Splashbacks and tiling in Bonnyrigg

Why splashbacks and tiling for a Bonnyrigg home?

Some households in the Lothians 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 the units in your Bonnyrigg kitchen are already fitted and only the walls are unfinished, we can take on the tiling or splashback as a job on its own. Kitchens in every part of Bonnyrigg are covered, and the survey visit is free wherever you are in the Lothians.

What we cover for splashbacks and tiling in Bonnyrigg

The exact scope is agreed after the survey, but a typical job in Bonnyrigg covers:

Grout and sealant chosen for easy cleaning, with flexible sealant at the worktop joint
Old tiles removed and walls prepared, patched or boarded where needed
Toughened glass splashback measured after the worktops are fitted, with socket cut-outs
Socket and switch plates refitted by an electrician once the tiling is finished
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

Guide prices for splashbacks and tiling in Bonnyrigg

The figures below are guide prices for Bonnyrigg, 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.

Guide prices for splashbacks and tiling in Bonnyrigg
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

The housing mix across the Lothians includes former mining village terraces, stone cottages, new town houses and new-build estates, so no two kitchen fits are quite alike. Livingston's new-town houses often have a compact L-shaped kitchen, while older stone cottages and mining-village terraces tend to have a small kitchen at the back.

New-build estates usually have good access for vans, while older village streets and terraced rows can have tight parking close to the front door. Homes across the Lothians generally get soft mains water, so limescale is rarely a big problem and taps and boiling water taps tend to stay cleaner.

What rules apply to splashbacks and tiling in Bonnyrigg?

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.

Listed buildings and conservation areas in older towns such as Musselburgh and Linlithgow may need consent for new vents, and flat owners may need neighbours' agreement.

Before you book splashbacks and tiling in Bonnyrigg

Hold a few of your chosen tiles against the wall in your Bonnyrigg kitchen, in daylight and under the kitchen lights, before ordering the full quantity.
If you are renting out a flat in Bonnyrigg, 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.
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 Bonnyrigg

How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Bonnyrigg?

Splashbacks and tiling in Bonnyrigg typically cost £140 to £380 including VAT for a tiled splashback, based on prices in Scotland. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.

Do you cover all of Bonnyrigg?

Yes. We work across Bonnyrigg, including the EH19 postcode district, and nearby towns such as Musselburgh and Penicuik. 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 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.

Splashbacks and tiling in neighbouring towns

Close to Bonnyrigg? We cover these nearby towns too: