Splashbacks and tiling · Surrey
Splashbacks and tiling in East Molesey
If you live in East Molesey and need splashbacks and tiling, we can measure the room, send an itemised written quote and book every trade in the right order until the kitchen is handed over.
Thinking about splashbacks and tiling in East Molesey?
Homeowners in East Molesey 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.
If the kitchen in your East Molesey 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. Kitchens in every part of East Molesey are covered, and the survey visit is free wherever you are in Surrey.
What we cover for splashbacks and tiling in East Molesey
Your written quote lists everything included. For splashbacks and tiling, that normally means:
- Tiled splashbacks between the worktop and wall units, set out from a centre line
- Old tiles removed and walls prepared, patched or boarded where needed
- Stone upstands and splashbacks templated and fitted alongside a stone worktop
- 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
- Socket and switch plates refitted by an electrician once the tiling is finished
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in East Molesey?
Typical splashbacks and tiling prices for homes in East Molesey, including VAT and adjusted for the South East. Your own figure depends on the size of the kitchen, the layout and what is moving. Expect costs in the South East to sit somewhat above UK averages, reflecting local labour rates.
| 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%.
Fitting kitchens in older and newer East Molesey homes
Across Surrey you will often find 1930s semis, Victorian and Edwardian villas, detached family houses and new-build estates, and each shapes the kitchen differently. 1930s semis often have a narrow kitchen beside the dining room, while larger detached houses and Edwardian villas may have room for an island or a separate utility.
Surrey's water is hard across most of the county, so limescale on taps and boiling water taps is common, and a scale-reducing filter is worth considering. Private roads, long drives and village lanes can be awkward for large lorries, while town-centre flats may need lift bookings and parking permits for delivery day.
What rules apply to splashbacks and tiling in East Molesey?
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 buildings and conservation areas in older towns and villages may need consent for new vents, and flats in managed blocks usually need the freeholder's consent first.
Tips before you start
- Ask to see where the tiling will start before the first row goes on in your East Molesey kitchen, so narrow cut tiles end up in corners rather than on show.
- If your Surrey kitchen has a gas hob, check the hob instructions for splashback clearances before choosing glass or tiles for the wall behind it.
- Hold a few of your chosen tiles against the wall in your East Molesey kitchen, in daylight and under the kitchen lights, before ordering the full quantity.
- 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 East Molesey
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in East Molesey?
For a tiled splashback, budget around £170 to £460 including VAT in East Molesey. That reflects typical costs in the South East; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.
Can you measure up in East Molesey before quoting?
Yes. Every quote starts with a free, no-obligation survey visit to your home in East Molesey. 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 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.
Splashbacks and tiling in neighbouring towns
Neighbouring towns where we offer splashbacks and tiling:
- Splashbacks and tiling in Hampton
- Splashbacks and tiling in West Molesey
- Splashbacks and tiling in Esher
- Splashbacks and tiling in Surbiton
- Splashbacks and tiling in Hanworth
- Splashbacks and tiling in Hook
- Splashbacks and tiling across Surrey