tiles: how should I show this on the quote?
State clearly that the tiles are supplied by the client, with the reference, format and planned quantity. Then price the installation, the surface preparation and the materials you bring, such as adhesive, grout or primer. Also specify the date by which the tiles must be on site, to avoid a wasted trip.
The rules mentioned on this page (VAT, required quote details, insurance) are those that apply in France.