Splashbacks and tiling · Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Splashbacks and tiling in Peterhead
From the survey to handover, splashbacks and tiling in Peterhead are run by us as one job, with the fitters and trades booked in the right order.
When do splashbacks and tiling make sense in Peterhead?
If your Peterhead home is an older property with uneven walls, the splashback may start with patching, skimming or boarding so the tiler has a flat surface to work from.
Many people in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire choose a single panel of toughened glass behind the hob because it wipes clean quickly and has no grout lines to hold grease. We work throughout Peterhead (AB42) and across the wider Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire area.
What we cover for splashbacks and tiling in Peterhead
The exact scope is agreed after the survey, but a typical job in Peterhead covers:
- Full-height or feature tiling behind the hob, sink or open shelving
- Grout and sealant chosen for easy cleaning, with flexible sealant at the worktop joint
- Tiled splashbacks between the worktop and wall units, set out from a centre line
- 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
- Old tiles removed and walls prepared, patched or boarded where needed
What should you budget for splashbacks and tiling in Peterhead?
The figures below are guide prices for Peterhead, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across Scotland. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. 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 Peterhead?
In and around Peterhead, homes range across granite tenement flats, granite villas, post-war council-built houses and farm cottages. Granite tenement flats often have a small kitchen off the hall, while villas and bungalows across Aberdeenshire tend to have a separate kitchen beside the dining room.
Tenement flats without lifts mean carrying units up common stairs, and rural farm tracks can be narrow for delivery lorries. Mains water across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire is soft, so limescale is rarely a problem and taps, sinks and boiling water taps stay cleaner.
Do you need approval for splashbacks and tiling in Peterhead?
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.
Homes in the Cairngorms National Park, listed granite buildings and conservation areas may need consent for new external vents, and tenement owners may need neighbours' agreement.
Getting the most from your splashbacks and tiling
- 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.
- Ask to see where the tiling will start before the first row goes on in your Peterhead 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 Peterhead home, as cutting dust and adhesive travel further than you expect.
- 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 Peterhead
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Peterhead?
Splashbacks and tiling in Peterhead typically cost £140 to £380 including VAT for a tiled splashback, based on prices in Scotland. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.
Can you measure up in Peterhead before quoting?
Yes. Every quote starts with a free, no-obligation survey visit to your home in Peterhead. We measure the room, check the walls, floor and service positions, then send an itemised written quote.
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.
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 in neighbouring towns
The same service is available a short drive from Peterhead, including: