Splashbacks and tiling in Ilkeston

Why do people in Ilkeston choose splashbacks and tiling?

If the units in your Ilkeston kitchen are already fitted and only the walls are unfinished, we can take on the tiling or splashback as a job on its own.

Some households in Derbyshire 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. Our Derbyshire coverage reaches every part of Ilkeston (DE7) and out towards Eastwood.

What is included in the work?

After the survey visit we write the scope down. For splashbacks and tiling in Ilkeston it usually covers:

Free survey visit to check the walls, agree the layout and give an itemised quote
Full-height or feature tiling behind the hob, sink or open shelving
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
Socket and switch plates refitted by an electrician once the tiling is finished

What do splashbacks and tiling cost in Ilkeston?

As a starting point for Ilkeston, these ranges include VAT at 20% and allow for typical labour costs in the East Midlands. Costs in the East Midlands sit close to the national guide.

What do splashbacks and tiling cost in Ilkeston?
Typical project	Guide price
Tiled splashbackBetween worktop and wall units	£150–£390
Kitchen wall tiling, 4–6 m²Preparation, tiling and grouting	£290–£780
Toughened glass splashback behind the hob, fittedMade to measure after the worktops are in	£240–£580
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 Ilkeston?

You will find gritstone and limestone cottages, Victorian terraces, 1930s semis and former mining village terraces throughout Derbyshire. Terraces in Derby and Chesterfield often have a long galley behind the back room, while stone cottages in the Peak District may have a small kitchen in a rear extension.

Water hardness varies across Derbyshire, so check with your supplier; where it is harder, limescale on taps and boiling water taps is worth planning for. Steep hill villages and narrow lanes can limit delivery vehicles, while terraced streets in the towns may have little parking near the front door.

Do you need approval for splashbacks and tiling in Ilkeston?

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.

Homes in the Peak District National Park, listed buildings and conservation areas may need consent for a new vent on a visible wall or alterations to historic features.

Before you book splashbacks and tiling in Ilkeston

Ask to see where the tiling will start before the first row goes on in your Ilkeston kitchen, so narrow cut tiles end up in corners rather than on show.
Clear the worktop and empty the nearest wall cupboards before the tiler arrives at your Ilkeston home, as cutting dust and adhesive travel further than you expect.
Choosing stone worktops for an Ilkeston kitchen? Ask for upstand and splashback heights to be confirmed before the template visit, not after.
Order spare tiles from the same batch to cover cuts and breakages, and keep a few back so a later repair matches.

Questions about splashbacks and tiling in Ilkeston

How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Ilkeston?

Splashbacks and tiling in Ilkeston typically cost £150 to £390 including VAT for a tiled splashback, based on prices in the East Midlands. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.

Do you cover all of Ilkeston?

Yes. We work across Ilkeston, including the DE7 postcode district, and nearby towns such as Eastwood and Heanor. Book a free survey visit and we will arrange a time that suits you.

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.

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.

Nearby places we cover

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