Splashbacks and tiling · Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Splashbacks and tiling in Aberdeen
We take on splashbacks and tiling in Aberdeen and the surrounding AB10, AB11, AB12, AB13, AB15 and AB16 postcodes, working to a written scope so you know exactly what is included before anyone starts.
What prompts splashbacks and tiling in Aberdeen?
If the units in your Aberdeen kitchen are already fitted and only the walls are unfinished, we can take on the tiling or splashback as a job on its own.
If your Aberdeen home is an older property with uneven walls, the splashback may start with patching, skimming or boarding so the tiler has a flat surface to work from. Homes right across Aberdeen are covered, as are nearby places such as Stonehaven, Inverurie and the villages in between.
What does the job involve?
The exact scope is agreed after the survey, but a typical job in Aberdeen covers:
- Grout and sealant chosen for easy cleaning, with flexible sealant at the worktop joint
- Free survey visit to check the walls, agree the layout and give an itemised quote
- Stone upstands and splashbacks templated and fitted alongside a stone worktop
- Socket and switch plates refitted by an electrician once the tiling is finished
- Tiled splashbacks between the worktop and wall units, set out from a centre line
- Old tiles removed and walls prepared, patched or boarded where needed
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Aberdeen?
The figures below are guide prices for Aberdeen, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across Scotland. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. Labour rates in Scotland are generally lower than in London and the South East, so these ranges are a little below the national guide.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Tiled splashbackBetween worktop and wall units | £140–£380 |
| Kitchen wall tiling, 4–6 m²Preparation, tiling and grouting | £280–£750 |
| Toughened glass splashback behind the hob, fittedMade to measure after the worktops are in | £240–£560 |
| Stone upstands and splashbacksTemplated with the worktop | Priced with the worktop |
Tiling guide ranges cover preparation, adhesive, grout, trims and fixing, with the tiles themselves confirmed once chosen; the glass range includes a made-to-measure panel, and stone upstands are priced with the worktop. Prices include VAT at 20%.
Local homes and their kitchens
You will find granite tenement flats, granite villas, post-war council-built houses and farm cottages throughout Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. Granite tenement flats often have a small kitchen off the hall, while villas and bungalows across Aberdeenshire tend to have a separate kitchen beside the dining room.
Tenement flats without lifts mean carrying units up common stairs, and rural farm tracks can be narrow for delivery lorries. Mains water across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire is soft, so limescale is rarely a problem and taps, sinks and boiling water taps stay cleaner.
Building regulations, electrics and gas in Aberdeen
In Scotland, tiling and splashbacks do not need a building warrant or planning permission. If sockets or switches are moved to suit the new wall finish, the electrical work must meet the building standards and BS 7671, and you should receive an Electrical Installation Certificate or a Minor Works Certificate. In a listed building, removing historic tiles or panelling may need listed building consent, so check with the local authority first.
Homes in the Cairngorms National Park, listed granite buildings and conservation areas may need consent for new external vents, and tenement owners may need neighbours' agreement.
Planning ahead
- If you are renting out a flat in Aberdeen, a single glass panel or large plain tiles cut down the grout that needs cleaning at each check-out.
- Keep the tile boxes until the job is finished and note the batch number, so matching replacements can be found if a tile cracks later.
- Choosing stone worktops for an Aberdeen kitchen? Ask for upstand and splashback heights to be confirmed before the template visit, not after.
- Agree socket, switch and cooker hood positions before tiling starts; moving them afterwards means cutting tiles out and patching in replacements that may not match.
Questions about splashbacks and tiling in Aberdeen
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Aberdeen?
For a tiled splashback, budget around £140 to £380 including VAT in Aberdeen. That reflects typical costs in Scotland; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.
Do you work near Aberdeen as well?
Yes. As well as Aberdeen itself, we cover the rest of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire and nearby towns such as Stonehaven and Inverurie. The process is the same wherever the kitchen is.
Can a glass splashback go behind a gas hob?
Yes, usually, as long as the glass is toughened and the hob maker's instructions allow it. Toughened glass handles heat far better than ordinary glass, but a gas hob must still keep the clearances set out in its installation instructions, so we check those before ordering. The panel is measured after the worktops are fitted and made with cut-outs for sockets, because it cannot be cut once toughened.
Which grout and sealant are easiest to keep clean?
A darker or mid-tone grout in narrow joints is usually the easiest to keep looking clean in a kitchen, and an epoxy or stain-resistant grout helps behind the hob and sink. Where the tiles meet the worktop, a flexible sealant is used rather than grout, because that joint moves slightly. The sealant can be cut out and renewed later without disturbing the tiles.
Can heavy tiles or stone go on any kitchen wall?
Not always. Heavy tiles such as large-format porcelain or natural stone need a backing that can carry their weight and an adhesive suited to both the tile and the wall. Old plaster, painted plaster or plasterboard may need preparing, priming or replacing with a tile backer board first. We check the wall at the survey and follow the tile and adhesive makers' guidance.
Also covering nearby towns
We also carry out splashbacks and tiling in these towns near Aberdeen:
- Splashbacks and tiling in Stonehaven
- Splashbacks and tiling in Inverurie
- Splashbacks and tiling across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire