Splashbacks and tiling · Hampshire
Splashbacks and tiling in Andover
From the survey to handover, splashbacks and tiling in Andover are run by us as one job, with the fitters and trades booked in the right order.
Is splashbacks and tiling right for your Andover kitchen?
Homeowners in Andover often add a splashback as the final stage of a new kitchen, once the worktops are in and the bare wall above them needs a washable finish.
Some households in Hampshire want tiling taken up to the ceiling behind a range cooker or open shelving, turning one whole wall into a practical feature that is easy to wipe down. Andover sits about 22 miles north of Southampton, and our Hampshire coverage takes in everything in between.
What does the job involve?
The exact scope is agreed after the survey, but a typical job in Andover covers:
- Free survey visit to check the walls, agree the layout and give an itemised quote
- Socket and switch plates refitted by an electrician once the tiling is finished
- Grout and sealant chosen for easy cleaning, with flexible sealant at the worktop joint
- Tiled splashbacks between the worktop and wall units, set out from a centre line
- Stone upstands and splashbacks templated and fitted alongside a stone worktop
- Toughened glass splashback measured after the worktops are fitted, with socket cut-outs
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Andover?
As a starting point for Andover, these ranges include VAT at 20% and allow for typical labour costs in the South East. Labour in the South East generally costs more than the UK average, which lifts these ranges a little.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Tiled splashbackBetween worktop and wall units | £170–£460 |
| Kitchen wall tiling, 4–6 m²Preparation, tiling and grouting | £340–£920 |
| Toughened glass splashback behind the hob, fittedMade to measure after the worktops are in | £290–£690 |
| 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%.
Fitting kitchens in older and newer Andover homes
In and around Andover, homes range across Victorian terraces, 1930s semis, post-war estate houses and thatched and brick cottages. Terraces in Southampton and Portsmouth often have a narrow back kitchen, while post-war estate houses tend to have a compact rectangular room suited to an L-shape.
Dense terraced streets can be very tight for parking, and New Forest lanes and village roads may limit the size of delivery vehicle. Water across Hampshire is mostly hard, largely from chalk sources, so limescale on taps and boiling water taps is common and a filter can help.
What rules apply to splashbacks and tiling in Andover?
Tiling or fitting a splashback in England needs no planning permission or building regulations approval. If sockets or switches are moved to suit the new wall finish, that is electrical work to BS 7671; adding to an existing kitchen circuit is not notifiable under Part P, but a new circuit is. Behind a gas hob, follow the hob maker's clearance instructions, and in a listed building, removing historic tiles or panelling may need listed building consent.
Homes within the New Forest or South Downs national parks, listed cottages and conservation areas may need consent for a new extractor vent or alterations to historic features.
Practical advice for Andover homeowners
- 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.
- Give fresh grout and sealant the full curing time shown on the packaging before scrubbing them or letting water sit on the joint at the back of the worktop.
- If your Hampshire kitchen has a gas hob, check the hob instructions for splashback clearances before choosing glass or tiles for the wall behind it.
- Pale grout behind a hob or sink shows stains quickly; a mid-grey or stain-resistant grout in narrow joints is easier to keep looking fresh.
Questions about splashbacks and tiling in Andover
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Andover?
For a tiled splashback, budget around £170 to £460 including VAT in Andover. That reflects typical costs in the South East; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.
Do you cover all of Andover?
Yes. We work across Andover, including the SP10 postcode district, and nearby towns such as Winchester and Newbury. Book a free survey visit and we will arrange a time that suits you.
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 you tile over existing kitchen tiles?
Sometimes, but it is rarely the better choice in a kitchen. Tiling over old tiles adds thickness, so sockets, switches and the edge against the wall units may no longer line up, and the new tiles rely on the old ones staying firmly bonded. If the existing tiles are sound and flat it can work for a small area; otherwise we remove them and prepare the wall.
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.
Nearby places we cover
We also carry out splashbacks and tiling in these towns near Andover:
- Splashbacks and tiling in Winchester
- Splashbacks and tiling in Newbury
- Splashbacks and tiling in Romsey
- Splashbacks and tiling in Salisbury
- Splashbacks and tiling in Thatcham
- Splashbacks and tiling in Marlborough
- Splashbacks and tiling across Hampshire