Splashbacks and tiling · County Londonderry
Splashbacks and tiling in Coleraine
Need splashbacks and tiling in Coleraine? Tell us about the kitchen and we will arrange a free, no-obligation survey to see what the job really involves.
When do splashbacks and tiling make sense in Coleraine?
If the kitchen in your Coleraine 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.
Homeowners in Coleraine 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. We cover all of Coleraine, including the BT51 and BT52 postcode districts, and travel out to neighbouring towns across County Londonderry.
What is included in the work?
The exact scope is agreed after the survey, but a typical job in Coleraine covers:
- Full-height or feature tiling behind the hob, sink or open shelving
- 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
- 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
- Free survey visit to check the walls, agree the layout and give an itemised quote
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Coleraine?
As a starting point for Coleraine, these ranges include VAT at 20% and allow for typical labour costs in Northern Ireland. Prices in Northern Ireland usually come in below the national guide, as labour rates are lower than in the South East.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Tiled splashbackBetween worktop and wall units | £130–£350 |
| Kitchen wall tiling, 4–6 m²Preparation, tiling and grouting | £260–£700 |
| Toughened glass splashback behind the hob, fittedMade to measure after the worktops are in | £220–£530 |
| 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%.
Kitchens in homes around Coleraine
The housing mix across County Londonderry includes red-brick terraces, Georgian townhouses, rural bungalows and post-war estate houses, so no two kitchen fits are quite alike. Terraced houses in the city and in Coleraine often have a narrow kitchen in the return, while rural bungalows tend to have a larger kitchen with space for dining.
County Londonderry's mains water is generally soft, so limescale is rarely a big problem and taps and boiling water taps tend to stay cleaner. Steep streets in the city, terraces with limited parking and long country roads can each affect deliveries, so the route for worktops is checked at the survey.
Do you need approval for splashbacks and tiling in Coleraine?
In Northern Ireland, fitting a splashback or retiling a kitchen needs no planning permission or building control application. Domestic electrical work does not have to be notified, but sockets moved to suit the tiling should still be installed and tested to BS 7671 and certified. In a listed building, removing historic tiles or other original features may need listed building consent, so check with the council before work starts.
The historic walled city is a conservation area with many listed buildings, so new external vents or changes to historic features there may need consent first.
Practical advice for Coleraine homeowners
- Hold a few of your chosen tiles against the wall in your Coleraine kitchen, in daylight and under the kitchen lights, before ordering the full quantity.
- Ask to see where the tiling will start before the first row goes on in your Coleraine kitchen, so narrow cut tiles end up in corners rather than on show.
- If your County Londonderry kitchen has a gas hob, check the hob instructions for splashback clearances before choosing glass or tiles for the wall behind it.
- 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 Coleraine
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Coleraine?
Splashbacks and tiling in Coleraine typically cost £130 to £350 including VAT for a tiled splashback, based on prices in Northern Ireland. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.
Do you work near Coleraine as well?
Yes. As well as Coleraine itself, we cover the rest of County Londonderry and nearby towns such as Ballymoney and Limavady. The process is the same wherever the kitchen is.
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 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.
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.
Nearby places we cover
Neighbouring towns where we offer splashbacks and tiling:
- Splashbacks and tiling in Ballymoney
- Splashbacks and tiling in Limavady
- Splashbacks and tiling in Ballymena
- Splashbacks and tiling across County Londonderry