Isle of Wight · England
Colwell Regrouting
Our applicators work in Colwell on raking out old, cracked or stained grout and regrouting tiled walls and floors. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly.
- Grout that stays dark however much it’s cleaned
- Kitchen splashback grout stained by grease
- Grout that is cracking and breaking up
Can I do it myself?
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again, so just mention it when you contact us.
About our regrouting in Colwell
Changing the grout colour is a simple way to update tiles. Light grout can go darker to hide marks or back again. Just mention the colour you’d like when you call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email. We work on shower walls, wet rooms and tiled floors, and the jobs we see most are a grout colour that no longer suits the room and gaps where the shower grout has gone.
Around Colwell, it’s houses and cottages rather than flats, some with bathrooms tucked into older rooms or extensions. Sealant and grout wear out here just as they do anywhere: everything old comes out before the new sealant or grout goes in.
All our work comes with a 12-month guarantee, wherever you are in the Isle of Wight.
- Where
- Colwell (PO40, PO39)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why deal with it now?
Cracked grout lets water behind the tiles. Left alone, that water can loosen tiles or damage the wall, and then you’re looking at retiling. Sorting it early keeps the job simple. Older cottages and farmhouses around Colwell can have timber floors and frames, where water from a failed joint can cause rot if it’s left.
There are no prices on our website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. Call for a quick quote.
What you get with us
- One-year guarantee on every job
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- Old sealant always removed completely
Take a look at what affects the cost or customer reviews.
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Colwell questions
Is Colwell within the area you cover?
Yes. Colwell is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Do you work for landlords with property near Lymington Pier station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear quote.
What should I tell you?
Only a few details: where it is, what you’ve noticed and how we reach it. After that, simply ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Can I do it myself?
That depends on the joint. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional, while a short indoor joint may be within reach.
How do I get a quote for regrouting in Colwell?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Ask us for a quote.
Will there be a smell?
There can be a smell while the sealant cures, which fades as it sets. Opening a window helps.
Does someone need to be in?
Access is agreed with you when the job is booked. For inside work, that normally means someone being in.
Do you regrout part of a bathroom, like the shower?
Yes. Many jobs are just the shower walls, or the area where the grout has gone.
Aftercare tips
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Do not use strong acidic cleaners on grout
- Rinse the tiles after showering
- Open a window or run the fan to clear steam
- Wipe or squeegee the shower walls
Leave the area unused for as long as we advise, so it cures fully. From then on, a quick rinse after showering helps and let the room air.
Grout that stays dark after cleaning is starting to fail. Regrouting at this stage is straightforward, before the joints open up.
How the visit works
We keep the work tidy and contained to the area we’re working on, so you can carry on as normal. Expect the work to take a few hours, or longer for a fully tiled room. Somewhere as small as Colwell, access is often the only tricky part. If the job is outside, mention outbuildings, exposed walls and how to reach them.
- We check the tiles for any that are hollow or loose.
- The old grout is removed to an even depth.
- We vacuum the joints so the new grout bonds.
- We regrout the joints and clean the tile faces.
- We finish with silicone in the moving joints.
How to prepare
- Clear items away from the joints we are working on
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
How to get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location and its rough size. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we’ll take it from there.
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Colwell homes and their sealant
Colwell is within about 1 mile of the coast. Coastal homes, holiday lets and guest houses can see heavy bathroom use in busy months, which wears sealant and grout out faster than in a quiet home. Hard water is the norm across most of the South East, which leaves limescale on sealant, grout and fittings.
Managing a site like All Saints Church of England Primary School? Then its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s. For landlords with property near Lymington Pier station, a regrout while the flat is empty is quicker than working around a tenant. If you live in an older home near Christ Church, older homes can move a little, which is hard on rigid grout and tired sealant.
Colwell is about 5 miles south of Lymington, in the Isle of Wight. Anywhere in PO40, we cover regrouting for homes and businesses. Colwell is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we work. We also work in Southampton, around 17 miles away.
We cover every part of PO40 and PO39 for regrouting and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Colwell Chine Road, Heath Lane and Chine Close, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Colwell: Totland (1 mile south-west), Freshwater (1 mile south-east), Norton Green (1 mile north-east), Easton (1 mile south-east) and Afton (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (10 miles east), Cowes (11 miles north-east), East Cowes (12 miles north-east), Barton (11 miles east), Hunny Hill (10 miles east) and Cross Lane (11 miles east). Remote and island addresses need a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you ask for a quote.
Landmarks near Colwell
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Colwell Bay Inn and the streets around them. Colwell’s nearest station is Lymington Pier station, roughly 4.9 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Lymington New Forest Hospital (5.7 miles north) and Ferguson Family Museum (1.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Tennyson Down and Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes Nature Reserve.
When it isn’t the sealant
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- A leaking wet room membrane
- A leaking shower valve or waste
- Tiles that are chipped or split
If you are not sure, just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What we seal
- Wet rooms
- Tiled floors
- Shower walls
- Bathroom floors
- Kitchen splashbacks
- Bathroom wall tiles
How the job changes by surface
Kitchen splashbacks
Grout behind the hob and sink works hard. We regroute and reseal the worktop joint.
Wet rooms
In a wet room, the whole floor gets wet, so good grout is important. We check for loose tiles before starting.
What affects the cost of regrouting
For a quick quote, just ask. The main things that affect it are:
- The product the joint needs
- The number and length of the joints
- Whether the work is at height
- The old material and how stubborn it is
Combining jobs into one visit generally makes better use of the time than several visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. We’ll give you a clear price for the lot.
What to tell us for a quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Where the property is
- Whether it has been sealed before
- The problem you’ve noticed
If you’re in Colwell and need regrouting, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and you’ll get a clear quote before we start.