Booking spring & summer 2026 · Bellingham, WA

Bellingham's
trusted tile
setters.

A small, local crew, licensed, bonded, and insured. We waterproof behind the tile first, set it right the first time, and hand you a written line-item quote before anyone touches your bathroom.

Free walkthroughs · Written, line-item quotes · No surprise fees
15min
Typical reply during
business hours
Waterproofed shower · Fairhaven · example transformation
Licensed, bonded, and insured WA general contractor · Apex Builderz LLC
01 · Services

What we do best.

Tile services for Bellingham homes and businesses

From a single backsplash to a full shower tear-out and rebuild. Every job starts with the waterproofing, the part most installers skip, and the reason their showers leak in a few years instead of lasting decades.

02 · Example transformations

Example transformations.

Drag the handle to reveal the finished tile. These are representative examples of the kind of work we do, not photos of specific jobs, so you can see the before-and-after at a glance.

03 · Why we're different

Why Bellingham homeowners trust us.

Three promises we actually keep, on every job. It's the reason our customers send their neighbors.

i.

We waterproof first.

Tile and grout are not waterproof. The membrane behind them is. We build a sloped, waterproofed pan and set tile over a real membrane, so water stays out of your framing.

Membrane on every wet area
ii.

A real person picks up.

Call and a human answers. Send a quote request and we get back within minutes, not days. No automated replies, no ticket queues.

15-min response time
iii.

Honest, line-item pricing.

You get a detailed written quote before we set a tile. No hidden fees, no surprise change orders. If we open a wall and find rot, we tell you before we keep going.

No change-order games
04 · Service Area

Neighborhoods we tile in Bellingham.

We keep a tight radius on purpose. Our crew knows every street, every era of home, and which neighborhoods sit on lots that move, from the bay to the foothills.

05 · The Process

Four steps. No runaround.

From first call to final walkthrough, here's exactly how a tile project unfolds. We're pretty allergic to surprises, and we assume you are too.

i
30 seconds

Tell us about the job.

Fill out the short form or give us a call. We just need the basics to get started.

ii
Same week

We come take a look.

A crew lead walks the project with you, talks tile and layout, and puts together a detailed written quote.

iii
1 to 7 days on-site

We waterproof, set, and grout.

Tear-out, waterproofing, tile, and grout on the schedule you pick. We treat your home like it's ours.

iv
Final day

We seal and you love it.

We seal the grout and stone, then walk it with you. Anything not right, we fix before we leave.

06 · The honest part

We tell you straight.

We're a new name in Bellingham tile and we'd rather earn your trust than borrow it. So here's the deal, plainly.

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If a repair will hold, we'll tell you, and we won't sell you a remodel you don't need. If your shower is leaking because there's no waterproofing behind the tile, we'll tell you that too, because fresh grout won't fix it. That's the whole pitch.
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Bellingham Tile Co. Operated by Apex Builderz LLC
Waterproofing first

Every shower gets a sloped pan and a real membrane behind the tile, sheet or liquid, before a single tile goes up.

Floors that hold their grout

An uncoupling membrane under every floor, so a little house movement doesn't crack the grout lines.

Written, line-item quotes

You see the tile, the waterproofing, the tear-out, and the timeline before we start. No round-number guesses.

Free · PDF guide
The Bellingham
Homeowner's Guide
to Hiring a Tile Contractor
2026 Edition
Reader's Edition

The Bellingham homeowner's guide to hiring a tile contractor.

Local pricing data. The questions every homeowner should ask before signing. How to read a tile quote, and the waterproofing line items that separate a shower that lasts from one that leaks.

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07 · Pricing

What tile actually costs in Bellingham.

Real ranges for tile work in Bellingham, prep and waterproofing included. For a precise number, we walk the project with you and hand you a line-item quote, free.

