Tiler Mosman

Leerberg Tiling Pty Ltd provide bathroom tiling, floor and wall tiling, kitchen splashbacks, tile repairs and licensed waterproofing for homes, strata and commercial properties across Mosman and the Lower North Shore. We are a family owned business with over 53 years in the trade, fully licensed and insured, and we do all the work ourselves rather than using subcontractors, so the same team handles your job from quote to completion.

Our Mosman tiling services at a glance

Bathroom tiling and full wet area renovations
Floor and wall tiling, including natural stone, marble and large format
Kitchen splashbacks and floor tiling
Outdoor, balcony, terrace and pool tiling
Licensed waterproofing to Australian Standards (AS 3740 and AS 4654)
Heritage and period home tiling
Strata and apartment tiling and balcony remediation
Tile repairs, regrouting, resealing and leak repairs

Tiling in Mosman: The Local Issues

Mosman has its own set of tiling challenges, and they differ from most of Sydney.
The peninsula sits on Hawkesbury sandstone with steep foreshore slopes down to the harbour, so many homes are built across multiple levels on sandstone bases and stone retaining walls where falls and access matter. Add to that a large stock of heritage Federation and California bungalow homes.
Harbourside properties where salt air constantly attacks waterproofing, and older strata blocks where balcony and bathroom membranes have reached the end of their life.
We work across all of it, from grand Federation homes near Bradleys Head Road to apartments at Spit Junction and waterfront properties at Beauty Point and Clifton Gardens.

Bathroom Tiling

Bathroom tiling is one of our most common Mosman jobs, covering full retiling, demolition, screeding, waterproofing and installation, all completed to Australian Standards with a waterproofing warranty.
We work with ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, marble and mosaic, and have the experience to lay the high end finishes Mosman customers often want, such as large format stone and book-matched marble, properly.
We handle everything from compact apartment ensuites near Spit Junction to large family bathrooms around Beauty Point, and can advise on tile selection if you’re not sure what will work.

Floor and Wall Tiling

For floors you can choose from porcelain, ceramic, natural stone, marble and large format tiles, with wall tiling available for bathrooms, kitchens, laundries and feature walls.
Because so many Mosman homes are built across multiple levels on sandstone, preparation is what makes tiles last. We assess each substrate first, whether a suspended timber floor in a Federation home or a concrete slab in an apartment.
On timber and other movement-prone substrates we install crack isolation and uncoupling membranes so movement below doesn’t crack the tiles or grout, set proper expansion and perimeter joints, and re-screed to true up falls and levels before laying. This prep is what prevents the lifting and drumminess that show up later when it’s skipped.

Heritage and Period Home Tiling

Mosman is one of Sydney’s most significant heritage suburbs, with around 500 heritage items and 13 conservation areas, and tiling in Federation, Queen Anne and California bungalow homes needs a careful approach.
Where original tessellated or period tiles are sound, we lift and salvage them so they can be reset rather than lost.
Where they’re cracked or missing we source matched replacements, and where the original pattern is discontinued we blend salvaged and new tiles so repairs aren’t obvious.
On older solid walls and floors we use breathable, appropriate bedding rather than trapping moisture behind modern impervious systems.
Where a property is listed or in a conservation area, we keep the work in line with the existing fabric.

Outdoor, Balcony and Pool Tiling

Outdoor tiling in Mosman has to handle a tough harbourside environment, with salt air, humidity, sun and temperature change all attacking tiles, grout and waterproofing.
We use slip resistant external-rated tiles, external grade adhesives, and epoxy grout that resists salt and chlorine rather than standard cement grout.
Natural stone is sealed against salt attack and staining.
Before tiling any balcony or terrace we lay an external membrane to AS 4654, establish correct falls, and make sure drainage outlets actually carry water away, which is critical on Mosman’s elevated and harbourside balconies where pooling water ends up in the rooms below.
For pools we tile surrounds, waterlines and coping with epoxy grout and fix tiles with constant immersion and movement in mind so they don’t lift or crack.

Waterproofing Mosman

Failed waterproofing is one of the most common problems we see locally, and Mosman’s conditions make it worse.
Harbourside homes and balconies face salt air and moisture year round, and most balcony membranes only last 10 to 15 years, so many Mosman properties are now past that point.
We start by finding the actual source of the leak, because the visible damage is often nowhere near where water is getting in.
For a leaking shower with an intact membrane, we can often fix it without removing tiles by stripping and re-grouting with epoxy and resealing.
Where the membrane itself has failed, surface repairs won’t hold, so we remove tiles, lay a new membrane to AS 3740 internally or AS 4654 for balconies, and retile.
We advise which option fits rather than defaulting to the bigger job.

Strata and Apartment Tiling

A large part of Mosman is strata, from period blocks to modern apartments around Military Road, Spit Junction and the Balmoral slopes.
Balcony and bathroom leaks are one of the most common and most disputed strata maintenance issues in NSW, so we begin with a proper investigation to establish where the water is coming from and whether it’s a common property membrane issue or a lot owner finish.
We then carry out compliant remedial waterproofing and retiling, working in with the owners corporation, strata manager and building access requirements, and keep the site clean and protected throughout.

Tile Repairs

Not every job needs a full renovation.
We offer cracked tile replacement, regrouting and resealing, fixing loose or drummy tiles, leaking shower and balcony repairs, and tile matching where originals have been discontinued, which comes up often in older and heritage homes.
We assess the damage and advise whether repair or replacement is the better option, and can often patch without retiling the whole area.

Recent Mosman Projects

Recent work includes a heritage bathroom restoration in a Federation home near Bradleys Head Road.
Balcony waterproofing and retiling on a Beauty Point apartment after the original membrane failed.
A marble ensuite near Spit Junction, and slip-resistant outdoor tiling on a stepped terrace overlooking the harbour.
All work is completed by our own licensed tradesmen, not subcontractors.

Areas We Service

Mosman
Balmoral
Beauty Point
The Spit,
Spit Junction
Clifton Gardens
Middle Head
Cremorne
Cremorne Point
Neutral Bay and surrounding Lower North Shore areas.
We work on residential homes, heritage properties, strata buildings and commercial properties.

Why Choose Leerberg Tiling Pty Ltd?

Family owned with over 53 years experience
Fully licensed and insured, all work warranted
No subcontractors, the same team start to finish
Fixed written quotes with no hidden fees
Site kept clean and floors protected
Experienced with Mosman’s heritage homes, harbourside balconies and strata wet areas

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you fix a leaking shower without removing the tiles?
Often yes. If the waterproofing membrane is still intact and the problem is failed grout or silicone, we can strip and re-grout with epoxy and reseal, which avoids a full strip-out. If the membrane itself has failed, the tiles need to come up so we can re-waterproof properly, and we’ll tell you honestly which applies.

Who pays for balcony waterproofing in a Mosman strata building?
It depends on the strata plan and by-laws. The waterproofing membrane is often common property (owners corporation), while surface tiles and grout are usually the lot owner’s. Because the lines blur, a proper leak investigation to establish the source is the sensible first step, and we can carry out compliant remedial work either way.

Do you do tiling in heritage and Federation homes?
Yes. We salvage and reset original tiles where possible, source matched replacements, and use bedding appropriate to period fabric, keeping the work in line with conservation area and heritage requirements.

How long does a bathroom retile take?
Most standard bathrooms run around 2 to 3 weeks depending on size, finishes and waterproofing curing time. We give a clear timeline with your quote.

Do you provide free quotes?
Yes. Call or text photos for a free Mosman tiling quote.