Splashbacks and tiling in Perth

Thinking about splashbacks and tiling in Perth?

Some households in Perth and Kinross 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.

Landlords around Perth and Kinross 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. Our Perth and Kinross coverage reaches every part of Perth (PH1) and out towards Crieff.

What does the job involve?

After the survey visit we write the scope down. For splashbacks and tiling in Perth it usually covers:

Stone upstands and splashbacks templated and fitted alongside a stone worktop
Full-height or feature tiling behind the hob, sink or open shelving
Socket and switch plates refitted by an electrician once the tiling is finished
Grout and sealant chosen for easy cleaning, with flexible sealant at the worktop joint
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

What should you budget for splashbacks and tiling in Perth?

The figures below are guide prices for Perth, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across Scotland. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. Prices in Scotland usually come in below the national guide, as labour rates are lower than in the South East.

What should you budget for splashbacks and tiling in Perth?
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%.

Local homes and their kitchens

Across Perth and Kinross you will often find sandstone tenement flats, Victorian villas, stone cottages and post-war council-built houses, and each shapes the kitchen differently. Victorian villas in Perth and Crieff often have a separate kitchen and former scullery, while tenement flats tend to have a small kitchen off the hall.

Mains water across Perth and Kinross is soft, though some remote homes rely on private supplies that may need testing and filtering. Highland Perthshire roads can be narrow and winding, and older town streets may have limited parking, so delivery vehicle size and timing are planned ahead.

What rules apply to splashbacks and tiling in Perth?

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.

Parts of highland Perthshire lie within the Cairngorms or Loch Lomond and The Trossachs national parks, and listed buildings elsewhere may need consent for new vents.

Tips before you start

If your Perth and Kinross kitchen has a gas hob, check the hob instructions for splashback clearances before choosing glass or tiles for the wall behind it.
Ask to see where the tiling will start before the first row goes on in your Perth kitchen, so narrow cut tiles end up in corners rather than on show.
Choosing stone worktops for a Perth kitchen? Ask for upstand and splashback heights to be confirmed before the template visit, not after.
Agree socket, switch and cooker hood positions before tiling starts; moving them afterwards means cutting tiles out and patching in replacements that may not match.

Questions about splashbacks and tiling in Perth

How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Perth?

For a tiled splashback, budget around £140 to £380 including VAT in Perth. That reflects typical costs in Scotland; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.

Which parts of Perth do you work in?

All of them. Our Perth and Kinross coverage takes in the whole of Perth, including the PH1 postcode district, as well as surrounding towns such as Crieff. If you are unsure, send us your postcode.

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.

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

We also carry out splashbacks and tiling in these towns near Perth: