Masons & tile workers cost in Chennai
How much will a mason cost in Chennai?
Pick the roles, how many people and for how long — or the one-off jobs — and get an itemised range for Chennai before anyone calls you. Exact quotes come from up to three ID-verified masons & tile workers once you create your free account.
- Visit & inspection
- from ₹330
- Floor tiling
- ₹50 per sq ft
- Terrace waterproofing
- ₹66 per sq ft
- Bathroom renovation (labour, all trades)
- ₹38,680 per unit
What do you need done?
Pick everything that applies — one visit can cover several jobs, and the visit charge is paid once.
Masons & tile workers rate card for Chennai (November 2026)
21 jobs priced for your city tier: typical labour per unit, before the one-time visit charge of about ₹390. Parts and material are extra unless noted.
TilingFloor, wall, bathroom, kitchen
| Job | Typical rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Floor tiling | ₹59 per sq ft | Labour; tiles and cement extra |
| Wall tiling | ₹72 per sq ft | |
| Bathroom re-tiling (floor + walls) | ₹19,500 per unit | Typical 5×7 ft bathroom, labour |
| Remove old tiles | ₹20 per sq ft | |
| Grouting / epoxy re-grout | ₹23 per sq ft |
Plastering & wall repairCracks, patches, new plaster
| Job | Typical rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Crack repair & patch plaster | ₹1,560 per job | |
| New plaster | ₹36 per sq ft | |
| Wall putty finish | ₹18 per sq ft |
Waterproofing & leaksTerrace, bathroom, walls
| Job | Typical rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Terrace waterproofing | ₹78 per sq ft | |
| Bathroom waterproofing | ₹7,800 per unit | Before tiling |
| Wall seepage treatment | ₹59 per sq ft | |
| Water tank / sump waterproofing | ₹6,500 per unit |
Small civil workWalls, slabs, steps, demolition
| Job | Typical rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Brick wall (9 inch) | ₹120 per sq ft | |
| Partition wall (4.5 inch) | ₹85 per sq ft | |
| Steps / platform | ₹5,850 per job | |
| Demolition & debris removal | ₹33 per sq ft | |
| Slab or lintel patch | ₹7,800 per job |
RenovationBathroom and kitchen packages
| Job | Typical rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bathroom renovation (labour, all trades) | ₹45,500 per unit | Tiles, plumbing, electrical labour |
| Kitchen renovation (labour) | ₹36,400 per unit |
Mason by the dayYou supply material
| Job | Typical rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mason, per day | ₹1,300 per day | |
| Helper, per day | ₹780 per day |
Typical market rates as of November 2026; quantities over four are stepped down, daily and monthly staff rates are per worker and not surge-priced, same-day work carries a premium. Your exact price is the masons & tile workers's quote.
What affects a mason's price in Chennai
- Visit charge. Most masons & tile workers charge for the first visit and waive it when they do the job. Same-day visits cost about a fifth more.
- Parts and material. Labour rates assume you supply the material. If the mason brings it, ask for the brand and a bill; the estimator shows that as a separate range.
- Size and condition. Per-square-foot jobs are priced on your home's built-up area; badly worn surfaces, high ceilings and heavy furniture add time.
- Shift and duration. Daily and monthly rates are per worker for an 8-hour day; 12-hour shifts, nights and short notice cost more, and monthly rates assume 26 working days.
- Quantity. The visit is paid once, so the second item is cheaper than the first; quantities over four are stepped down.
Market rates for Chennai's tier as of November 2026. Your exact price is the mason's quote, which you see before anyone starts.