Splashbacks and tiling · County Tyrone
Splashbacks and tiling in Omagh
If you live in Omagh and need splashbacks and tiling, we can measure the room, send an itemised written quote and book every trade in the right order until the kitchen is handed over.
Thinking about splashbacks and tiling in Omagh?
Many people in County Tyrone choose a single panel of toughened glass behind the hob because it wipes clean quickly and has no grout lines to hold grease.
If the units in your Omagh 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 cover all of Omagh, including the BT78 and BT79 postcode districts, and travel out to neighbouring towns across County Tyrone.
What is in a typical job?
Every kitchen is different, so we confirm the scope in writing. Most jobs of this kind include:
- 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
- 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
- Socket and switch plates refitted by an electrician once the tiling is finished
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Omagh?
The figures below are guide prices for Omagh, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across Northern Ireland. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. Prices in Northern Ireland 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 | £130–£350 |
| Kitchen wall tiling, 4–6 m²Preparation, tiling and grouting | £260–£700 |
| Toughened glass splashback behind the hob, fittedMade to measure after the worktops are in | £220–£530 |
| 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 around Omagh
Across County Tyrone you will often find rural bungalows, farmhouses, red-brick terraces and post-war estate houses, and each shapes the kitchen differently. Rural bungalows often have a long kitchen-dining room at the back, while terraced houses in Omagh and Strabane tend to have a narrow kitchen in the return.
Farm lanes, long drives and narrow country roads can limit delivery vehicles, so worktop lengths and delivery times are planned at the survey. Hardness varies across County Tyrone depending on the source, and some rural homes use private supplies, so check before choosing a filter or boiling water tap.
What rules apply to splashbacks and tiling in Omagh?
In Northern Ireland, fitting a splashback or retiling a kitchen needs no planning permission or building control application. Domestic electrical work does not have to be notified, but sockets moved to suit the tiling should still be installed and tested to BS 7671 and certified. In a listed building, removing historic tiles or other original features may need listed building consent, so check with the council before work starts.
A kitchen fit itself needs no planning permission, but listed buildings and homes in conservation areas in older town centres may need consent for new external vents.
Planning ahead
- If your County Tyrone kitchen has a gas hob, check the hob instructions for splashback clearances before choosing glass or tiles for the wall behind it.
- If you are renting out a flat in Omagh, a single glass panel or large plain tiles cut down the grout that needs cleaning at each check-out.
- Ask to see where the tiling will start before the first row goes on in your Omagh kitchen, so narrow cut tiles end up in corners rather than on show.
- 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 Omagh
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Omagh?
For a tiled splashback, budget around £130 to £350 including VAT in Omagh. That reflects typical costs in Northern Ireland; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.
Do you cover all of Omagh?
Yes. We work across Omagh, including the BT78 and BT79 postcode districts, and nearby towns such as Strabane and Enniskillen. Book a free survey visit and we will arrange a time that suits you.
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.
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.
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.
Splashbacks and tiling in neighbouring towns
The same service is available a short drive from Omagh, including:
- Splashbacks and tiling in Strabane
- Splashbacks and tiling in Enniskillen
- Splashbacks and tiling in Cookstown
- Splashbacks and tiling in Dungannon
- Splashbacks and tiling across County Tyrone