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Regrouting in Great Thorness
We cover Great Thorness for raking out old, cracked or stained grout and regrouting tiled walls and floors. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
- Grout in corners that has cracked
- Cracked or crumbling grout lines
- Discoloured grout on otherwise sound tiles
Regrouting in Great Thorness, done properly
Grout is the filler between your 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, then reseal the corners and edges. If you have old grout in a dated colour and grout that stays dark however much it’s cleaned, we can help, on bathroom floors, shower walls and kitchen splashbacks alike.
Around Great Thorness, 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.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
- Place
- Great Thorness (PO31)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear price before work begins
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Do you need regrouting in Great Thorness?
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.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Grout in a colour the owner wants to change
- Greasy, stained grout behind the hob
- Floor grout that won’t come clean
- Cracked grout along the bath or tray
Around Great Thorness, as everywhere, regrouting is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Before booking anyone
- What product goes in the joint
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- How long to leave it before use
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
How the visit works
Good joint work is mostly preparation, and we do not rush it. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. In total, it normally takes a few hours for a shower enclosure, longer for a whole room. For a village or hamlet like Great Thorness, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided 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.
- Silicone goes into the corners and along the edges.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
Get a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location, and roughly how big it is. A few photos by email make the job easier to understand.
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Bathrooms and kitchens in Great Thorness
Great Thorness is close to 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. Most of the South East has hard water, which leaves limescale on sealant, grout and fittings, and it has to be cleaned off before new sealant goes in.
For jobs in and around Great Thorness, choosing the right material for each joint is as important as a tidy finish.
Great Thorness is about 3 miles south-west of Cowes, in the Isle of Wight. We carry out regrouting for householders, landlords and businesses in Great Thorness, as part of our work across the Isle of Wight. Great Thorness is one of 125 towns and villages in the Isle of Wight we cover for regrouting. We also work in Southampton, around 13 miles away.
Here we cover the PO31 postcode area for regrouting. We also cover the places around Great Thorness: Porchfield (1 mile south-west), Locksgreen (1 mile south-west), Rew Street (2 miles north-east), Newtown (2 miles south-west) and Northwood (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Newport (3 miles south-east), Ryde (9 miles east), Cowes (3 miles north-east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). For island and remote addresses, a little more planning is needed, so let us know when you get in touch.
Around Great Thorness
In Great Thorness, that means homes and buildings near Sportsman's Rest pub, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Carisbrooke Castle (3.5 miles south-east) and St Mary's Hospital (2.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Great Thorness includes Mill Hill.
What we cannot put right
We’d rather tell you now than do work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Leaks from pipes, valves or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- A structure that flexes behind the tiles
- Loose tiles, which need refixing first
If in doubt, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and we will say what we think.
Where we work in Great Thorness
- Kitchen splashbacks
- Bathroom floors
- Bathroom wall tiles
- Tiled floors
- Wet rooms
- Shower walls
FAQs for Great Thorness
Is regrouting in Great Thorness guaranteed?
All our work, in Great Thorness and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We are fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Is Great Thorness in your area for regrouting?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Great Thorness is part of that. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and tell us what needs doing, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Should I try DIY first?
Sometimes. The key is preparation: remove all the old material and work on a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned before resealing.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We are an ARBOMaster approved applicator, the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants.
Can you seal over the old sealant?
No. New silicone won’t bond to old silicone, and it traps any mould or water underneath. It all has to come out first.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes, regularly. We can plan bigger jobs in stages.
How long does regrouting take?
A typical job takes a few hours, or longer for a fully tiled room, including preparation and clearing up. We will confirm how long when we quote.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Great Thorness
Hotels need rooms back in use, so the work can be planned room by room. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
From a single let to a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
If you are set on DIY, put the effort into 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.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
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Bathroom wall tiles
Walls outside the shower get less water but still stain and crack. New grout freshens them up.
Wet rooms
In a wet room, the whole floor gets wet, so good grout is important. We check the tiles first.
Why it’s worth doing now in Great Thorness
If tiles are loose, regrouting alone isn’t the answer. We will tell you before any work starts so you know what’s involved. On sound tiles, regrouting avoids the upheaval of a retile. Older cottages and farmhouses around Great Thorness can have timber floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
There are no prices on our website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote.
Why Great Thorness customers choose us
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- We’re fully insured
- Old sealant always removed completely
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced or our reviews.