Splashbacks and tiling in Haverfordwest

When do splashbacks and tiling make sense in Haverfordwest?

When a Haverfordwest 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 Dyfed choose a single panel of toughened glass behind the hob because it wipes clean quickly and has no grout lines to hold grease. Haverfordwest sits about 36 miles west of Llanelli, and our Dyfed coverage takes in everything in between.

What we cover for splashbacks and tiling in Haverfordwest

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

Socket and switch plates refitted by an electrician once the tiling is finished
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
Stone upstands and splashbacks templated and fitted alongside a stone worktop
Old tiles removed and walls prepared, patched or boarded where needed
Tiled splashbacks between the worktop and wall units, set out from a centre line

Splashbacks and tiling prices in Haverfordwest

The figures below are guide prices for Haverfordwest, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across Wales. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. Labour rates in Wales are generally lower than in London and the South East, so these ranges are a little below the national guide.

Splashbacks and tiling prices in Haverfordwest
Typical project	Guide price
Tiled splashbackBetween worktop and wall units	£140–£370
Kitchen wall tiling, 4–6 m²Preparation, tiling and grouting	£280–£740
Toughened glass splashback behind the hob, fittedMade to measure after the worktops are in	£230–£550
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 Haverfordwest?

Across Dyfed you will often find stone cottages, Victorian terraces, farmhouses and post-war bungalows, and each shapes the kitchen differently. Stone cottages and farmhouses often have a small kitchen in a rear extension, while terraces in Llanelli and Aberystwyth tend to have a narrow galley at the back.

Rural farm tracks, steep coastal lanes and long distances between villages can affect delivery vehicles, so worktop lengths and timing need planning ahead. Mains water across most of Dyfed is soft, so limescale is rarely a big problem, though farms on private supplies may need their own filtering.

Regulations for kitchen work in Haverfordwest

In Wales, splashbacks and tiling need no planning permission or building regulations approval. Electrical changes are different: because Part P in Wales treats extending an existing circuit within a kitchen as notifiable, moving or adding a socket to suit new tiling is normally notifiable work, certified through a competent person scheme or building control. In a listed building, listed building consent may be needed before historic tiles or features are removed.

Homes in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park or Bannau Brycheiniog, listed cottages and conservation areas may need consent for a new external vent or historic alterations.

Practical advice for Haverfordwest homeowners

Clear the worktop and empty the nearest wall cupboards before the tiler arrives at your Haverfordwest home, as cutting dust and adhesive travel further than you expect.
Choosing stone worktops for a Haverfordwest kitchen? Ask for upstand and splashback heights to be confirmed before the template visit, not after.
Ask to see where the tiling will start before the first row goes on in your Haverfordwest kitchen, so narrow cut tiles end up in corners rather than on show.
Heavy tiles, such as large porcelain or natural stone, may need a stronger backing board and a suitable adhesive, so have the wall checked first.

Questions about splashbacks and tiling in Haverfordwest

How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Haverfordwest?

Splashbacks and tiling in Haverfordwest typically cost £140 to £370 including VAT for a tiled splashback, based on prices in Wales. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.

Do you cover all of Haverfordwest?

Yes. We work across Haverfordwest, including the SA61 postcode district, and nearby towns such as Milford Haven and Pembroke Dock. Book a free survey visit and we will arrange a time that suits you.

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.

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.

Splashbacks and tiling in neighbouring towns

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