Splashbacks and tiling in Eccles

Why splashbacks and tiling for an Eccles home?

Homeowners in Eccles 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.

Some households in Greater Manchester want tiling taken up to the ceiling behind a range cooker or open shelving, turning one whole wall into a practical feature that is easy to wipe down. If your home is in Eccles or close by in Swinton or Salford, the same survey, quote and fitting process applies.

What is in a typical job?

Here is what usually goes into splashbacks and tiling, adjusted to your Eccles kitchen after we have measured it:

Full-height or feature tiling behind the hob, sink or open shelving
Tiled splashbacks between the worktop and wall units, set out from a centre line
Socket and switch plates refitted by an electrician once the tiling is finished
Old tiles removed and walls prepared, patched or boarded where needed
Toughened glass splashback measured after the worktops are fitted, with socket cut-outs
Stone upstands and splashbacks templated and fitted alongside a stone worktop

What do splashbacks and tiling cost in Eccles?

As a starting point for Eccles, these ranges include VAT at 20% and allow for typical labour costs in the North West. Costs across the North West tend to sit under UK averages, which these ranges reflect.

What do splashbacks and tiling cost in Eccles?
Typical project	Guide price
Tiled splashbackBetween worktop and wall units	£140–£380
Kitchen wall tiling, 4–6 m²Preparation, tiling and grouting	£280–£760
Toughened glass splashback behind the hob, fittedMade to measure after the worktops are in	£240–£570
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%.

What kind of kitchens do we fit in Eccles?

Typical homes in this part of Greater Manchester include Victorian terraces, 1930s semis, converted mill and warehouse flats and post-war estate houses. Two-up two-down terraces often have a small back kitchen or a galley in the rear outrigger, while 1930s semis usually have a separate kitchen beside the dining room.

Mains water across Greater Manchester is mostly soft, so limescale is less of a problem and taps and boiling water taps tend to stay cleaner. Terraced streets with back alleys, city-centre flats with booked lifts and permit parking can all affect delivery timing and how long worktops are carried in.

Building regulations, electrics and gas in Eccles

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 mill conversions and homes in conservation areas may need consent for new external vents, and apartment owners usually need the freeholder's or managing agent's consent.

Tips before you start

If your Greater Manchester 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 Eccles kitchen, in daylight and under the kitchen lights, before ordering the full quantity.
Choosing stone worktops for an Eccles kitchen? Ask for upstand and splashback heights to be confirmed before the template visit, not after.
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 Eccles

How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Eccles?

Splashbacks and tiling in Eccles typically cost £140 to £380 including VAT for a tiled splashback, based on prices in the North West. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.

Can you measure up in Eccles before quoting?

Yes. Every quote starts with a free, no-obligation survey visit to your home in Eccles. We measure the room, check the walls, floor and service positions, then send an itemised written quote.

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.

Can you tile over existing kitchen tiles?

Sometimes, but it is rarely the better choice in a kitchen. Tiling over old tiles adds thickness, so sockets, switches and the edge against the wall units may no longer line up, and the new tiles rely on the old ones staying firmly bonded. If the existing tiles are sound and flat it can work for a small area; otherwise we remove them and prepare the wall.

Nearby places we cover

We also carry out splashbacks and tiling in these towns near Eccles: