Splashbacks and tiling · Greater London
Splashbacks and tiling in Putney
If you live in Putney 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.
Who usually needs splashbacks and tiling in Putney?
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. Our Greater London coverage reaches every part of Putney (SW15) and out towards Roehampton.
What is included in the work?
Every kitchen is different, so we confirm the scope in writing. Most jobs of this kind include:
- 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
- Old tiles removed and walls prepared, patched or boarded where needed
- Toughened glass splashback measured after the worktops are fitted, with socket cut-outs
- Socket and switch plates refitted by an electrician once the tiling is finished
- Stone upstands and splashbacks templated and fitted alongside a stone worktop
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Putney?
The figures below are guide prices for Putney, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across London. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. Labour in London generally costs more than the UK average, which lifts these ranges a little.
| 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.
Regulations for kitchen work in Putney
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.
Worth knowing before the fit
- Choosing stone worktops for a Putney kitchen? Ask for upstand and splashback heights to be confirmed before the template visit, not after.
- Give fresh grout and sealant the full curing time shown on the packaging before scrubbing them or letting water sit on the joint at the back of the worktop.
- Hold a few of your chosen tiles against the wall in your Putney kitchen, in daylight and under the kitchen lights, before ordering the full quantity.
- Order spare tiles from the same batch to cover cuts and breakages, and keep a few back so a later repair matches.
Questions about splashbacks and tiling in Putney
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Putney?
For a tiled splashback, budget around £200 to £520 including VAT in Putney. That reflects typical costs in London; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.
Do you cover all of Putney?
Yes. We work across Putney, including the SW15 postcode district, and nearby towns such as Roehampton and Barnes. Book a free survey visit and we will arrange a time that suits you.
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 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.
Splashbacks and tiling near Putney
Close to Putney? We cover these nearby towns too:
- Splashbacks and tiling in Roehampton
- Splashbacks and tiling in Barnes
- Splashbacks and tiling in Fulham
- Splashbacks and tiling in Earlsfield
- Splashbacks and tiling in Wimbledon
- Splashbacks and tiling in Chelsea
- Splashbacks and tiling across Greater London