Splashbacks and tiling · Gloucestershire
Splashbacks and tiling in Cheltenham
From the survey to handover, splashbacks and tiling in Cheltenham are run by us as one job, with the fitters and trades booked in the right order.
Thinking about splashbacks and tiling in Cheltenham?
When a Cheltenham kitchen is getting stone worktops, upstands or a matching splashback are usually planned at the same time, so they are templated in one visit.
Some households in Gloucestershire 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. Our Gloucestershire coverage reaches every part of Cheltenham (GL50 and GL52) and out towards Tewkesbury.
What we cover for splashbacks and tiling in Cheltenham
The exact scope is agreed after the survey, but a typical job in Cheltenham covers:
- 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
- Tiled splashbacks between the worktop and wall units, set out from a centre line
- 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
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Cheltenham?
Typical splashbacks and tiling prices for homes in Cheltenham, including VAT and adjusted for the South West. Your own figure depends on the size of the kitchen, the layout and what is moving. Costs in the South West sit close to the national guide.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Tiled splashbackBetween worktop and wall units | £150–£410 |
| Kitchen wall tiling, 4–6 m²Preparation, tiling and grouting | £310–£820 |
| Toughened glass splashback behind the hob, fittedMade to measure after the worktops are in | £260–£620 |
| 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 Cheltenham?
The housing mix across Gloucestershire includes cotswold stone cottages, Regency townhouses, Victorian terraces and post-war estate houses, so no two kitchen fits are quite alike. Cotswold stone cottages often have a small kitchen in a rear extension, while Regency townhouses in Cheltenham may have a long kitchen at garden level or in a former basement.
Stone villages with narrow lanes and limited parking can make deliveries slow, and townhouse flats over several floors may mean carrying units up stairs. Hard water is the norm across most of Gloucestershire, so expect limescale on taps and appliances and think about a filter for a boiling water tap.
What rules apply to splashbacks and tiling in Cheltenham?
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 stone cottages, Cheltenham's Regency terraces and homes in conservation areas may need consent before new vents are cut or historic features are removed.
Getting the most from your splashbacks and tiling
- Choosing stone worktops for a Cheltenham kitchen? Ask for upstand and splashback heights to be confirmed before the template visit, not after.
- If you are renting out a flat in Cheltenham, a single glass panel or large plain tiles cut down the grout that needs cleaning at each check-out.
- 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.
- 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 Cheltenham
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Cheltenham?
Guide prices in Cheltenham are about £150 to £410 including VAT for a tiled splashback. The final price depends on the size of the kitchen and what is moving, and is set out in an itemised written quote.
Do you work near Cheltenham as well?
Yes. As well as Cheltenham itself, we cover the rest of Gloucestershire and nearby towns such as Tewkesbury and Gloucester. The process is the same wherever the kitchen is.
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.
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 near Cheltenham
The same service is available a short drive from Cheltenham, including:
- Splashbacks and tiling in Tewkesbury
- Splashbacks and tiling in Gloucester
- Splashbacks and tiling in Stroud
- Splashbacks and tiling in Cirencester
- Splashbacks and tiling in Evesham
- Splashbacks and tiling in Pershore
- Splashbacks and tiling across Gloucestershire