Splashbacks and tiling in Greenock

Why do people in Greenock choose splashbacks and tiling?

Some households in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde 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.

Many people in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde choose a single panel of toughened glass behind the hob because it wipes clean quickly and has no grout lines to hold grease. Kitchens in every part of Greenock are covered, and the survey visit is free wherever you are in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde.

What does the job involve?

Every kitchen is different, so we confirm the scope in writing. Most jobs of this kind include:

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
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 Greenock?

Use these ranges to plan your budget. They include VAT, reflect costs in Scotland, and are firmed up once we have seen your Greenock kitchen. Costs across Scotland tend to sit under UK averages, which these ranges reflect.

What do splashbacks and tiling cost in Greenock?
Typical project	Guide price
Tiled splashbackBetween worktop and wall units	£140–£380
Kitchen wall tiling, 4–6 m²Preparation, tiling and grouting	£280–£750
Toughened glass splashback behind the hob, fittedMade to measure after the worktops are in	£240–£560
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 Greenock homes

You will find sandstone tenement flats, Victorian villas, four-in-a-block flats and new-build estates throughout Renfrewshire and Inverclyde. Paisley and Greenock tenement flats often have a kitchen off the hall, while villas and newer homes in Newton Mearns tend to have larger kitchens with island space.

Water in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde is soft, which is kind to taps and appliances and keeps limescale on boiling water taps to a minimum. Steep streets in Greenock, tenement common stairs and four-in-a-block flats with outside stairs can all affect deliveries and worktop handling.

What rules apply to splashbacks and tiling in Greenock?

In Scotland, tiling and splashbacks do not need a building warrant or planning permission. If sockets or switches are moved to suit the new wall finish, the electrical work must meet the building standards and BS 7671, and you should receive an Electrical Installation Certificate or a Minor Works Certificate. In a listed building, removing historic tiles or panelling may need listed building consent, so check with the local authority first.

Paisley and Greenock have conservation areas and listed buildings, so a new external vent may need consent, and tenement owners may need neighbours' agreement.

Tips before you start

Ask to see where the tiling will start before the first row goes on in your Greenock kitchen, so narrow cut tiles end up in corners rather than on show.
If your Renfrewshire and Inverclyde kitchen has a gas hob, check the hob instructions for splashback clearances before choosing glass or tiles for the wall behind it.
Clear the worktop and empty the nearest wall cupboards before the tiler arrives at your Greenock home, as cutting dust and adhesive travel further than you expect.
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 Greenock

How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Greenock?

Guide prices in Greenock are about £140 to £380 including VAT for a tiled splashback. The final price depends on the size of the kitchen and what is moving, and is set out in an itemised written quote.

Do you work near Greenock as well?

Yes. As well as Greenock itself, we cover the rest of Renfrewshire and Inverclyde and nearby towns such as Vale of Leven and Dumbarton. The process is the same wherever the kitchen is.

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.

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 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

Neighbouring towns where we offer splashbacks and tiling: