Splashbacks and tiling · Greater London
Splashbacks and tiling in Chelsea
Looking for splashbacks and tiling in Chelsea? We survey, quote and carry out splashbacks and tiling for homes across Chelsea and the rest of Greater London, with one contract from the first measure to the final check.
Thinking about splashbacks and tiling in Chelsea?
Landlords around Greater London often prefer plain tiles with mid-grey grout or a glass panel, since both stand up to heavy use and are quick to clean between tenancies.
Homeowners in Chelsea often add a splashback as the final stage of a new kitchen, once the worktops are in and the bare wall above them needs a washable finish. Our Greater London coverage reaches every part of Chelsea (SW3 and SW10) and out towards Battersea.
What is included in the work?
The exact scope is agreed after the survey, but a typical job in Chelsea covers:
- Full-height or feature tiling behind the hob, sink or open shelving
- Grout and sealant chosen for easy cleaning, with flexible sealant at the worktop joint
- Stone upstands and splashbacks templated and fitted alongside a stone worktop
- Socket and switch plates refitted by an electrician once the tiling is finished
- Toughened glass splashback measured after the worktops are fitted, with socket cut-outs
- Old tiles removed and walls prepared, patched or boarded where needed
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Chelsea?
These guide ranges include VAT at 20% and are adjusted for prices in London. We confirm your price in writing after a free survey visit. Labour in London generally costs more than the UK average, which lifts these ranges a little.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Tiled splashbackBetween worktop and wall units | £200–£520 |
| Kitchen wall tiling, 4–6 m²Preparation, tiling and grouting | £390–£1,000 |
| Toughened glass splashback behind the hob, fittedMade to measure after the worktops are in | £320–£780 |
| 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 Chelsea?
Typical homes in this part of Greater London include Victorian and Edwardian terraces, conversion flats, mansion block flats and 1930s semis. Victorian terraces often have a narrow galley beside the side return, while conversion flats and mansion blocks usually fit the kitchen into a small room or along one living-room wall.
London's mains water is hard, so limescale builds quickly on taps and boiling water taps, and a scale-reducing filter is worth planning in. Permit parking, red routes and flats without lifts are common, so parking suspensions, stair carries and lift bookings may need arranging before delivery day.
Do you need approval for splashbacks and tiling in Chelsea?
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 are widespread across London, so a new extractor vent on a front wall may need permission, and leaseholders usually need the freeholder's written consent first.
Before you book splashbacks and tiling in Chelsea
- If your Greater London kitchen has a gas hob, check the hob instructions for splashback clearances before choosing glass or tiles for the wall behind it.
- Hold a few of your chosen tiles against the wall in your Chelsea kitchen, in daylight and under the kitchen lights, before ordering the full quantity.
- 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.
- 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 Chelsea
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Chelsea?
For a tiled splashback, budget around £200 to £520 including VAT in Chelsea. That reflects typical costs in London; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.
Do you work near Chelsea as well?
Yes. As well as Chelsea itself, we cover the rest of Greater London and nearby towns such as Battersea and Fulham. The process is the same wherever the kitchen is.
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.
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.
Also covering nearby towns
The same service is available a short drive from Chelsea, including:
- Splashbacks and tiling in Battersea
- Splashbacks and tiling in Fulham
- Splashbacks and tiling in Pimlico
- Splashbacks and tiling in Westminster
- Splashbacks and tiling in Bayswater
- Splashbacks and tiling in Notting Hill
- Splashbacks and tiling across Greater London