Splashbacks and tiling · Greater Manchester
Splashbacks and tiling in Bolton
Need splashbacks and tiling in Bolton? Tell us about the kitchen and we will arrange a free, no-obligation survey to see what the job really involves.
Who usually needs splashbacks and tiling in Bolton?
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.
If your Bolton 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. Kitchens in every part of Bolton are covered, and the survey visit is free wherever you are in Greater Manchester.
What does the job involve?
After the survey visit we write the scope down. For splashbacks and tiling in Bolton it usually covers:
- Toughened glass splashback measured after the worktops are fitted, with socket cut-outs
- 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
- Old tiles removed and walls prepared, patched or boarded where needed
- Full-height or feature tiling behind the hob, sink or open shelving
- Socket and switch plates refitted by an electrician once the tiling is finished
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Bolton?
The figures below are guide prices for Bolton, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across the North West. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. Costs across the North West tend to sit under UK averages, which these ranges reflect.
| 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 Bolton?
Typical homes in this part of Greater Manchester include Victorian terraces, 1930s semis, converted mill and warehouse flats and post-war estate houses. 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.
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. 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.
Do you need approval for splashbacks and tiling in Bolton?
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
- If you are renting out a flat in Bolton, a single glass panel or large plain tiles cut down the grout that needs cleaning at each check-out.
- Ask to see where the tiling will start before the first row goes on in your Bolton kitchen, so narrow cut tiles end up in corners rather than on show.
- Hold a few of your chosen tiles against the wall in your Bolton kitchen, in daylight and under the kitchen lights, before ordering the full quantity.
- Heavy tiles, such as large porcelain or natural stone, may need a stronger backing board and a suitable adhesive, so have the wall checked first.
Questions about splashbacks and tiling in Bolton
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Bolton?
Splashbacks and tiling in Bolton typically cost £140 to £380 including VAT for a tiled splashback, based on prices in the North West. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.
Can you measure up in Bolton before quoting?
Yes. Every quote starts with a free, no-obligation survey visit to your home in Bolton. We measure the room, check the walls, floor and service positions, then send an itemised written quote.
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.
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.
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.
Splashbacks and tiling near Bolton
We also carry out splashbacks and tiling in these towns near Bolton:
- Splashbacks and tiling in Farnworth
- Splashbacks and tiling in Westhoughton
- Splashbacks and tiling in Radcliffe
- Splashbacks and tiling in Walkden
- Splashbacks and tiling in Atherton
- Splashbacks and tiling in Horwich
- Splashbacks and tiling across Greater Manchester