Splashbacks and tiling · Dundee and Angus
Splashbacks and tiling in Montrose
Our splashbacks and tiling service covers Montrose and nearby places such as Brechin and Arbroath, with a free survey visit and an itemised written quote as the first step.
When do splashbacks and tiling make sense in Montrose?
Landlords around Dundee and Angus often prefer plain tiles with mid-grey grout or a glass panel, since both stand up to heavy use and are quick to clean between tenancies.
When a Montrose kitchen is getting stone worktops, upstands or a matching splashback are usually planned at the same time, so they are templated in one visit. Montrose sits about 26 miles north-east of Dundee, and our Dundee and Angus coverage takes in everything in between.
What does the job involve?
Your written quote lists everything included. For splashbacks and tiling, that normally means:
- Stone upstands and splashbacks templated and fitted alongside a stone worktop
- Free survey visit to check the walls, agree the layout and give an itemised quote
- Old tiles removed and walls prepared, patched or boarded where needed
- Grout and sealant chosen for easy cleaning, with flexible sealant at the worktop joint
- Socket and switch plates refitted by an electrician once the tiling is finished
- Full-height or feature tiling behind the hob, sink or open shelving
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Montrose?
Typical splashbacks and tiling prices for homes in Montrose, including VAT and adjusted for Scotland. Your own figure depends on the size of the kitchen, the layout and what is moving. Costs across Scotland tend to sit under UK averages, which these ranges reflect.
| 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%.
What kind of kitchens do we fit in Montrose?
Across Dundee and Angus you will often find sandstone tenement flats, Victorian villas, post-war council-built houses and fishing town cottages, and each shapes the kitchen differently. Dundee's tenement flats often have a narrow kitchen or a box room off the hall, while villas in Broughty Ferry and the Angus towns tend to have larger separate kitchens.
Common stairs in tenements, steep streets in parts of Dundee and narrow glen roads in Angus can each affect deliveries and worktop lengths. Dundee and Angus have soft mains water, so limescale is rarely an issue and taps and boiling water taps tend to stay free of heavy scale.
Building regulations, electrics and gas in Montrose
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.
Consent may be needed for new vents on listed buildings and in conservation areas, and homes in the upper Angus glens fall within the Cairngorms National Park.
Tips before you start
- If you are renting out a flat in Montrose, a single glass panel or large plain tiles cut down the grout that needs cleaning at each check-out.
- Clear the worktop and empty the nearest wall cupboards before the tiler arrives at your Montrose home, as cutting dust and adhesive travel further than you expect.
- Hold a few of your chosen tiles against the wall in your Montrose kitchen, in daylight and under the kitchen lights, before ordering the full quantity.
- 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 Montrose
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Montrose?
For a tiled splashback, budget around £140 to £380 including VAT in Montrose. That reflects typical costs in Scotland; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.
Do you cover all of Montrose?
Yes. We work across Montrose, including the DD10 postcode district, and nearby towns such as Brechin and Arbroath. Book a free survey visit and we will arrange a time that suits you.
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.
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.
Splashbacks and tiling near Montrose
The same service is available a short drive from Montrose, including:
- Splashbacks and tiling in Brechin
- Splashbacks and tiling in Arbroath
- Splashbacks and tiling in Forfar
- Splashbacks and tiling in Stonehaven
- Splashbacks and tiling across Dundee and Angus