Kent · England
Regrouting in Barfrestone
Raking out old, cracked or stained grout and regrouting tiled walls and floors for homes and businesses in Barfrestone and across Kent. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Cracked grout along the bath or tray
- Grout that stays dark however much it’s cleaned
- Old grout in a dated colour
Leave it or put it right?
Colouring the surface of old grout is a quick cosmetic fix. They will not fill gaps or keep water out, and stains can show through again. Raking out and regrouting replaces the grout itself. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Barfrestone, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, whether mould needs treating, and whether the work is at height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
Why Barfrestone customers choose us
- Old sealant always removed completely
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
Read what affects the cost and what customers say.
Regrouting for homes and businesses in Barfrestone
We take the old grout out to a consistent depth, without damaging the edges of the tiles. After vacuuming, new grout goes in and the tiles are wiped clean, with silicone renewed in the corners. We work on bathroom floors, bathroom wall tiles and shower walls, and the jobs we see most are grout that’s cracking and breaking up and old grout in a dated colour.
Being in a small place like Barfrestone makes no difference to the job itself: the journey and access are simply agreed in advance. In the bathroom or kitchen, the work is the same as in any town.
You get a 12-month guarantee, the same in Barfrestone as everywhere else we work.
- Location
- Barfrestone (CT15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about regrouting in Barfrestone
Do you cover Barfrestone for regrouting?
Yes, Barfrestone is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Will you come out to Barfrestone?
Yes, we do. Our work covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Do you reseal at the same time?
Generally, yes. The corners and edges should be silicone and doing both at once leaves everything sound.
Should I try DIY first?
It depends on the job. High-level, external movement and fire-rated joints are professional jobs, while a short indoor joint may be within reach.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, every time. New sealant will not bond properly to old, so the joint is cleaned back first.
Do you guarantee regrouting?
Our one-year guarantee applies to all our work, and we are fully insured.
How long should I wait before showering?
The wait depends on the materials and how warm the room is. We’ll tell you exactly how long at the end of the visit.
Will there be a smell?
Sometimes, a little. It fades as the sealant cures.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Rinse the tiles after showering
- Keep harsh bleach and acid cleaners off the grout
- Use a squeegee on the tiles after showering
- Clean grout with a mild bathroom cleaner
Give the new grout the time we tell you before using the shower, so it can harden properly. From then on, a quick rinse after showering helps and let the room air.
Stains that won’t clean are a sign the grout is breaking down. At this point it’s a simple regrout while the tiles are still sound.
DIY versus a professional finish
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
What we’re called out for in Barfrestone
Poor ventilation keeps grout damp, and damp grout is where mould grows. When black spots keep returning, the mould has normally got into the grout.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Dirty, worn grout on a tiled floor
- Splashback grout that has darkened
- Discoloured grout on otherwise sound tiles
- A grout colour that no longer suits the room
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Eythorne Elvington Community Primary School, washroom and kitchen sealant there needs the same care as at home, and schools and businesses are part of our work as well as homes.
Comparing quotes
- The length of the guarantee
- When the joint can take water or movement
- How the colour is chosen
- Whether VAT is included
When something else is needed
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what sealant cannot fix:
- Leaks from pipes, valves or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- A leaking wet room membrane
- Damaged tiles that need replacing
If in doubt, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll say what we think.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Shower walls
- Kitchen splashbacks
- Bathroom wall tiles
- Tiled floors
- Bathroom floors
- Wet rooms
Bathrooms and kitchens in Barfrestone
Hard water is the norm across most of the South East, which leaves limescale on sealant, grout and fittings, and it has to be cleaned off before new sealant goes in.
For landlords with property near Shepherds Well station, stained grout drags a rental down, and regrouting between lets puts that right. Homes close to Church of St Nicholas include some older properties, and bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant.
Barfrestone is about 5 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. For regrouting in and around Barfrestone, it’s easy to get a quote: please phone 0345 464 0079 or email us. We cover Kent from our Crawley base, Barfrestone included. Our area takes in 922 places across Kent. Chelmsford is on our list too, around 49 miles away.
Every address in CT15 is within our area for regrouting. Other places close to Barfrestone include Frogham (1 mile north-west), Elvington (1 mile east), Nonington (1 mile north-west), Snowdown (2 miles north-west) and Woolage Village (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (9 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (5 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Barfrestone
Barfrestone’s nearest station is Shepherds Well station, about 1.3 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Buckland Hospital (5.5 miles south-east).
What happens on the day
All our tools and materials come with us in the van, so there’s nothing for you to buy. Once we have agreed what’s being done, the area is protected and the work begins. It normally takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on the area. Somewhere as small as Barfrestone, access is often the only tricky part. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- We agree the area to be regrouted and point out any loose tiles.
- Grout is raked out without chipping the tiles.
- Dust is cleared from every joint.
- The new grout goes in, then the tile faces are cleaned.
- We renew the silicone at the corners and edges.
Before we arrive
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Tell us if parking is tricky
How to get a quote
We do not publish a price list, because every job is different. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
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What affects the quote in Barfrestone
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- Any mould that needs treating
- How many areas need sealing
- The number and length of the joints
- How easy the joints are to reach
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That’s why we ask a few questions first and agree the price before starting.
What to tell us for a quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to know:
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- How we’d reach the joints
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Where the property is
We quote each job on its own, so the first step is telling us about yours. Just call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the details and send photos if you have them.