01Shower & Tub Surround TileTear-out, waterproofed pan, wall + floor tile$2,800 to $9,500Get quote
02Bathroom Floor TileOver an uncoupling membrane, heat optional$1,400 to $4,500Get quote
03Kitchen Backsplash TileSubway, mosaic, handmade, or large-format$900 to $3,200Get quote
04Floor Tile & Heated FloorsPer sq ft installed; in-floor heat adds $10 to $18$9 to $22 / sq ftGet quote
05Tile Repair & RegroutingCracked tile, failed grout, loose tile, sealing$350 to $1,500Get quote
06Custom & Commercial TileStone, mosaics, accent walls, commercial floorsBy consultationGet quote
08 · The Journal

From the blog · field notes from the crew.

Cost breakdowns, waterproofing straight talk, and material picks for a wet climate. No fluff, just what we've learned setting tile in Whatcom County.

View the full journal →

09 · Questions

Frequently asked questions.

The questions we hear most from Bellingham homeowners, answered straight.

How much does tile installation cost in Bellingham?
It depends on the job. In 2026, a shower or tub surround runs $2,800 to $9,500, a bathroom floor $1,400 to $4,500, a kitchen backsplash $900 to $3,200, and floor tile $9 to $22 per square foot installed. Every range includes the prep that makes tile last here: waterproofing on showers and an uncoupling membrane on floors. Send us a quote request and we'll give you an exact number for your project.
How long does a tile shower take to install?
Most showers take 4 to 7 days in Bellingham. That covers tear-out, building and waterproofing the pan, setting wall and floor tile, and grouting. The reason it is not faster is dry time: mortar and grout need to cure between steps, and rushing that is how showers fail. We give you a specific timeline at the quote.
Why did my last shower leak behind the tile?
Almost always because there was no real waterproofing behind it. In a lot of older Bellingham homes the tile was set on mortar over drywall or wood, with nothing to stop water from reaching the framing. We set tile over a sheet or liquid membrane on a sloped pan, so water drains to the drain instead of soaking into the wall.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Bellingham Tile Co. is operated by Apex Builderz LLC, a licensed, bonded, and insured Washington general contractor (WA Contractor Reg. # APEXBBL749B1, UBI 604-945-342). We're happy to show you the paperwork, just ask.
What tile and materials do you use?
We set porcelain, ceramic, and natural stone, in subway, mosaic, hexagon, handmade, and large-format, depending on the job and your budget. For the parts that matter most, we use proper waterproofing systems like Schluter-Kerdi sheet membrane and RedGard liquid membrane behind showers, and an uncoupling membrane like Ditra under floors so the grout does not crack.
Do I have to be out of my house during a tile job?
No, for most jobs you keep living there. We contain dust, protect floors and surfaces, and work in a way that keeps the rest of your home usable. A single-bathroom re-tile means that one bathroom is out of service for the job, so if it is your only bathroom we'll plan the schedule with you.
Do I need a permit to re-tile a bathroom in Bellingham?
Most tile-only work, like re-tiling a shower, a floor, or a backsplash, does not need a permit in Bellingham. If the job touches plumbing rough-in, a shower pan drain, or moves a wall, the plumbing or building permit is the contractor's job, and we handle that coordination. We don't cut that corner.
Can you repair my tile instead of replacing it?
Sometimes, and we'll tell you straight. If the tile is sound and only the grout is worn or stained, a regrout and a few replaced tiles is a real fix and runs $350 to $1,500. But if your shower grout keeps failing because water got behind the tile, regrouting only buys time, and the honest fix is a waterproofed rebuild.
10 · Get Your Quote

Get your free quote.

Two fields to start, name and phone. We'll call you back within 15 minutes during business hours. No pressure, no hard sell.

i

Free, on-site walkthrough

We come to you. 30 to 60 minutes on-site with the crew lead who'll run your project.

ii

Detailed written quote

Line-item breakdown: tile, waterproofing, tear-out, and timeline. No vague round numbers.

iii

Zero obligation

If the timing, tile, or number isn't right, no worries. The quote is yours to keep.

or call (360) 927-0588
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