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Tile Removal in Johannesburg

Free tile removal quotes from tilers and tile removal teams working in Johannesburg, Gauteng. One request, no obligation.

  • Area: Johannesburg, Gauteng
  • Nearby: Rosebank, Melville, Booysens
  • Cost to you: free
Tile Removal at an older character home near Johannesburg
Tile Removal at an older character home near Johannesburg

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Roofs, walls and steps: measure each face and add them up, or type the total in the form.

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From one small area to a whole house, our free service makes it easy to price tile removal in Johannesburg. Your request goes to a tile removal contractor who knows Johannesburg and nearby areas of Gauteng, so you get an accurate quote and can compare it before work starts.

Tile Removal for Johannesburg homes and businesses

Tile removal is a common first step for renovations in Johannesburg, from old kitchen floors to cracked patio tiles. Contractors in Gauteng can assess the base, advise on screed repairs and plan rubble removal before your new slate goes down.

Want to know more first? Our tile removal guide covers the options, what to check and what affects the price.

Slate, stone and weather in Johannesburg

Johannesburg has one of the deepest slate and stone markets in the country. Older northern suburbs and Parktown-era homes include heritage slate roofs, while newer estates use slate for entrance halls, patios, pool surrounds and braai walls. Highveld hail can crack roof slates, summer storms drive water across stoeps, and winter frost punishes loose paving. Dry winters also dry out sealers, so re-sealing is common. Tile shops, stone and paving yards and builders' merchants are spread from Sandton to the West Rand, and delivery across the metro is standard.

A worker lifting old floor tiles with a breaker in a bare room, with a pile of rubble bags near the door
A worker lifting old floor tiles with a breaker in a bare room, with a pile of rubble bags near the door

Typical tile removal requests in the area come from:

  • Suburban homes: lifting old kitchen, passage or patio tiles before a new slate floor is laid in a family home
  • Security and golf estates: removing dated tiles in an estate house before modern stone finishes go in
  • Older and heritage homes: removing tiles in an older home while protecting original floors, skirtings and plaster
  • Townhouses and complexes: careful, low-noise tile removal in a townhouse, keeping to complex working-hour rules
  • New builds and developments: taking out wrongly laid or damaged tiles in a new house so they can be redone
  • Restaurants, hotels and offices: tile removal in shops, restaurants and offices, often done after hours to limit disruption

Why get a quote in Johannesburg first?

No two slate projects in Johannesburg are the same. A quote based on your details shows the real cost of labour, adhesive, grout, sealing, travel and clean-up, so you can budget properly and avoid surprises.

What to include in your request

  • State the area in m² and whether it is floor or wall.
  • Name the tile type: ceramic, porcelain, slate or stone.
  • Say what will be laid afterwards and when.
  • Mention the floor level, access and any stairs for rubble.
  • Say if screed repair and levelling must be included.

The more detail you give, the more accurate your quote will be.

Service area: Johannesburg and surrounds

Installers and contractors on our network work in Johannesburg and surrounding areas, including Rosebank, Melville, Booysens, Selby, Edenvale, Sandton, Roodepoort. Give your suburb in the request so the person quoting can allow for travel and plan a site visit to measure up.

Frequently asked questions

What will it cost in Johannesburg?
It depends on the area in m², the surface the slate goes onto, the type of slate, access and how soon you need it done. Send the form with your measurements and a tile removal contractor working in Johannesburg will quote you.
Will someone come out to measure?
Most installers prefer to see the site before they give a final price, especially for floors on old screeds, walls and roofs. Give your suburb and a rough size on the form, and the person quoting will arrange a visit if needed.
Can they supply the slate as well?
Many can. Choose "Supply and install" on the form and say what colour and finish you like. If you have already bought the slate, choose "Installation only" and give the tile size and how much you have.

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