Splashbacks and tiling · Greater London
Splashbacks and tiling in Dagenham
Looking for splashbacks and tiling in Dagenham? We survey, quote and carry out splashbacks and tiling for homes across Dagenham and the rest of Greater London, with one contract from the first measure to the final check.
When do splashbacks and tiling make sense in Dagenham?
If the units in your Dagenham kitchen are already fitted and only the walls are unfinished, we can take on the tiling or splashback as a job on its own.
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. Dagenham sits about 13 miles east of Westminster, and our Greater London coverage takes in everything in between.
What do splashbacks and tiling in Dagenham include?
Here is what usually goes into splashbacks and tiling, adjusted to your Dagenham kitchen after we have measured it:
- Toughened glass splashback measured after the worktops are fitted, with socket cut-outs
- 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
- 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
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Dagenham?
The figures below are guide prices for Dagenham, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across London. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. Prices in London usually run above the national guide, mainly because labour and parking cost more.
| 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%.
Fitting kitchens in older and newer Dagenham homes
You will find Victorian and Edwardian terraces, conversion flats, mansion block flats and 1930s semis throughout Greater London. 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.
What rules apply to splashbacks and tiling in Dagenham?
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 Dagenham
- If you are renting out a flat in Dagenham, a single glass panel or large plain tiles cut down the grout that needs cleaning at each check-out.
- Clear the worktop and empty the nearest wall cupboards before the tiler arrives at your Dagenham home, as cutting dust and adhesive travel further than you expect.
- 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.
- 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 Dagenham
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Dagenham?
For a tiled splashback, budget around £200 to £520 including VAT in Dagenham. That reflects typical costs in London; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.
Can you measure up in Dagenham before quoting?
Yes. Every quote starts with a free, no-obligation survey visit to your home in Dagenham. We measure the room, check the walls, floor and service positions, then send an itemised written quote.
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 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.
Also covering nearby towns
We also carry out splashbacks and tiling in these towns near Dagenham:
- Splashbacks and tiling in Romford
- Splashbacks and tiling in Hornchurch
- Splashbacks and tiling in Barking
- Splashbacks and tiling in Thamesmead
- Splashbacks and tiling in Ilford
- Splashbacks and tiling in Abbey Wood
- Splashbacks and tiling across Greater London