Splashbacks and tiling · England
Splashbacks and tiling in Northamptonshire
Our splashbacks and tiling work covers the whole of Northamptonshire, including Northampton, Corby and Kettering.
Who usually needs splashbacks and tiling in Northamptonshire?
Landlords around Northamptonshire 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.
Some households in Northamptonshire 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.
What do splashbacks and tiling in Northamptonshire include?
Your written quote lists everything included. For splashbacks and tiling, that normally means:
- 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
- Tiled splashbacks between the worktop and wall units, set out from a centre line
- Full-height or feature tiling behind the hob, sink or open shelving
- Toughened glass splashback measured after the worktops are fitted, with socket cut-outs
- Stone upstands and splashbacks templated and fitted alongside a stone worktop
- 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
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Northamptonshire?
As a starting point for Northamptonshire, 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.
| 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%.
Kitchens in homes across Northamptonshire
Across Northamptonshire you will often find ironstone cottages, Victorian terraces, 1930s semis and post-war new town houses, and each shapes the kitchen differently. Victorian terraces in Northampton and Kettering often have a long galley behind the back room, while post-war houses in Corby tend to have a compact rectangular kitchen.
Water across Northamptonshire is hard, so limescale on taps, sinks and boiling water taps is likely, and a scale-reducing filter is worth considering. Terraced streets with on-street parking can make unloading slow, and village houses on narrow lanes may need a smaller delivery vehicle for long worktops.
Knocking through from a narrow galley to the dining room is a common way to gain space in a terrace. Ironstone village cottages tend to have uneven walls and low ceilings, which shape where tall units and extraction can go.
Rules for splashbacks and tiling in Northamptonshire
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.
Listed ironstone cottages and homes in village conservation areas may need listed building consent or planning permission for new vents or changes to historic fabric.
Before you start
- 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.
- Order spare tiles from the same batch to cover cuts and breakages, and keep a few back so a later repair matches.
- Toughened glass cannot be cut once it is made, so it is measured after the worktops are fixed and every socket position is final.
- 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.
- Ask to see where the tiling will start before the first row goes on in your Northamptonshire 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 Northamptonshire home, as cutting dust and adhesive travel further than you expect.
Questions about splashbacks and tiling in Northamptonshire
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Northamptonshire?
Splashbacks and tiling in Northamptonshire 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 the whole of Northamptonshire?
Yes. We carry out splashbacks and tiling across Northamptonshire, including Northampton, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough. Every job starts with a free survey visit and an itemised written quote.
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.
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 towns across Northamptonshire
Choose a town for local guide prices and postcode coverage:
- Splashbacks and tiling in Northampton
- Splashbacks and tiling in Corby
- Splashbacks and tiling in Kettering
- Splashbacks and tiling in Wellingborough
- Splashbacks and tiling in Rushden
- Splashbacks and tiling in Daventry
- Splashbacks and tiling in Brackley
- Splashbacks and tiling in Towcester
- Splashbacks and tiling in Oundle