Splashbacks and tiling · West Sussex
Splashbacks and tiling in Crawley
Looking for splashbacks and tiling in Crawley? We survey, quote and carry out splashbacks and tiling for homes across Crawley and the rest of West Sussex, with one contract from the first measure to the final check.
Thinking about splashbacks and tiling in Crawley?
Many people in West Sussex choose a single panel of toughened glass behind the hob because it wipes clean quickly and has no grout lines to hold grease.
When a Crawley kitchen is getting stone worktops, upstands or a matching splashback are usually planned at the same time, so they are templated in one visit. Kitchens in every part of Crawley are covered, and the survey visit is free wherever you are in West Sussex.
What is in a typical job?
Your written quote lists everything included. For splashbacks and tiling, that normally means:
- Old tiles removed and walls prepared, patched or boarded where needed
- 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
- Toughened glass splashback measured after the worktops are fitted, with socket cut-outs
- Tiled splashbacks between the worktop and wall units, set out from a centre line
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Crawley?
As a starting point for Crawley, these ranges include VAT at 20% and allow for typical labour costs in the South East. Prices in the South East usually run above the national guide, mainly because labour and parking cost more.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Tiled splashbackBetween worktop and wall units | £170–£460 |
| Kitchen wall tiling, 4–6 m²Preparation, tiling and grouting | £340–£920 |
| Toughened glass splashback behind the hob, fittedMade to measure after the worktops are in | £290–£690 |
| 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%.
Local homes and their kitchens
You will find 1930s semis, flint and brick cottages, post-war new town houses and seaside bungalows throughout West Sussex. Crawley's new-town houses often have a compact galley, while seaside bungalows in Worthing and Bognor Regis tend to have a small square kitchen beside the dining area.
West Sussex has mostly hard water, so limescale on taps, sinks and boiling water taps is common and a filter is worth considering. Coastal flats may have no lift, and village lanes on the edge of the Downs can be narrow for delivery lorries, so the delivery route is checked at the survey.
Building regulations, electrics and gas in Crawley
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 in the South Downs National Park, listed flint cottages and conservation areas such as central Chichester may need consent for a new external vent.
Practical advice for Crawley homeowners
- 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.
- Hold a few of your chosen tiles against the wall in your Crawley kitchen, in daylight and under the kitchen lights, before ordering the full quantity.
- Clear the worktop and empty the nearest wall cupboards before the tiler arrives at your Crawley home, as cutting dust and adhesive travel further than you expect.
- 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 Crawley
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Crawley?
For a tiled splashback, budget around £170 to £460 including VAT in Crawley. That reflects typical costs in the South East; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.
Do you cover all of Crawley?
Yes. We work across Crawley, including the RH11 and RH77 postcode districts, and nearby towns such as Horley and Horsham. Book a free survey visit and we will arrange a time that suits you.
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 Crawley, including:
- Splashbacks and tiling in Horley
- Splashbacks and tiling in Horsham
- Splashbacks and tiling in East Grinstead
- Splashbacks and tiling in Reigate
- Splashbacks and tiling in Haywards Heath
- Splashbacks and tiling in Redhill
- Splashbacks and tiling across West Sussex