Splashbacks and tiling · County Fermanagh
Splashbacks and tiling in Enniskillen
We take on splashbacks and tiling in Enniskillen and the surrounding BT74, BT92, BT93 and BT94 postcodes, working to a written scope so you know exactly what is included before anyone starts.
Is splashbacks and tiling right for your Enniskillen kitchen?
Some households in County Fermanagh 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.
Landlords around County Fermanagh 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. Kitchens in every part of Enniskillen are covered, and the survey visit is free wherever you are in County Fermanagh.
What does the job involve?
The exact scope is agreed after the survey, but a typical job in Enniskillen covers:
- Toughened glass splashback measured after the worktops are fitted, with socket cut-outs
- Grout and sealant chosen for easy cleaning, with flexible sealant at the worktop joint
- 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
- 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
What do splashbacks and tiling cost in Enniskillen?
These guide ranges include VAT at 20% and are adjusted for prices in Northern Ireland. We confirm your price in writing after a free survey visit. Labour rates in Northern Ireland are generally lower than in London and the South East, so these ranges are a little below the national guide.
| 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%.
Local homes and their kitchens
Across County Fermanagh you will often find rural bungalows, farmhouses, Victorian terraces and lakeside holiday homes, and each shapes the kitchen differently. Farmhouses and rural bungalows often have a large kitchen used as the main living room, while Victorian terraces in Enniskillen tend to have a narrow kitchen in the return.
Long country roads, farm lanes and lakeside properties can limit delivery vehicles, so worktop lengths, timing and waste removal are planned well ahead. Water hardness varies across Fermanagh depending on the source, and some homes rely on private supplies, so check before choosing a filter or boiling water tap.
Building regulations, electrics and gas in Enniskillen
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.
Listed buildings and conservation areas, such as the older parts of Enniskillen, may need consent before new external vents are cut or historic features are removed.
Practical advice for Enniskillen homeowners
- If you are renting out a flat in Enniskillen, a single glass panel or large plain tiles cut down the grout that needs cleaning at each check-out.
- Ask to see where the tiling will start before the first row goes on in your Enniskillen kitchen, so narrow cut tiles end up in corners rather than on show.
- Choosing stone worktops for an Enniskillen 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 Enniskillen
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Enniskillen?
Splashbacks and tiling in Enniskillen 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 Enniskillen before quoting?
Yes. Every quote starts with a free, no-obligation survey visit to your home in Enniskillen. We measure the room, check the walls, floor and service positions, then send an itemised written quote.
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.
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.
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.
Nearby places we cover
The same service is available a short drive from Enniskillen, including: