Splashbacks and tiling in Maghull

Why do people in Maghull choose splashbacks and tiling?

Homeowners in Maghull often add a splashback as the final stage of a new kitchen, once the worktops are in and the bare wall above them needs a washable finish.

If the units in your Maghull kitchen are already fitted and only the walls are unfinished, we can take on the tiling or splashback as a job on its own. We work throughout Maghull (L31) and across the wider Merseyside area.

What do splashbacks and tiling in Maghull include?

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

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
Old tiles removed and walls prepared, patched or boarded where needed
Free survey visit to check the walls, agree the layout and give an itemised quote
Toughened glass splashback measured after the worktops are fitted, with socket cut-outs
Tiled splashbacks between the worktop and wall units, set out from a centre line

Splashbacks and tiling prices in Maghull

The figures below are guide prices for Maghull, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across the North West. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. Labour rates in the North West 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 Maghull
Typical project	Guide price
Tiled splashbackBetween worktop and wall units	£140–£380
Kitchen wall tiling, 4–6 m²Preparation, tiling and grouting	£280–£760
Toughened glass splashback behind the hob, fittedMade to measure after the worktops are in	£240–£570
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

You will find Victorian terraces, Victorian and Edwardian villas, 1930s semis and converted warehouse flats throughout Merseyside. Two-up two-down terraces often have a small back kitchen off the living room, while 1930s semis tend to have a separate kitchen with space to open into a dining room.

Terraced streets with back entries, city-centre flats with booked lifts and permit parking zones can all affect how and when a kitchen is delivered. Merseyside's mains water is soft, so limescale is rarely a big issue and taps, sinks and boiling water taps stay cleaner for longer.

Regulations for kitchen work in Maghull

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.

Conservation areas and listed buildings are common in older parts of Liverpool and the Wirral, so a new vent on a visible wall may need consent.

Tips before you start

Hold a few of your chosen tiles against the wall in your Maghull kitchen, in daylight and under the kitchen lights, before ordering the full quantity.
Ask to see where the tiling will start before the first row goes on in your Maghull 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 Maghull home, as cutting dust and adhesive travel further than you expect.
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 Maghull

How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Maghull?

Splashbacks and tiling in Maghull typically cost £140 to £380 including VAT for a tiled splashback, based on prices in the North West. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.

Do you work near Maghull as well?

Yes. As well as Maghull itself, we cover the rest of Merseyside and nearby towns such as Kirkby and Litherland. The process is the same wherever the kitchen is.

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.

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.

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.

Nearby places we cover

Neighbouring towns where we offer splashbacks and tiling: