Splashbacks and tiling · Dunbartonshire
Splashbacks and tiling in Kirkintilloch
From the survey to handover, splashbacks and tiling in Kirkintilloch are run by us as one job, with the fitters and trades booked in the right order.
What prompts splashbacks and tiling in Kirkintilloch?
Many people in Dunbartonshire choose a single panel of toughened glass behind the hob because it wipes clean quickly and has no grout lines to hold grease.
When a Kirkintilloch kitchen is getting stone worktops, upstands or a matching splashback are usually planned at the same time, so they are templated in one visit. Our Dunbartonshire coverage reaches every part of Kirkintilloch (G66) and out towards Bishopbriggs.
What does the job involve?
Every kitchen is different, so we confirm the scope in writing. Most jobs of this kind include:
- Stone upstands and splashbacks templated and fitted alongside a stone worktop
- Old tiles removed and walls prepared, patched or boarded where needed
- 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
- Grout and sealant chosen for easy cleaning, with flexible sealant at the worktop joint
- Free survey visit to check the walls, agree the layout and give an itemised quote
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Kirkintilloch?
The figures below are guide prices for Kirkintilloch, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across Scotland. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. Prices in Scotland usually come in below the national guide, as labour rates are lower than in the South East.
| 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 Kirkintilloch homes
In and around Kirkintilloch, homes range across sandstone tenement flats, Victorian villas, interwar bungalows and four-in-a-block flats. Villas and bungalows in Bearsden and Bishopbriggs often have separate kitchens with room to open up, while tenements and four-in-a-block flats in Clydebank tend to have small galleys.
Dunbartonshire's water is soft, so limescale is rarely a problem and taps and boiling water taps tend to stay clean. Tenement closes and common stairs mean carrying units by hand, while villa driveways usually make deliveries simpler.
Building regulations, electrics and gas in Kirkintilloch
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.
The northern edge of the area borders Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, and listed buildings or conservation areas may need consent before a new extractor vent is added.
Tips before you start
- Give fresh grout and sealant the full curing time shown on the packaging before scrubbing them or letting water sit on the joint at the back of the worktop.
- Keep the tile boxes until the job is finished and note the batch number, so matching replacements can be found if a tile cracks later.
- Hold a few of your chosen tiles against the wall in your Kirkintilloch kitchen, in daylight and under the kitchen lights, before ordering the full quantity.
- Choosing stone worktops? Decide on upstands or a full-height splashback before templating, so they can be cut from the same material and priced together.
Questions about splashbacks and tiling in Kirkintilloch
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Kirkintilloch?
Guide prices in Kirkintilloch 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.
Which parts of Kirkintilloch do you work in?
All of them. Our Dunbartonshire coverage takes in the whole of Kirkintilloch, including the G66 postcode district, as well as surrounding towns such as Bishopbriggs. If you are unsure, send us your postcode.
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.
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.
Also covering nearby towns
We also carry out splashbacks and tiling in these towns near Kirkintilloch:
- Splashbacks and tiling in Bishopbriggs
- Splashbacks and tiling in Cumbernauld
- Splashbacks and tiling in Bearsden
- Splashbacks and tiling in Coatbridge
- Splashbacks and tiling in Rutherglen
- Splashbacks and tiling in Airdrie
- Splashbacks and tiling across Dunbartonshire