Splashbacks and tiling in Birmingham

Thinking about splashbacks and tiling in Birmingham?

If the units in your Birmingham kitchen are already fitted and only the walls are unfinished, we can take on the tiling or splashback as a job on its own.

Some households in the West Midlands 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. If your home is in Birmingham or close by in Aston or Smethwick, the same survey, quote and fitting process applies.

What does the job involve?

Every kitchen is different, so we confirm the scope in writing. Most jobs of this kind include:

Stone upstands and splashbacks templated and fitted alongside a stone worktop
Old tiles removed and walls prepared, patched or boarded where needed
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
Free survey visit to check the walls, agree the layout and give an itemised quote
Toughened glass splashback measured after the worktops are fitted, with socket cut-outs

What do splashbacks and tiling cost in Birmingham?

These guide ranges include VAT at 20% and are adjusted for prices in the West Midlands. We confirm your price in writing after a free survey visit. Prices across the West Midlands are broadly in line with UK averages.

What do splashbacks and tiling cost in Birmingham?
Typical project	Guide price
Tiled splashbackBetween worktop and wall units	£150–£400
Kitchen wall tiling, 4–6 m²Preparation, tiling and grouting	£300–£800
Toughened glass splashback behind the hob, fittedMade to measure after the worktops are in	£250–£600
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 Birmingham?

In and around Birmingham, homes range across Victorian terraces, 1930s semis, post-war council-built houses and post-war flats and maisonettes. Victorian terraces often have a long galley behind the back room, while 1930s semis across Birmingham and the Black Country tend to have a small kitchen at the rear.

Birmingham's water is relatively soft, while much of the Black Country and Coventry is harder, so check your supplier's hardness figure before choosing a filter. Busy terraced streets, permit parking near town centres and blocks with shared lifts can each affect delivery times and how worktops reach the kitchen.

Regulations for kitchen work in Birmingham

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.

Conservation areas and listed buildings, including parts of Birmingham and Solihull, may need consent for new vents, and flat owners usually need the freeholder's consent first.

Practical advice for Birmingham homeowners

If your West Midlands kitchen has a gas hob, check the hob instructions for splashback clearances before choosing glass or tiles for the wall behind it.
Ask to see where the tiling will start before the first row goes on in your Birmingham kitchen, so narrow cut tiles end up in corners rather than on show.
Clear the worktop and empty the nearest wall cupboards before the tiler arrives at your Birmingham home, as cutting dust and adhesive travel further than you expect.
Choosing stone worktops? Decide on upstands or a full-height splashback before templating, so they can be cut from the same material and priced together.

Questions about splashbacks and tiling in Birmingham

How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Birmingham?

For a tiled splashback, budget around £150 to £400 including VAT in Birmingham. That reflects typical costs in the West Midlands; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.

Do you cover all of Birmingham?

Yes. We work across Birmingham, including the B1, B2, B3, B4, B5 and B7 postcode districts, and nearby towns such as Aston and Smethwick. Book a free survey visit and we will arrange a time that suits you.

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.

When are splashbacks fitted during a kitchen installation?

Splashbacks go on near the end, once the worktops are fixed and the electrician has agreed where the sockets and switches will sit. Tiles need a finished worktop to start from, glass is measured off the fitted worktop, and stone upstands are templated at the same visit as the worktop. Faceplates go back on after tiling, so the sockets sit neatly against the new finish.

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.

Also covering nearby towns

The same service is available a short drive from Birmingham, including: