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Regrouting in Five Ashes
Tiled areas in Five Ashes need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant.
- Grout in corners that has cracked
- Crumbling grout between the tiles
- Gaps where the shower grout has gone
Should I try it myself first?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
What a professional job adds is preparation and the right product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, then guaranteed for a year.
How we handle regrouting in Five Ashes
Regrouting is generally paired with resealing. Grout is for the joints between tiles, but corners and edges move, so they need flexible silicone instead. Renewing both together means nothing is left half-done. If you have grout in a colour the owner wants to change and grout in corners that has cracked, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
In a village or hamlet like Five Ashes, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Movement in older walls and floors tends to show first as cracked grout or split sealant.
Big or small, it’s backed by our one-year guarantee in Five Ashes and across East Sussex.
- Location
- Five Ashes (TN20)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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What we do, step by step
All our tools and materials come with us in the van. Once we have agreed what’s being done, we protect the area and start. It normally takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on the area. Somewhere like Five Ashes needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.
- First, we check for loose or hollow tiles and point out any we find.
- Old grout is raked out to a consistent depth without chipping the tiles.
- Dust and debris are vacuumed out of every joint.
- New grout is worked into the joints and cleaned off the tile faces.
- We reseal the internal corners and edges with silicone.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
Ask for a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that is easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll explain what’s involved.
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How the job changes by surface
Shower walls
Most regrouting jobs include a shower. Cracked or missing grout here lets water behind the tiles.
Bathroom floors
Cracked floor grout can point to movement underneath. We look for loose tiles first.
Why deal with it now?
New grout smeared over the old doesn’t bond well. It sits thinly on top and soon flakes away. Removing the old grout to an even depth lets the new grout key in properly. Older cottages and farmhouses around Five Ashes can have timber floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
No two jobs are quite the same, so we quote each one individually. Size, access and the product the joint needs all make a difference.
Why book with us
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- Tidy, careful work
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
Read how sealant jobs are priced and customer reviews.
Do you need regrouting in Five Ashes?
Most grout is porous, so it soaks up water, soap and dirt. Given time, it discolours and begins to break down and showers that get daily use suffer most.
Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Grout stained black or orange that will not clean
- Crumbling grout between the tiles
- Greasy, stained grout behind the hob
- Dirty, worn grout on a tiled floor
Letting a property close to Crowborough station? Then a regrout while the flat is empty is quicker than working around a tenant.
What to look for in a quote
- How much experience the applicator has
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Leaks from pipes, valves or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- A floor or wall that keeps moving
- Tiles that have come away from the wall
If you are not sure, just call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we seal
- Shower walls
- Wet rooms
- Bathroom wall tiles
- Bathroom floors
- Tiled floors
- Kitchen splashbacks
Landlord and commercial work in Five Ashes
If you manage several properties in or around Five Ashes, several properties can be quoted together. Send us the addresses and the work at each.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Tell us the address, the job and how access works.
Regrouting around Five Ashes
Hard water is the norm across most of the South East, so limescale builds up on sealant, grout and fittings.
If you live in an older home near Church of the Good Shepherd, bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Five Ashes CofE Primary School, we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes.
Five Ashes is about 4 miles south-east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. For regrouting in and around Five Ashes, it’s easy to get a quote: please ring 0345 464 0079 or email us. We cover East Sussex from our Crawley base, Five Ashes included. Five Ashes is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. For nearby work, see our Crawley page, about 19 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here for regrouting: TN20. That includes homes and businesses on Westfield Close, Leeds Lane and Spring Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for regrouting include Skippers Hill (1 mile north), Butcher's Cross (1 mile north), Woolbridge (1 mile north-east), Wellbrook (1 mile north-east) and Mayfield (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (15 miles south), Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Lewes (13 miles south-west), Hailsham (10 miles south), Crowborough (4 miles north-west) and Uckfield (6 miles south-west).
Around Five Ashes
Typical jobs here are in homes near Skippers Hill Manor School and The Five Ashes Inn, among other places. The closest station to Five Ashes is Crowborough station, roughly 3.3 miles north-west. A little further out are Tickerage Castle (3.8 miles south-west) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (4.3 miles north-west). Not far away are Selwyns Wood.
Your questions about regrouting in Five Ashes
Is Five Ashes within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our work covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
I let a flat near Crowborough station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear price.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, so we never do it.
What sealant do you use?
It depends on the joint: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
Will there be a smell?
Possibly a little. It fades as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We are approved under the ARBOMaster scheme, which is run for the Arbo sealant brand.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes. Just list everything you need and you’ll get one quote.
How much does regrouting cost in Five Ashes?
Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. For a quick quote, call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and let us know what needs doing and where.