Splashbacks and tiling · England
Splashbacks and tiling in West Sussex
Splashbacks and tiling in West Sussex start with a free visit to measure up, then a written scope and quote before any work begins.
What prompts splashbacks and tiling in West Sussex?
If the kitchen in your West Sussex 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.
Landlords around West Sussex often prefer plain tiles with mid-grey grout or a glass panel, since both stand up to heavy use and are quick to clean between tenancies.
What do splashbacks and tiling in West Sussex include?
The exact scope is agreed after the survey, but a typical job in West Sussex covers:
- 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
- Tiled splashbacks between the worktop and wall units, set out from a centre line
- Full-height or feature tiling behind the hob, sink or open shelving
- Toughened glass splashback measured after the worktops are fitted, with socket cut-outs
- Stone upstands and splashbacks templated and fitted alongside a stone worktop
- Grout and sealant chosen for easy cleaning, with flexible sealant at the worktop joint
- Socket and switch plates refitted by an electrician once the tiling is finished
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in West Sussex?
The figures below are guide prices for West Sussex, including VAT and adjusted for typical costs across the South East. The fixed price comes after we have measured up. Expect costs in the South East to sit somewhat above UK averages, reflecting local labour rates.
| 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%.
Kitchens in homes across West Sussex
You will find 1930s semis, flint and brick cottages, post-war new town houses and seaside bungalows throughout West Sussex. Crawley's new-town houses often have a compact galley, while seaside bungalows in Worthing and Bognor Regis tend to have a small square kitchen beside the dining area.
West Sussex has mostly hard water, so limescale on taps, sinks and boiling water taps is common and a filter is worth considering. Coastal flats may have no lift, and village lanes on the edge of the Downs can be narrow for delivery lorries, so the delivery route is checked at the survey.
Seaside bungalow owners often open the kitchen into the dining room and refit it for easier everyday use. New-town houses tend to have small kitchens where taller wall units, integrated appliances and a better layout help make the most of the space.
Rules for splashbacks and tiling in West Sussex
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.
Homes in the South Downs National Park, listed flint cottages and conservation areas such as central Chichester may need consent for a new external vent.
Before you start
- Toughened glass cannot be cut once it is made, so it is measured after the worktops are fixed and every socket position is final.
- 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.
- Pale grout behind a hob or sink shows stains quickly; a mid-grey or stain-resistant grout in narrow joints is easier to keep looking fresh.
- 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.
- Hold a few of your chosen tiles against the wall in your West Sussex kitchen, in daylight and under the kitchen lights, before ordering the full quantity.
- Ask to see where the tiling will start before the first row goes on in your West Sussex kitchen, so narrow cut tiles end up in corners rather than on show.
Questions about splashbacks and tiling in West Sussex
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in West Sussex?
For a tiled splashback, budget around £170 to £460 including VAT in West Sussex. That reflects typical costs in the South East; we confirm the actual figure in writing once we have measured up.
Do you cover the whole of West Sussex?
Yes. We carry out splashbacks and tiling across West Sussex, including Crawley, Worthing, Bognor Regis and Littlehampton. Every job starts with a free survey visit and an itemised written quote.
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.
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 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.
Splashbacks and tiling in towns across West Sussex
Choose a town for local guide prices and postcode coverage:
- Splashbacks and tiling in Crawley
- Splashbacks and tiling in Worthing
- Splashbacks and tiling in Bognor Regis
- Splashbacks and tiling in Littlehampton
- Splashbacks and tiling in Horsham
- Splashbacks and tiling in Haywards Heath
- Splashbacks and tiling in Chichester
- Splashbacks and tiling in Burgess Hill
- Splashbacks and tiling in East Grinstead
- Splashbacks and tiling in Shoreham-by-Sea
- Splashbacks and tiling in Lancing
- Splashbacks and tiling in Midhurst