Splashbacks and tiling in Burton upon Trent

Who usually needs splashbacks and tiling in Burton upon Trent?

When a Burton upon Trent kitchen is getting stone worktops, upstands or a matching splashback are usually planned at the same time, so they are templated in one visit.

If the kitchen in your Burton upon Trent home is sound but the tiles are dated, cracked or stained, a new splashback is one of the simplest ways to refresh it without replacing units. Our Staffordshire coverage reaches every part of Burton upon Trent (DE14) and out towards Swadlincote.

What we cover for splashbacks and tiling in Burton upon Trent

Here is what usually goes into splashbacks and tiling, adjusted to your Burton upon Trent kitchen after we have measured it:

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
Toughened glass splashback measured after the worktops are fitted, with socket cut-outs
Grout and sealant chosen for easy cleaning, with flexible sealant at the worktop joint
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

Splashbacks and tiling prices in Burton upon Trent

The figures below are guide prices for Burton upon Trent, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across the West Midlands. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. For the West Midlands, these ranges are close to the national figures.

Splashbacks and tiling prices in Burton upon Trent
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 Burton upon Trent?

You will find Victorian terraces, 1930s semis, post-war estate houses and moorland stone cottages throughout Staffordshire. Terraces in Stoke-on-Trent often have a small kitchen in the rear offshoot, while 1930s semis and estate houses tend to have a compact kitchen beside the dining room.

Terraced streets with limited parking and narrow moorland lanes in the north of the county can complicate deliveries, so vehicle size and timing are planned ahead. Water across much of Staffordshire is moderately hard to hard, so limescale on taps and boiling water taps is worth planning for.

Do you need approval for splashbacks and tiling in Burton upon Trent?

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 Staffordshire part of the Peak District National Park, listed buildings and conservation areas may need consent for new vents or alterations to historic features.

Getting the most from your splashbacks and tiling

Ask to see where the tiling will start before the first row goes on in your Burton upon Trent kitchen, so narrow cut tiles end up in corners rather than on show.
If your Staffordshire kitchen has a gas hob, check the hob instructions for splashback clearances before choosing glass or tiles for the wall behind it.
If you are renting out a flat in Burton upon Trent, a single glass panel or large plain tiles cut down the grout that needs cleaning at each check-out.
Agree socket, switch and cooker hood positions before tiling starts; moving them afterwards means cutting tiles out and patching in replacements that may not match.

Questions about splashbacks and tiling in Burton upon Trent

How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Burton upon Trent?

Splashbacks and tiling in Burton upon Trent typically cost £150 to £400 including VAT for a tiled splashback, based on prices in the West Midlands. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.

Do you cover all of Burton upon Trent?

Yes. We work across Burton upon Trent, including the DE14 postcode district, and nearby towns such as Swadlincote and Ashby-de-la-Zouch. Book a free survey visit and we will arrange a time that suits you.

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 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.

Also covering nearby towns

The same service is available a short drive from Burton upon Trent, including: