Services · SE Massachusetts

Tile Installation

Floors, walls, showers, backsplashes, and heated floors — properly waterproofed, properly prepped, and set to last.

Licensed Hands-On General Contractor · CSL #CS-114214 · HIC #206818

Tile is one of those finishes where the difference between a good install and a bad one shows up years later. Bad waterproofing means a shower that fails. Bad substrate prep means cracked grout lines and loose tiles. Bad layout planning means awkward cuts in the most visible spots. We approach every tile job with the substrate, the waterproofing, and the layout planned first — then the tile goes down. Whether it's a small backsplash or a full bathroom with heated floors and a curbless shower, we hold to the same standards: tight grout lines, plumb and level surfaces, and waterproofing systems installed exactly to manufacturer spec.

What's included

Our process

  1. 1

    Free estimate

    Share the space, the tile you're considering, and the scope — we respond within 24–48 hours.

  2. 2

    Substrate & layout

    Inspect the substrate, flatten if needed, plan the layout so cuts fall in the least-visible spots.

  3. 3

    Waterproofing

    For wet areas, install full waterproofing membrane systems per manufacturer spec.

  4. 4

    Set tile

    Tile set with proper thinset, back-buttered for large format, with consistent spacing throughout.

  5. 5

    Grout & seal

    Grout, seal, and clean. Final walkthrough.

Materials & standards

Schluter KERDI and USG Durock waterproofing systems
Schluter DITRA and DITRA-HEAT uncoupling membranes
Custom Building Products and MAPEI thinsets
Stain-resistant urethane and epoxy grouts
Quality bullnose and Schluter edge trim
Natural stone sealers

Service area

Todd Home Services has served homeowners across SE Massachusetts since 2017, including Mansfield, Foxboro, Sharon, Norton, Easton, Attleboro, Norfolk, Wrentham, Plainville, Walpole, Brookline, Chestnut Hill, and the surrounding SE Massachusetts towns.

Frequently asked questions

How much does tile installation cost?

Most tile installs run $12–$25 per square foot installed for standard tile, more for large-format, mosaic, or natural stone. Shower builds run $4,000–$12,000 depending on size and waterproofing system. We provide a do-not-exceed estimate before starting.

What waterproofing system do you use for showers?

We typically use Schluter KERDI or USG Durock systems — full sheet membrane or liquid-applied — depending on the build. Proper waterproofing is the single biggest factor in whether a shower lasts 20 years or fails in 5.

Can you install heated floors?

Yes. We install electric radiant heat mats (Schluter DITRA-HEAT, Warmly Yours, SunTouch) under tile floors in bathrooms, kitchens, mudrooms, and basements. Heated tile floors are one of the highest-value upgrades for the cost.

Do you do large-format tile and natural stone?

Yes — large-format porcelain (24×48 and bigger), marble, travertine, slate, and quartzite. Large-format tile requires a perfectly flat substrate and back-buttering; we prep accordingly so you don't get lippage.

Can you replace a few cracked or loose tiles?

Yes, we take on tile repair as small projects. Matching grout and finding a tile that matches the original is the hard part — bring us a sample or extra tile if you have any.

Ready to start your tile installation?

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