The splashback is the cheapest part of a kitchen to change and the most visible per rand spent. It is also the one thing that gets damaged when a countertop is replaced, so the two jobs usually happen together.
Behind the hob the requirement is different: it needs to take heat and clean easily. Full renovation scope is under Kitchen Renovations Cape Town.
Send the length of wall to be covered and the material you have in mind.
Get a Splashback QuoteMaterial Trade-offs
| Material | Practical notes |
|---|---|
| Ceramic or porcelain tile | Cheapest and widest choice. Grout lines discolour behind a hob over time. |
| Glass (back-painted) | Seamless and very easy to clean. Must be templated after the tops go in; cut-outs cannot be changed later. |
| Stone slab | Matches the countertop exactly. The most expensive option and the most seamless. |
| Stainless steel | Best behind a hob for heat. Shows fingerprints and scratches. |
Kitchen Splashback Prices in Cape Town
| Item | Indicative range | What moves it |
|---|---|---|
| Ceramic / porcelain tile | R450 – R800 per m² | Material only. |
| Natural stone or designer tile | R1,200 – R2,500 per m² | Material only. |
| Tiling labour | R350 – R650 per m² | Pattern complexity matters. |
| Glass splashback, back-painted | R1,800 – R3,500 per m² | Templated and toughened. |
| Stone slab to match the countertop | R2,200 – R5,000 per linear metre | Cut from the same slab. |
| Stainless steel | R1,500 – R3,000 per m² | Usually only behind the hob. |
| Typical medium kitchen, tiled | R3,500 – R12,000 | Supplied and fitted. |
| Removing an old splashback | R650 – R2,500 | Plus making good the wall. |
These are indicative market ranges, not a quotation. They are compiled from published South African kitchen pricing to give you a starting point for budgeting. They are not the rate card of any company on this platform.
Order the splashback after the countertop is installed, not before. Cut-outs for plug points are measured off the fitted top, and a glass or stone panel cut to the drawing rather than the reality usually does not fit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a kitchen splashback cost?
A tiled splashback in a medium kitchen typically runs R3,500 to R12,000 supplied and fitted. Glass and stone are considerably more.
It is the cheapest visible change you can make to a kitchen.
How high should a splashback be?
The standard is roughly 600 mm, from the countertop to the underside of the wall cupboards. Behind a hob with no cupboard above, it usually runs higher or to the extractor.
Is glass or tile better behind a hob?
Glass is easier to clean because there are no grout lines, and toughened glass handles the heat. Tile is cheaper and easier to repair if one section is damaged.
Can I replace just the splashback?
Yes, though removing the old one usually damages the wall plaster, so budget for making good. If the countertop is also due for replacement, do both together.
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