Splashbacks and tiling in Strabane

Is splashbacks and tiling right for your Strabane kitchen?

Homeowners in Strabane 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.

If your Strabane 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. We work throughout Strabane (BT82) and across the wider County Tyrone area.

What we cover for splashbacks and tiling in Strabane

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

Free survey visit to check the walls, agree the layout and give an itemised quote
Stone upstands and splashbacks templated and fitted alongside a stone worktop
Full-height or feature tiling behind the hob, sink or open shelving
Tiled splashbacks between the worktop and wall units, set out from a centre line
Old tiles removed and walls prepared, patched or boarded where needed
Socket and switch plates refitted by an electrician once the tiling is finished

Splashbacks and tiling prices in Strabane

Typical splashbacks and tiling prices for homes in Strabane, including VAT and adjusted for Northern Ireland. Your own figure depends on the size of the kitchen, the layout and what is moving. Costs across Northern Ireland tend to sit under UK averages, which these ranges reflect.

Splashbacks and tiling prices in Strabane
Typical project	Guide price
Tiled splashbackBetween worktop and wall units	£130–£350
Kitchen wall tiling, 4–6 m²Preparation, tiling and grouting	£260–£700
Toughened glass splashback behind the hob, fittedMade to measure after the worktops are in	£220–£530
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

Typical homes in this part of County Tyrone include rural bungalows, farmhouses, red-brick terraces and post-war estate houses. Rural bungalows often have a long kitchen-dining room at the back, while terraced houses in Omagh and Strabane tend to have a narrow kitchen in the return.

Hardness varies across County Tyrone depending on the source, and some rural homes use private supplies, so check before choosing a filter or boiling water tap. Farm lanes, long drives and narrow country roads can limit delivery vehicles, so worktop lengths and delivery times are planned at the survey.

Do you need approval for splashbacks and tiling in Strabane?

In Northern Ireland, fitting a splashback or retiling a kitchen needs no planning permission or building control application. Domestic electrical work does not have to be notified, but sockets moved to suit the tiling should still be installed and tested to BS 7671 and certified. In a listed building, removing historic tiles or other original features may need listed building consent, so check with the council before work starts.

A kitchen fit itself needs no planning permission, but listed buildings and homes in conservation areas in older town centres may need consent for new external vents.

Planning ahead

If your County Tyrone kitchen has a gas hob, check the hob instructions for splashback clearances before choosing glass or tiles for the wall behind it.
If you are renting out a flat in Strabane, a single glass panel or large plain tiles cut down the grout that needs cleaning at each check-out.
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? Decide on upstands or a full-height splashback before templating, so they can be cut from the same material and priced together.

Questions about splashbacks and tiling in Strabane

How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Strabane?

For a tiled splashback, budget around £130 to £350 including VAT in Strabane. That reflects typical costs in Northern Ireland; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.

Do you cover all of Strabane?

Yes. We work across Strabane, including the BT82 postcode district, and nearby towns such as Derry/Londonderry and Omagh. 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 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 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.

Nearby places we cover

We also carry out splashbacks and tiling in these towns near Strabane: