Splashbacks and tiling · Greater Manchester
Splashbacks and tiling in Stretford
Our splashbacks and tiling service covers Stretford and nearby places such as Urmston and Sale, with a free survey visit and an itemised written quote as the first step.
Why splashbacks and tiling for a Stretford home?
Many people in Greater Manchester choose a single panel of toughened glass behind the hob because it wipes clean quickly and has no grout lines to hold grease.
Some households in Greater Manchester 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. Our Greater Manchester coverage reaches every part of Stretford (M32) and out towards Urmston.
What is included in the work?
Every kitchen is different, so we confirm the scope in writing. Most jobs of this kind include:
- 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
- Tiled splashbacks between the worktop and wall units, set out from a centre line
- Toughened glass splashback measured after the worktops are fitted, with socket cut-outs
- 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
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Stretford?
Typical splashbacks and tiling prices for homes in Stretford, including VAT and adjusted for the North West. Your own figure depends on the size of the kitchen, the layout and what is moving. Labour rates in the North West are generally lower than in London and the South East, so these ranges are a little below the national guide.
| Typical project | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Tiled splashbackBetween worktop and wall units | £140–£380 |
| Kitchen wall tiling, 4–6 m²Preparation, tiling and grouting | £280–£760 |
| Toughened glass splashback behind the hob, fittedMade to measure after the worktops are in | £240–£570 |
| 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
In and around Stretford, homes range across Victorian terraces, 1930s semis, converted mill and warehouse flats and post-war estate houses. Two-up two-down terraces often have a small back kitchen or a galley in the rear outrigger, while 1930s semis usually have a separate kitchen beside the dining room.
Terraced streets with back alleys, city-centre flats with booked lifts and permit parking can all affect delivery timing and how long worktops are carried in. Mains water across Greater Manchester is mostly soft, so limescale is less of a problem and taps and boiling water taps tend to stay cleaner.
Do you need approval for splashbacks and tiling in Stretford?
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 mill conversions and homes in conservation areas may need consent for new external vents, and apartment owners usually need the freeholder's or managing agent's consent.
Before you book splashbacks and tiling in Stretford
- Ask to see where the tiling will start before the first row goes on in your Stretford kitchen, so narrow cut tiles end up in corners rather than on show.
- Clear the worktop and empty the nearest wall cupboards before the tiler arrives at your Stretford home, as cutting dust and adhesive travel further than you expect.
- 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.
- Heavy tiles, such as large porcelain or natural stone, may need a stronger backing board and a suitable adhesive, so have the wall checked first.
Questions about splashbacks and tiling in Stretford
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Stretford?
Guide prices in Stretford are about £140 to £380 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 cover all of Stretford?
Yes. We work across Stretford, including the M32 postcode district, and nearby towns such as Urmston and Sale. Book a free survey visit and we will arrange a time that suits you.
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.
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.
Also covering nearby towns
We also carry out splashbacks and tiling in these towns near Stretford:
- Splashbacks and tiling in Urmston
- Splashbacks and tiling in Sale
- Splashbacks and tiling in Eccles
- Splashbacks and tiling in Salford
- Splashbacks and tiling in Swinton
- Splashbacks and tiling in Manchester
- Splashbacks and tiling across Greater Manchester