We're used to working in brand-new Riverside South homes where tile is being installed for the very first time.
New construction is the easiest time to get shower waterproofing right – we build every wet area to a proper standard from the start.
From ensuites to kitchens to basement floors, we can handle the full tile scope of a newly built home.
Riverside South is one of Ottawa’s newest and fastest-growing residential areas, which means most of the tile work here isn’t a renovation at all – it’s the first tile that home has ever had. That gives us a clean slate to install cementitious backer board and membrane waterproofing correctly from the outset, rather than working around decades of prior renovations or repairs.
Riverside South stands out even among Ottawa's growth suburbs as one of the newest and fastest-growing residential areas in the city.
Most homes here are recent construction, so our work tends to involve installing tile for the very first time rather than replacing something that's failed or aged out.
We install bathroom, ensuite, kitchen, and basement tile in Riverside South's new-construction homes, always starting with cementitious backer board and proper membrane waterproofing in wet areas, something that's simplest to get right when there's no existing tile or old waterproofing to remove first.
Large-format tile suits the open layouts common in these newer homes, and we can advise on sizing and layout during your quote.
Because these are first installations rather than repairs, we can build each wet area, shower pan, membrane, backer board, movement joints, to a proper standard from day one, which matters given how demanding Ottawa's cold winters and humid summers can be on a home's finishes.
Every Riverside South project starts with a clear, written quote so you know the full scope before work begins.
These general price ranges reflect first-time tile installation in Riverside South's new-construction homes; the exact cost depends on tile size and layout, confirmed in a free written quote.
$10 – $18 per sq ft installed
Includes tile, thin-set, and labour
Common for kitchens, basements, and hallways
Price varies with tile size and subfloor prep
$15 – $30 per sq ft installed
Includes cementitious backer board
Membrane waterproofing in every wet area
Shower pan and niche work included where applicable
$20 – $40 per sq ft installed
Priced higher due to detail work and cuts
Includes outlet and cabinet edge trimming
Mosaic and feature tile available
Quoted per project
Cracked tile and failed grout repair
Caulk and sealant renewal
Scope depends on the extent of the damage
Call (343) 314-4353 or reach out with details on the bathroom, kitchen, or basement tile you're installing for the first time.
We review the layout and provide a clear written quote, advising on tile sizing for the open layouts common in Riverside South's newer homes.
Since there's no old tile or waterproofing to remove first, we build each wet area, shower pan, membrane, backer board, and movement joints, to a proper standard from day one.
We walk through the completed tile with you and review grout and sealant care.
Tiles Experts provides professional tile installation, repair, and waterproofing to homeowners and businesses across Riverside South, Ontario.
Yes. Riverside South is one of Ottawa's newest growth areas, so the large majority of our projects here are first-time tile installations rather than renovations.
Yes, we handle ensuite and main bathroom tile, kitchen backsplashes, and basement flooring as part of finishing a newly built Riverside South home.
We try to work around a new-build schedule and closing date, though final scheduling depends on site access and what stage the home is at.
Standard tile finishing that doesn't move plumbing, electrical, or walls generally doesn't require a separate permit. Any plumbing relocation would need one.
Call (343) 314-4353 or send a request through our contact page and we'll arrange a time to discuss your new home's tile scope.