Splashbacks and tiling in Chelmsford

Thinking about splashbacks and tiling in Chelmsford?

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

If your Chelmsford 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. We cover all of Chelmsford, including the CM1 postcode district, and travel out to neighbouring towns across Essex.

What do splashbacks and tiling in Chelmsford include?

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

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

What do splashbacks and tiling cost in Chelmsford?

These guide ranges include VAT at 20% and are adjusted for prices in the East of England. We confirm your price in writing after a free survey visit. Prices in the East of England usually run above the national guide, mainly because labour and parking cost more.

What do splashbacks and tiling cost in Chelmsford?
Typical project	Guide price
Tiled splashbackBetween worktop and wall units	£160–£430
Kitchen wall tiling, 4–6 m²Preparation, tiling and grouting	£320–£860
Toughened glass splashback behind the hob, fittedMade to measure after the worktops are in	£270–£650
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 Chelmsford?

You will find Victorian terraces, 1930s semis, post-war new town houses and chalet bungalows throughout Essex. In Harlow and Basildon, new-town houses often have a compact galley, while chalet bungalows and 1930s semis tend to have a small kitchen next to the dining area.

Limescale is a fact of life in most of Essex because the water is hard, so a filter for a boiling water tap and regular descaling make sense. Busy commuter towns often have tight on-street parking, and estate houses with small front gardens can make it awkward to unload long worktops.

What rules apply to splashbacks and tiling in Chelmsford?

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.

Most kitchen fits need no planning permission, but weatherboarded listed cottages and homes in village conservation areas may need consent for a new external vent.

Tips before you start

Ask to see where the tiling will start before the first row goes on in your Chelmsford kitchen, so narrow cut tiles end up in corners rather than on show.
Give fresh grout and sealant the full curing time shown on the packaging before scrubbing them or letting water sit on the joint at the back of the worktop.
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.
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 Chelmsford

How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Chelmsford?

Splashbacks and tiling in Chelmsford typically cost £160 to £430 including VAT for a tiled splashback, based on prices in the East of England. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.

Do you cover all of Chelmsford?

Yes. We work across Chelmsford, including the CM1 postcode district, and nearby towns such as Billericay and Witham. 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.

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.

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