Greater London · England
Catford Regrouting
Tiled areas in Catford need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant.
- Grout that makes sound tiles look old
- Cracked grout along the bath or tray
- Floor grout that won’t come clean
How we handle regrouting in Catford
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, with silicone renewed in the corners. If you have old grout in a dated colour and corners filled with grout instead of silicone, we can help, on tiled floors, bathroom wall tiles and kitchen splashbacks alike.
Much of London’s older housing is Victorian and Edwardian terraces, many of them now split into flats, with bathrooms fitted into whatever space was available. A compact bathroom that steams up every day is hard on silicone and grout.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, large or small.
- Location
- Catford (SE6, BR1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cover
- A year, on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens if it’s left?
Grouting over old grout rarely lasts. A thin skin on top tends to break off. Removing the old grout to an even depth lets the new grout key in properly. In a flat in Catford, failed sealant seldom stays inside your own four walls: water from a shower or window joint can reach the flat below, and gaps in fire-stopping matter to everyone in the building.
What it costs depends on the size of the job, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. We give a clear quote before any work starts, so you know where you stand.
Why book with us
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- Old sealant always removed completely
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
Take a look at our cost guide and our reviews.
Towns and villages near Catford
Other services in Catford
Different surfaces, different methods
Bathroom floors
New floor grout makes a big difference to how a bathroom looks. The edges where floor meets wall or bath get silicone.
Shower walls
Most regrouting jobs include a shower. Gaps here let water get behind the tiling.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
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.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
Looking after it afterwards
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Keep harsh bleach and acid cleaners off the grout
- Have loose tiles looked at early
- Use a squeegee on the tiles after showering
- Check the corner silicone every few months
Use a gentle cleaner on the grout with a soft brush. Avoid neat bleach and strong acid descalers because they wear grout away.
Leaving failed grout can mean tiles come loose. By then, new grout alone is not enough so early action pays.
What affects the quote in Catford
Call for a quick quote. What matters most is:
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- The number of rooms or windows
- When we can work, for business premises
- The product the joint needs
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. We take all of that into account in your quote.
Asking for a quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- The type of property
- The rough size of the job
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- The address or postcode of the job
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location and its rough size. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand, and we’ll take it from there.
Questions from Catford
I let a flat near Catford Bridge station. Can you help?
Yes. We work for letting agents and landlords as well as householders, and several properties can go on one quote. Just phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.
I live in a flat in Catford. Can a failed seal leak into the flat below?
It can, yes: water that gets past a split bead or cracked grout often runs under the tray and shows on the ceiling below. It’s far simpler to replace tired sealant early than to deal with a neighbour’s ceiling.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes. Just list everything you need and we will quote it together.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned.
Where are you based?
We’re based in Crawley, West Sussex, and we work across South East England, London and Scotland.
What goes in the corners, grout or silicone?
Silicone. Grout belongs between the tiles, while corners and edges need a joint that can move.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Tell us what needs doing and where, plus photos if you have them. We will ask anything else we need to know.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No, because it fails. The old sealant always comes out first.
What we do, step by step
Every visit runs the same way: we check the joints, protect the area around them, do the work and clear up. It usually takes a few hours for a shower enclosure, longer for a whole room. In a London area like Catford, the main things to plan are parking and access: let us know about parking, the floor we will be working on and any lift or shared entrance.
- First we agree what’s being done and flag any loose tiles.
- We remove the old grout carefully.
- Dust is cleared from every joint.
- We grout the joints and wipe the tiles clean.
- We renew the silicone at the corners and edges.
How to prepare
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
Getting a quote
Need a quote? Please call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us about the job. We’ll explain what we’d do and give you a clear price before any work starts.
Advice
Regrouting in Catford: local notes
London has hard water, so limescale builds up on sealant, grout and fittings, and it has to be cleaned off before new sealant goes in. In a London flat, water from a failed bath or shower seal can reach the neighbours below, which is why it’s worth fixing early.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Laurence and Community Centre, bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant. As a London address, Catford can be tricky for parking: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space when you book. If you look after a building such as Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes.
Catford is about 5 miles east of Streatham, in Greater London. Jobs in Catford get the same care as everywhere else we work: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Our Greater London coverage runs to 764 places, and Catford is one of them.
Jobs for regrouting in SE6 and BR1 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Bargery Road, Penerley Road and Inchmery Road or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for regrouting include Bellingham (1 mile south-west), Southend (1 mile south-west), Ladywell (1 mile north), Hither Green (1 mile north-east) and Bell Green (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as London (5 miles north-west), City of Westminster (8 miles north-west), Marylebone (8 miles north-west), Kensington (9 miles north-west), St Pancras (7 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Catford
Typical jobs here are in homes near The London & Rye pub, Trinity Church of England School and Forster Memorial Park. For rail, the closest station is Catford Bridge station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Greenwich Castle (2.6 miles north) and University Hospital Lewisham (0.8 miles north). Open spaces near Catford include Downham Woodland Walk and Knight's Hill.
When something else is needed
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- A structure that flexes behind the tiles
- Waterproofing that has failed below the tiling
- Tiles that are chipped or split
If in doubt, phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we’ll say what we think.
Where we work in Catford
- Shower walls
- Bathroom wall tiles
- Tiled floors
- Bathroom floors
- Wet rooms
- Kitchen splashbacks