Splashbacks and tiling · Berkshire
Splashbacks and tiling in Wokingham
Splashbacks and tiling in Wokingham start with a free survey visit: we measure up, check the walls, floor and service positions, and explain what the job involves before anything is priced.
When do splashbacks and tiling make sense in Wokingham?
Homeowners in Wokingham often add a splashback as the final stage of a new kitchen, once the worktops are in and the bare wall above them needs a washable finish.
If the kitchen in your Wokingham 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 cover all of Wokingham, including the RG40 postcode district, and travel out to neighbouring towns across Berkshire.
What is in a typical job?
The exact scope is agreed after the survey, but a typical job in Wokingham covers:
- Toughened glass splashback measured after the worktops are fitted, with socket cut-outs
- 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
- Tiled splashbacks between the worktop and wall units, set out from a centre line
- Stone upstands and splashbacks templated and fitted alongside a stone worktop
- Old tiles removed and walls prepared, patched or boarded where needed
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Wokingham?
The figures below are guide prices for Wokingham, 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%.
Fitting kitchens in older and newer Wokingham homes
Typical homes in this part of Berkshire include Victorian and Edwardian terraces, 1930s semis, post-war estate houses and new-build town houses. Edwardian terraces often have a long galley running back from the dining room, while newer three-storey town houses usually have a compact kitchen on the ground floor.
Expect hard water in most of Berkshire, much of it drawn from chalk, so limescale on taps is common and a boiling water tap benefits from a filter. Busy town-centre streets and permit parking zones can make unloading slow, so a parking permit or bay suspension may need arranging before delivery day.
Regulations for kitchen work in Wokingham
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.
A new extractor vent on a street-facing wall can need permission in a conservation area, and listed homes may need consent for internal changes affecting historic features.
Before you book splashbacks and tiling in Wokingham
- If you are renting out a flat in Wokingham, a single glass panel or large plain tiles cut down the grout that needs cleaning at each check-out.
- Hold a few of your chosen tiles against the wall in your Wokingham 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.
- 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.
Questions about splashbacks and tiling in Wokingham
How much do splashbacks and tiling cost in Wokingham?
Splashbacks and tiling in Wokingham typically cost £170 to £460 including VAT for a tiled splashback, based on prices in the South East. Larger or more involved jobs cost more, and your price is fixed in writing after a free survey visit.
Do you cover all of Wokingham?
Yes. We work across Wokingham, including the RG40 postcode district, and nearby towns such as Crowthorne and Bracknell. 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.
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.
Also covering nearby towns
Neighbouring towns where we offer splashbacks and tiling:
- Splashbacks and tiling in Crowthorne
- Splashbacks and tiling in Bracknell
- Splashbacks and tiling in Yateley
- Splashbacks and tiling in Sandhurst
- Splashbacks and tiling in Camberley
- Splashbacks and tiling in Reading
- Splashbacks and tiling across Berkshire