Splashbacks and tiling in Wilmslow

Why splashbacks and tiling for a Wilmslow home?

If your Wilmslow 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.

If the units in your Wilmslow kitchen are already fitted and only the walls are unfinished, we can take on the tiling or splashback as a job on its own. We cover all of Wilmslow, including the SK9 postcode district, and travel out to neighbouring towns across Cheshire.

What we cover for splashbacks and tiling in Wilmslow

Here is what usually goes into splashbacks and tiling, adjusted to your Wilmslow kitchen after we have measured it:

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
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
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

Guide prices for splashbacks and tiling in Wilmslow

As a starting point for Wilmslow, these ranges include VAT at 20% and allow for typical labour costs in the North West. Prices in the North West usually come in below the national guide, as labour rates are lower than in the South East.

Guide prices for splashbacks and tiling in Wilmslow
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

You will find Victorian terraces, 1930s semis, new-build estates and period farmhouses and cottages throughout Cheshire. Terraces in towns such as Crewe and Warrington often have a back-addition galley, while 1930s semis usually have a small kitchen that can be opened into a dining room.

Rural lanes and long farm drives can be awkward for delivery vans, and terraced streets in older town centres may have limited parking close to the door. Hardness varies across Cheshire, from fairly soft in some places to moderately hard in others, so check with your supplier before choosing a filter or boiling water tap.

Do you need approval for splashbacks and tiling in Wilmslow?

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 timber-framed buildings, homes in conservation areas such as central Chester and the Cheshire fringe of the Peak District National Park may need consent for new vents.

Practical advice for Wilmslow homeowners

Ask to see where the tiling will start before the first row goes on in your Wilmslow kitchen, so narrow cut tiles end up in corners rather than on show.
If you are renting out a flat in Wilmslow, a single glass panel or large plain tiles cut down the grout that needs cleaning at each check-out.
Clear the worktop and empty the nearest wall cupboards before the tiler arrives at your Wilmslow home, as cutting dust and adhesive travel further than you expect.
Toughened glass cannot be cut once it is made, so it is measured after the worktops are fixed and every socket position is final.

Questions about splashbacks and tiling in Wilmslow

How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Wilmslow?

Splashbacks and tiling in Wilmslow typically cost £140 to £380 including VAT for a tiled splashback, based on prices in the North West. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.

Do you cover all of Wilmslow?

Yes. We work across Wilmslow, including the SK9 postcode district, and nearby towns such as Cheadle Hulme and Hazel Grove. Book a free survey visit and we will arrange a time that suits you.

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 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.

Splashbacks and tiling near Wilmslow

Neighbouring towns where we offer splashbacks and tiling: