Splashbacks and tiling in Wells

Who usually needs splashbacks and tiling in Wells?

When a Wells kitchen is getting stone worktops, upstands or a matching splashback are usually planned at the same time, so they are templated in one visit.

If the kitchen in your Wells 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. We work throughout Wells (BA5) and across the wider Somerset area.

What do splashbacks and tiling in Wells include?

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
Stone upstands and splashbacks templated and fitted alongside a stone worktop
Full-height or feature tiling behind the hob, sink or open shelving
Free survey visit to check the walls, agree the layout and give an itemised quote
Socket and switch plates refitted by an electrician once the tiling is finished
Toughened glass splashback measured after the worktops are fitted, with socket cut-outs

Guide prices for splashbacks and tiling in Wells

These guide ranges include VAT at 20% and are adjusted for prices in the South West. We confirm your price in writing after a free survey visit. For the South West, these ranges are close to the national figures.

Guide prices for splashbacks and tiling in Wells
Typical project	Guide price
Tiled splashbackBetween worktop and wall units	£150–£410
Kitchen wall tiling, 4–6 m²Preparation, tiling and grouting	£310–£820
Toughened glass splashback behind the hob, fittedMade to measure after the worktops are in	£260–£620
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

The housing mix across Somerset includes Georgian townhouses, Victorian terraces, stone cottages and post-war estate houses, so no two kitchen fits are quite alike. Georgian townhouses in Bath often have kitchens at lower-ground level or in flats on upper floors, while Victorian terraces in Taunton and Yeovil tend to have a narrow back galley.

Somerset's mains water is mostly hard, so limescale on taps and boiling water taps is common, and a filter or softener can help keep them working well. Steep streets and controlled parking in Bath, upper-floor flats without lifts and narrow village lanes can each make delivering worktops slower.

Building regulations, electrics and gas in Wells

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.

Bath is a World Heritage city with many listed buildings, and homes in Exmoor National Park or conservation areas may need consent for new vents or internal changes.

Tips before you start

If your Somerset kitchen has a gas hob, check the hob instructions for splashback clearances before choosing glass or tiles for the wall behind it.
Hold a few of your chosen tiles against the wall in your Wells kitchen, in daylight and under the kitchen lights, before ordering the full quantity.
Give fresh grout and sealant the full curing time shown on the packaging before scrubbing them or letting water sit on the joint at the back of the worktop.
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 Wells

How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Wells?

Guide prices in Wells are about £150 to £410 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 Wells?

Yes. We work across Wells, including the BA5 postcode district, and nearby towns such as Shepton Mallet and Glastonbury. Book a free survey visit and we will arrange a time that suits you.

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.

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

The same service is available a short drive from Wells, including: