Splashbacks and tiling in Ashton-under-Lyne

Why do people in Ashton-under-Lyne choose splashbacks and tiling?

Many people in Greater Manchester choose a single panel of toughened glass behind the hob because it wipes clean quickly and has no grout lines to hold grease.

When an Ashton-under-Lyne kitchen is getting stone worktops, upstands or a matching splashback are usually planned at the same time, so they are templated in one visit. Our Greater Manchester coverage reaches every part of Ashton-under-Lyne (OL7) and out towards Dukinfield.

What is in a typical job?

Here is what usually goes into splashbacks and tiling, adjusted to your Ashton-under-Lyne kitchen after we have measured it:

Full-height or feature tiling behind the hob, sink or open shelving
Free survey visit to check the walls, agree the layout and give an itemised quote
Old tiles removed and walls prepared, patched or boarded where needed
Stone upstands and splashbacks templated and fitted alongside a stone worktop
Tiled splashbacks between the worktop and wall units, set out from a centre line
Grout and sealant chosen for easy cleaning, with flexible sealant at the worktop joint

Guide prices for splashbacks and tiling in Ashton-under-Lyne

The figures below are guide prices for Ashton-under-Lyne, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across the North West. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. Prices in the North West usually come in below the national guide, as labour rates are lower than in the South East.

Guide prices for splashbacks and tiling in Ashton-under-Lyne
Typical project	Guide price
Tiled splashbackBetween worktop and wall units	£140–£380
Kitchen wall tiling, 4–6 m²Preparation, tiling and grouting	£280–£760
Toughened glass splashback behind the hob, fittedMade to measure after the worktops are in	£240–£570
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%.

What kind of kitchens do we fit in Ashton-under-Lyne?

The housing mix across Greater Manchester includes Victorian terraces, 1930s semis, converted mill and warehouse flats and post-war estate houses, so no two kitchen fits are quite alike. Two-up two-down terraces often have a small back kitchen or a galley in the rear outrigger, while 1930s semis usually have a separate kitchen beside the dining room.

Mains water across Greater Manchester is mostly soft, so limescale is less of a problem and taps and boiling water taps tend to stay cleaner. Terraced streets with back alleys, city-centre flats with booked lifts and permit parking can all affect delivery timing and how long worktops are carried in.

Regulations for kitchen work in Ashton-under-Lyne

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.

Listed mill conversions and homes in conservation areas may need consent for new external vents, and apartment owners usually need the freeholder's or managing agent's consent.

Planning ahead

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.
If you are renting out a flat in Ashton-under-Lyne, a single glass panel or large plain tiles cut down the grout that needs cleaning at each check-out.
Hold a few of your chosen tiles against the wall in your Ashton-under-Lyne kitchen, in daylight and under the kitchen lights, before ordering the full quantity.
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 Ashton-under-Lyne

How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Ashton-under-Lyne?

For a tiled splashback, budget around £140 to £380 including VAT in Ashton-under-Lyne. That reflects typical costs in the North West; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.

Can you measure up in Ashton-under-Lyne before quoting?

Yes. Every quote starts with a free, no-obligation survey visit to your home in Ashton-under-Lyne. We measure the room, check the walls, floor and service positions, then send an itemised written quote.

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 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.

Nearby places we cover

We also carry out splashbacks and tiling in these towns near Ashton-under-Lyne: