Splashbacks and tiling in Slough

Why do people in Slough choose splashbacks and tiling?

If the kitchen in your Slough 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.

Homeowners in Slough often add a splashback as the final stage of a new kitchen, once the worktops are in and the bare wall above them needs a washable finish. We cover all of Slough, including the SL1 postcode district, and travel out to neighbouring towns across Berkshire.

What is included in the work?

Here is what usually goes into splashbacks and tiling, adjusted to your Slough kitchen after we have measured it:

Socket and switch plates refitted by an electrician once the tiling is finished
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
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
Full-height or feature tiling behind the hob, sink or open shelving

What should you budget for splashbacks and tiling in Slough?

Typical splashbacks and tiling prices for homes in Slough, including VAT and adjusted for the South East. Your own figure depends on the size of the kitchen, the layout and what is moving. Expect costs in the South East to sit somewhat above UK averages, reflecting local labour rates.

What should you budget for splashbacks and tiling in Slough?
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 Slough?

Across Berkshire you will often find Victorian and Edwardian terraces, 1930s semis, post-war estate houses and new-build town houses, and each shapes the kitchen differently. Edwardian terraces often have a long galley running back from the dining room, while newer three-storey town houses usually have a compact kitchen on the ground floor.

Busy town-centre streets and permit parking zones can make unloading slow, so a parking permit or bay suspension may need arranging before delivery day. Expect hard water in most of Berkshire, much of it drawn from chalk, so limescale on taps is common and a boiling water tap benefits from a filter.

Building regulations, electrics and gas in Slough

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.

A new extractor vent on a street-facing wall can need permission in a conservation area, and listed homes may need consent for internal changes affecting historic features.

Practical advice for Slough homeowners

Ask to see where the tiling will start before the first row goes on in your Slough kitchen, so narrow cut tiles end up in corners rather than on show.
If your Berkshire kitchen has a gas hob, check the hob instructions for splashback clearances before choosing glass or tiles for the wall behind it.
Clear the worktop and empty the nearest wall cupboards before the tiler arrives at your Slough 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 Slough

How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Slough?

For a tiled splashback, budget around £170 to £460 including VAT in Slough. That reflects typical costs in the South East; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.

Do you work near Slough as well?

Yes. As well as Slough itself, we cover the rest of Berkshire and nearby towns such as Windsor and Maidenhead. The process is the same wherever the kitchen is.

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.

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.

Nearby places we cover

Neighbouring towns where we offer splashbacks and tiling: