Splashbacks and tiling · County Tyrone
Splashbacks and tiling in Dungannon
We take on splashbacks and tiling in Dungannon and the surrounding BT70 and BT71 postcodes, working to a written scope so you know exactly what is included before anyone starts.
Who usually needs splashbacks and tiling in Dungannon?
When a Dungannon kitchen is getting stone worktops, upstands or a matching splashback are usually planned at the same time, so they are templated in one visit.
Many people in County Tyrone choose a single panel of toughened glass behind the hob because it wipes clean quickly and has no grout lines to hold grease. If your home is in Dungannon or close by in Cookstown or Armagh, the same survey, quote and fitting process applies.
What we cover for splashbacks and tiling in Dungannon
Your written quote lists everything included. For splashbacks and tiling, that normally means:
- Toughened glass splashback measured after the worktops are fitted, with socket cut-outs
- Full-height or feature tiling behind the hob, sink or open shelving
- 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
- 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
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Dungannon?
The figures below are guide prices for Dungannon, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across Northern Ireland. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. Costs across Northern Ireland tend to sit under UK averages, which these ranges reflect.
| 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%.
House types around Dungannon and what they mean for a kitchen
The housing mix across County Tyrone includes rural bungalows, farmhouses, red-brick terraces and post-war estate houses, so no two kitchen fits are quite alike. Rural bungalows often have a long kitchen-dining room at the back, while terraced houses in Omagh and Strabane tend to have a narrow kitchen in the return.
Farm lanes, long drives and narrow country roads can limit delivery vehicles, so worktop lengths and delivery times are planned at the survey. Hardness varies across County Tyrone depending on the source, and some rural homes use private supplies, so check before choosing a filter or boiling water tap.
What rules apply to splashbacks and tiling in Dungannon?
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.
A kitchen fit itself needs no planning permission, but listed buildings and homes in conservation areas in older town centres may need consent for new external vents.
Tips before you start
- Clear the worktop and empty the nearest wall cupboards before the tiler arrives at your Dungannon home, as cutting dust and adhesive travel further than you expect.
- 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.
- 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.
- Toughened glass cannot be cut once it is made, so it is measured after the worktops are fixed and every socket position is final.
Questions about splashbacks and tiling in Dungannon
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Dungannon?
Splashbacks and tiling in Dungannon 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.
Can you measure up in Dungannon before quoting?
Yes. Every quote starts with a free, no-obligation survey visit to your home in Dungannon. We measure the room, check the walls, floor and service positions, then send an itemised written quote.
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 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.
Nearby places we cover
Close to Dungannon? We cover these nearby towns too:
- Splashbacks and tiling in Cookstown
- Splashbacks and tiling in Armagh
- Splashbacks and tiling in Portadown
- Splashbacks and tiling in Craigavon
- Splashbacks and tiling in Magherafelt
- Splashbacks and tiling in Banbridge
- Splashbacks and tiling across County Tyrone