Splashbacks and tiling · Greater Manchester
Splashbacks and tiling in Swinton
We take on splashbacks and tiling in Swinton and the surrounding M27 postcodes, working to a written scope so you know exactly what is included before anyone starts.
When do splashbacks and tiling make sense in Swinton?
If your Swinton 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.
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. Our Greater Manchester coverage reaches every part of Swinton (M27) and out towards Eccles.
What is included in the work?
Your written quote lists everything included. For splashbacks and tiling, that normally means:
- 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
- Grout and sealant chosen for easy cleaning, with flexible sealant at the worktop joint
- Old tiles removed and walls prepared, patched or boarded where needed
- 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
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Swinton?
These guide ranges include VAT at 20% and are adjusted for prices in the North West. We confirm your price in writing after a free survey visit. 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%.
House types around Swinton and what they mean for a kitchen
In and around Swinton, 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.
Regulations for kitchen work in Swinton
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.
Planning ahead
- 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.
- Clear the worktop and empty the nearest wall cupboards before the tiler arrives at your Swinton home, as cutting dust and adhesive travel further than you expect.
- Choosing stone worktops for a Swinton kitchen? Ask for upstand and splashback heights to be confirmed before the template visit, not after.
- 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 Swinton
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Swinton?
Guide prices in Swinton 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 work near Swinton as well?
Yes. As well as Swinton itself, we cover the rest of Greater Manchester and nearby towns such as Eccles and Walkden. The process is the same wherever the kitchen is.
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.
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.
Nearby places we cover
We also carry out splashbacks and tiling in these towns near Swinton:
- Splashbacks and tiling in Eccles
- Splashbacks and tiling in Walkden
- Splashbacks and tiling in Salford
- Splashbacks and tiling in Urmston
- Splashbacks and tiling in Prestwich
- Splashbacks and tiling in Stretford
- Splashbacks and tiling across Greater Manchester