Splashbacks and tiling in Pimlico

Thinking about splashbacks and tiling in Pimlico?

Landlords around Greater London 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.

Many people in Greater London choose a single panel of toughened glass behind the hob because it wipes clean quickly and has no grout lines to hold grease. Kitchens in every part of Pimlico are covered, and the survey visit is free wherever you are in Greater London.

What is included in the work?

Your written quote lists everything included. For splashbacks and tiling, that normally means:

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
Full-height or feature tiling behind the hob, sink or open shelving
Old tiles removed and walls prepared, patched or boarded where needed
Grout and sealant chosen for easy cleaning, with flexible sealant at the worktop joint
Free survey visit to check the walls, agree the layout and give an itemised quote

What should you budget for splashbacks and tiling in Pimlico?

As a starting point for Pimlico, these ranges include VAT at 20% and allow for typical labour costs in London. Expect costs in London to sit somewhat above UK averages, reflecting local labour rates.

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

Local homes and their kitchens

You will find Victorian and Edwardian terraces, conversion flats, mansion block flats and 1930s semis throughout Greater London. 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.

Building regulations, electrics and gas in Pimlico

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.

Tips before you start

Hold a few of your chosen tiles against the wall in your Pimlico kitchen, in daylight and under the kitchen lights, before ordering the full quantity.
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.
Choosing stone worktops for a Pimlico 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 Pimlico

How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Pimlico?

Splashbacks and tiling in Pimlico 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 cover all of Pimlico?

Yes. We work across Pimlico, including the SW1 postcode district, and nearby towns such as Westminster and Battersea. Book a free survey visit and we will arrange a time that suits you.

Can heavy tiles or stone go on any kitchen wall?

Not always. Heavy tiles such as large-format porcelain or natural stone need a backing that can carry their weight and an adhesive suited to both the tile and the wall. Old plaster, painted plaster or plasterboard may need preparing, priming or replacing with a tile backer board first. We check the wall at the survey and follow the tile and adhesive makers' guidance.

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 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.

Also covering nearby towns

The same service is available a short drive from Pimlico, including: