Splashbacks and tiling · Greater London
Splashbacks and tiling in Norbury
From the survey to handover, splashbacks and tiling in Norbury are run by us as one job, with the fitters and trades booked in the right order.
Who usually needs splashbacks and tiling in Norbury?
Homeowners in Norbury 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 Norbury kitchen are already fitted and only the walls are unfinished, we can take on the tiling or splashback as a job on its own. Norbury sits about 6 miles south of Westminster, and our Greater London coverage takes in everything in between.
What we cover for splashbacks and tiling in Norbury
After the survey visit we write the scope down. For splashbacks and tiling in Norbury it usually covers:
- Free survey visit to check the walls, agree the layout and give an itemised quote
- Stone upstands and splashbacks templated and fitted alongside a stone worktop
- Full-height or feature tiling behind the hob, sink or open shelving
- Old tiles removed and walls prepared, patched or boarded where needed
- 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
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Norbury?
Typical splashbacks and tiling prices for homes in Norbury, including VAT and adjusted for London. Your own figure depends on the size of the kitchen, the layout and what is moving. Labour in London generally costs more than the UK average, which lifts these ranges a little.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Tiled splashbackBetween worktop and wall units | £200–£520 |
| Kitchen wall tiling, 4–6 m²Preparation, tiling and grouting | £390–£1,000 |
| Toughened glass splashback behind the hob, fittedMade to measure after the worktops are in | £320–£780 |
| 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 Norbury?
The housing mix across Greater London includes Victorian and Edwardian terraces, conversion flats, mansion block flats and 1930s semis, so no two kitchen fits are quite alike. Victorian terraces often have a narrow galley beside the side return, while conversion flats and mansion blocks usually fit the kitchen into a small room or along one living-room wall.
London's mains water is hard, so limescale builds quickly on taps and boiling water taps, and a scale-reducing filter is worth planning in. Permit parking, red routes and flats without lifts are common, so parking suspensions, stair carries and lift bookings may need arranging before delivery day.
Regulations for kitchen work in Norbury
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 are widespread across London, so a new extractor vent on a front wall may need permission, and leaseholders usually need the freeholder's written consent first.
Getting the most from your splashbacks and tiling
- Hold a few of your chosen tiles against the wall in your Norbury kitchen, in daylight and under the kitchen lights, before ordering the full quantity.
- Clear the worktop and empty the nearest wall cupboards before the tiler arrives at your Norbury home, as cutting dust and adhesive travel further than you expect.
- 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.
- 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 Norbury
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Norbury?
Splashbacks and tiling in Norbury typically cost £200 to £520 including VAT for a tiled splashback, based on prices in London. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.
Do you work near Norbury as well?
Yes. As well as Norbury itself, we cover the rest of Greater London and nearby towns such as Streatham and Tooting. The process is the same wherever the kitchen is.
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.
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 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.
Splashbacks and tiling in neighbouring towns
Neighbouring towns where we offer splashbacks and tiling:
- Splashbacks and tiling in Streatham
- Splashbacks and tiling in Tooting
- Splashbacks and tiling in South Norwood
- Splashbacks and tiling in Mitcham
- Splashbacks and tiling in Croydon
- Splashbacks and tiling in Brixton
- Splashbacks and tiling across Greater London