Isle of Wight · England
Regrouting in Forest Side, Isle of Wight
Tiled areas in Forest Side need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant.
- Greasy, stained grout behind the hob
- Shower grout that has worn away
- A grout colour that no longer suits the room
Regrouting for homes and businesses in Forest Side
Grout fills the gaps between tiles, and sealant is what goes along the bath, tray or worktop. Once grout starts to crack or wash away, water can get in behind the tiles. We rake it out and replace it and renew the silicone at the edges. If you are dealing with gaps where the shower grout has gone and a grout colour that no longer suits the room, we can help, whatever the surface.
Around Forest Side, it’s houses and cottages rather than flats. The work is the same as anywhere: everything old comes out before the new sealant or grout goes in.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
- Location
- Forest Side (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before we start
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Keeping the joints in good condition
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Stick to mild products for cleaning grout
- Use a soft brush rather than a wire one
- Check the corner silicone every few months
- Rinse soap off the tiles after each shower
We will tell you when the area can be used again. Stick to that time, and go gently on the grout at first.
Stains that won’t clean are a sign the grout is breaking down. Regrouting at this stage is straightforward, before the joints open up.
Regrouting around Forest Side
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. Forest Side has hotels and guest accommodation nearby. As well as homes, we work in hotel bathrooms, where resealing and regrouting can be done room by room.
If you live in an older home near St. Mary's Church, walls and floors in older homes can move, and sealant and grout show it first.
Forest Side is about 1 mile north-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Every kind of property in Forest Side is covered for regrouting, old or new, large or small. The work is guaranteed for a year. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover 125 places, Forest Side among them. We also work in Portsmouth, around 13 miles away.
We cover every part of the PO30 postcode area for regrouting. That includes homes and businesses on Forest Road and Gunville Road. Neighbouring places we cover for regrouting include Hunny Hill (1 mile east), Parkhurst (1 mile north-east), Noke Common (1 mile north-east), Porchfield (2 miles north-west) and Locksgreen (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Ryde (7 miles east), Cowes (4 miles north), Sandown (8 miles south-east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (9 miles south-east) and East Cowes (4 miles north-east). If you are somewhere remote, the job takes a little more planning, so mention it when you ask for a quote.
Local landmarks in Forest Side
We work in homes and buildings around Hunnyhill Primary School, Seaclose Park and Island Innovation VI Form Campus and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Carisbrooke Castle (1.3 miles south) and St Mary's Hospital (1 mile east). The countryside around Forest Side includes Mill Hill and Briddlesford Nature Reserve.
Towns and villages near Forest Side
Also in Forest Side
Your questions about regrouting in Forest Side
Will you come out to Forest Side?
Yes, we do. We work across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Can you do regrouting in Forest Side?
Yes, Forest Side is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and let us know what needs doing.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
We’re a Crawley-based firm. We work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Will it make a mess?
No. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
Is it worth trying it myself?
That depends on the joint. High-level, external movement and fire-rated joints are professional jobs, while a short indoor joint may be within reach.
Can tenants book the work?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often happy for the work to be arranged.
Could my grout be a different colour after regrouting?
Yes. With the old grout removed, the new colour fills the whole joint rather than sitting on top.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No, it will not last. It can look neat for a few weeks, but the new layer lifts away from the old one. The old sealant has to come out completely.
When something else is needed
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Failed tanking or waterproofing under the tiles
- Cracked or broken tiles
- Tiles that are loose or hollow behind
If you’re not sure, just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Bathroom floors
- Tiled floors
- Bathroom wall tiles
- Kitchen splashbacks
- Wet rooms
- Shower walls
DIY versus a professional finish
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.
Common problems we fix in Forest Side
Grout used in corners or along the bath cracks because those joints flex. Those joints should be silicone, and if they’re grouted, a crack soon lets water in.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Splashback grout that has darkened
- Grout stained black or orange that won’t clean
- Floor grout that has worn and darkened
- Cracked or crumbling grout lines
If you look after a building such as Carisbrooke College, we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes.
What to look for in a quote
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether VAT is included
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- What happens if the job turns out different
What the job involves on each surface
Corners and edges
The joint between tiles and a bath, tray or worktop gets silicone. Grout there would crack.
Bathroom wall tiles
Tiles away from the shower stay drier but grout there still discolours. New grout freshens them up.
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 a few hours, or longer for a fully tiled room. Somewhere like Forest Side 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.
- Every tile area is checked for hollow or loose tiles first.
- The old grout is removed to an even depth.
- The joints are vacuumed clean.
- New grout is pressed into the joints and the tiles are cleaned.
- We finish with silicone in the moving joints.
How to prepare
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- Mention any tricky access
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
Get a quote
Need a quote? Please call 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us about the job. You’ll know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
Related advice
For landlords and businesses
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report. Several properties can be quoted together.
Hotels need rooms back in use, so the work can be planned room by room around your bookings where we can. We’ve worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.