South East England and London
Regrouting in Reading
Regrouting in all 34 towns and villages of Reading, with every joint properly prepared, quoted clearly before any work starts and a one-year guarantee.
Regrouting across Reading
Raking out old, cracked or stained grout and regrouting tiled walls and floors. Choose your town from the list to see local details, and get in touch for a quick quote.
Main towns
Also in Reading
- Remedial sealant & repairs
- Floor & skirting joints
- Glazing & conservatory sealant
- External & façade joints
- New-build mastic & snagging
- Gutter, fascia & soffit sealing
- Commercial & hotel sealant
- Bathroom & kitchen resealing
- Fire-rated sealant
- Sand mastic for sash & case windows
- Window & door mastic
Postcode areas we cover
Our regrouting service in Reading
Our applicators rake out the old grout to an even depth, taking care not to chip the tile edges. After vacuuming, new grout goes in and the tiles are wiped clean, and the corners get fresh silicone. We’re often asked to deal with cracked grout along the bath or tray and grout in a colour the owner wants to change, across tiled floors, shower walls and bathroom wall tiles.
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us the job and we will take it from there. The work itself takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on the area.
- We check the tiles for any that are hollow or loose.
- We rake out the grout evenly, protecting the tile edges.
- The joints are vacuumed clean.
- New grout is pressed into the joints and the tiles are cleaned.
- Silicone goes into the corners and along the edges.
Pricing in Reading
The cost depends on the size of the job, how much old material has to come out and how easy the joints are to reach. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts.
Why book with us
- Old sealant always removed completely
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
Getting a quote
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and email pictures if that is easy.
Near you in Caversham
Around Caversham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Eldon Square, Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre and Chiltern Nursery Nurse Training School. Also close by are The Hill Primary School (within half a mile north-east), Grace Church (less than half a mile east) and The White Horse pub (less than half a mile north). The nearest railway station is Reading station, roughly 1.3 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Broad Street Mall (1.6 miles south). For a walk, there’s South Lake and Sonning Hill.
Where we work in Reading
Across Reading, from Caversham, Norcot and West Reading outwards, we see bathrooms and kitchens of every age. Sealant and grout wear out in all of them, whether it’s a family bathroom, a rented flat or a hotel en suite.
London and the South East have homes from every era, from period terraces to post-war new towns and new estates. Each needs the right sealant for its age and materials, wherever it is in Reading.
Caversham: Schools such as The Hill Primary School are buildings too, and we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes. If you let a flat or house near Reading station, clean grout and fresh sealant between tenancies make a bathroom look cared for again.
Landlord and commercial work in Reading
If you manage several properties in or around Reading, several properties can be quoted together. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and photos by email help.
We also work for property managers and facilities teams across Reading. We can quote a run of properties together, and we’re fully insured.
Different surfaces, different methods
Kitchen splashbacks
Grout behind the hob and sink works hard. We renew the grout and the worktop sealant.
Bathroom wall tiles
Walls outside the shower get less water but still stain and crack. New grout freshens them up.
Aftercare tips
A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:
- Wipe water off the walls when you are done
- Give the walls a quick rinse after use
- Open a window or run the fan to clear steam
- Don’t ignore a tile that feels loose
We will tell you when the area can be used again. Stick to that time, and avoid scrubbing the new grout hard for the first few days.
Stains that will not clean are a sign the grout is breaking down. Regrouting at this stage is straightforward while the tiles are still sound.
Why deal with it now?
Grout pens and paint-on colourants only cover the surface. They will not fill gaps or keep water out and stains often come back through. Raking out and regrouting replaces the grout itself.
Comparing quotes
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- How long to leave it before use
- How the colour is chosen
- What happens if the job turns out different
DIY versus a professional finish
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone will not bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
Your questions about regrouting in Reading
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We are fully insured, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
What guarantee comes with the work?
You get our 12-month guarantee on every job, and we are fully insured.
Will there be a smell?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures, but it fades. Opening a window helps.
How long does the job take?
As a guide, most jobs take a few hours, or longer for a fully tiled room. Larger jobs naturally take longer, and we’ll say how long yours will take.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No, because it fails. We remove every bit of old sealant first, so the new sealant bonds properly.
Do I have to be there?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. Once we have agreed the job, you don’t need to watch us work.
Is regrouting a chance to pick a new grout colour?
Yes, regrouting is the time to do it. Mention the colour you have in mind when you call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.