Splashbacks and tiling · East Sussex
Splashbacks and tiling in Portslade
We take on splashbacks and tiling in Portslade and the surrounding BN41 postcodes, working to a written scope so you know exactly what is included before anyone starts.
Why splashbacks and tiling for a Portslade home?
Some households in East Sussex 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.
If the kitchen in your Portslade home is sound but the tiles are dated, cracked or stained, a new splashback is one of the simplest ways to refresh it without replacing units. Homes right across Portslade are covered, as are nearby places such as Hove, Shoreham-by-Sea and the villages in between.
What does the job involve?
The exact scope is agreed after the survey, but a typical job in Portslade covers:
- Stone upstands and splashbacks templated and fitted alongside a stone worktop
- 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
- 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
- Free survey visit to check the walls, agree the layout and give an itemised quote
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Portslade?
Use these ranges to plan your budget. They include VAT, reflect costs in the South East, and are firmed up once we have seen your Portslade kitchen. Expect costs in the South East to sit somewhat above UK averages, reflecting local labour rates.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Tiled splashbackBetween worktop and wall units | £170–£460 |
| Kitchen wall tiling, 4–6 m²Preparation, tiling and grouting | £340–£920 |
| Toughened glass splashback behind the hob, fittedMade to measure after the worktops are in | £290–£690 |
| 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 Portslade?
Across East Sussex you will often find Regency townhouses and flats, Victorian terraces, 1930s semis and seaside bungalows, and each shapes the kitchen differently. Regency and Victorian houses split into flats often have small kitchens in former reception rooms, while 1930s semis usually have a compact kitchen at the back.
East Sussex has hard water, so limescale builds up on taps, kettles and boiling water taps, and a filter or softener is worth considering. Seafront flats without lifts, permit parking and steep streets in the coastal towns can make delivery and waste removal slower, so access needs planning.
Regulations for kitchen work in Portslade
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 Regency buildings, conservation areas and homes inside the South Downs National Park may need consent for a new external vent, and flat owners usually need freeholder consent.
Practical advice for Portslade homeowners
- Choosing stone worktops for a Portslade kitchen? Ask for upstand and splashback heights to be confirmed before the template visit, not after.
- Clear the worktop and empty the nearest wall cupboards before the tiler arrives at your Portslade home, as cutting dust and adhesive travel further than you expect.
- Hold a few of your chosen tiles against the wall in your Portslade kitchen, in daylight and under the kitchen lights, before ordering the full quantity.
- 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 Portslade
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Portslade?
Guide prices in Portslade are about £170 to £460 including VAT for a tiled splashback. The final price depends on the size of the kitchen and what is moving, and is set out in an itemised written quote.
Do you work near Portslade as well?
Yes. As well as Portslade itself, we cover the rest of East Sussex and nearby towns such as Hove and Shoreham-by-Sea. The process is the same wherever the kitchen is.
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.
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.
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
Neighbouring towns where we offer splashbacks and tiling:
- Splashbacks and tiling in Hove
- Splashbacks and tiling in Shoreham-by-Sea
- Splashbacks and tiling in Brighton
- Splashbacks and tiling in Lancing
- Splashbacks and tiling in Worthing
- Splashbacks and tiling in Rottingdean
- Splashbacks and tiling across East Sussex