Splashbacks and tiling · Surrey
Splashbacks and tiling in Reigate
Need splashbacks and tiling in Reigate? Tell us about the kitchen and we will arrange a free, no-obligation survey to see what the job really involves.
Why splashbacks and tiling for a Reigate home?
If your Reigate 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.
If the units in your Reigate kitchen are already fitted and only the walls are unfinished, we can take on the tiling or splashback as a job on its own. If your home is in Reigate or close by in Redhill or Horley, the same survey, quote and fitting process applies.
What we cover for splashbacks and tiling in Reigate
Here is what usually goes into splashbacks and tiling, adjusted to your Reigate kitchen after we have measured it:
- Tiled splashbacks between the worktop and wall units, set out from a centre line
- Grout and sealant chosen for easy cleaning, with flexible sealant at the worktop joint
- 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
- Stone upstands and splashbacks templated and fitted alongside a stone worktop
- Free survey visit to check the walls, agree the layout and give an itemised quote
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Reigate?
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 Reigate kitchen. Labour in the South East generally costs more than the UK average, which lifts these ranges a little.
| 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%.
Kitchens in homes around Reigate
You will find 1930s semis, Victorian and Edwardian villas, detached family houses and new-build estates throughout Surrey. 1930s semis often have a narrow kitchen beside the dining room, while larger detached houses and Edwardian villas may have room for an island or a separate utility.
Private roads, long drives and village lanes can be awkward for large lorries, while town-centre flats may need lift bookings and parking permits for delivery day. Surrey's water is hard across most of the county, so limescale on taps and boiling water taps is common, and a scale-reducing filter is worth considering.
Building regulations, electrics and gas in Reigate
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 buildings and conservation areas in older towns and villages may need consent for new vents, and flats in managed blocks usually need the freeholder's consent first.
Tips before you start
- If you are renting out a flat in Reigate, a single glass panel or large plain tiles cut down the grout that needs cleaning at each check-out.
- Choosing stone worktops for a Reigate 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 Reigate home, as cutting dust and adhesive travel further than you expect.
- Pale grout behind a hob or sink shows stains quickly; a mid-grey or stain-resistant grout in narrow joints is easier to keep looking fresh.
Questions about splashbacks and tiling in Reigate
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Reigate?
Guide prices in Reigate 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 Reigate as well?
Yes. As well as Reigate itself, we cover the rest of Surrey and nearby towns such as Redhill and Horley. The process is the same wherever the kitchen is.
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 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.
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 Reigate, including:
- Splashbacks and tiling in Redhill
- Splashbacks and tiling in Horley
- Splashbacks and tiling in Banstead
- Splashbacks and tiling in Caterham
- Splashbacks and tiling in Coulsdon
- Splashbacks and tiling in Leatherhead
- Splashbacks and tiling across Surrey