Medway · England
Regrouting in Hempstead, Medway
Raking out old, cracked or stained grout and regrouting tiled walls and floors for householders, landlords and businesses in Hempstead. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Floor grout that has worn and darkened
- Shower grout that has worn away
- Grout in a colour the owner wants to change
Regrouting for homes and businesses in Hempstead
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, and the corners get fresh silicone. If you are dealing with floor grout that has worn and darkened and good tiles let down by tired grout, we can put it right, on tiled floors, shower walls and bathroom floors alike.
In and around Hempstead, older properties sit alongside newer ones. In older homes, walls and floors can move a little more, so the right flexible sealant matters.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, whatever its size.
- Where
- Hempstead (ME7, ME8)
- Region
- Medway
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear price before work begins
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY versus a professional finish
A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.
Not every job suits DIY: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy. Several properties can go on one quote.
What else we do in Hempstead
Leave it or put it right?
Grout pens and paint-on colourants only cover the surface. They do not fill cracks or stop water and stains often come back through. A proper regrout puts new grout in the joint. Homes in smaller places like Hempstead can face more weather, and failed outside joints let damp into walls. Inside, a split seal lets water into floors and panels just as it would anywhere.
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all make a difference.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Hempstead
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
Read what affects the cost and customer reviews.
Do you need regrouting in Hempstead?
Grout used in corners or along the bath cracks as the bath or tray moves. They need flexible sealant, and if they’re grouted, a crack soon lets water in.
Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Grout that stays dark however much it’s cleaned
- Grout that makes sound tiles look old
- Splashback grout that has darkened
- Floor grout that will not come clean
For landlords with property near Rainham (Kent) station, stained grout drags a rental down, and regrouting between lets puts that right.
What your quote should include
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- How the colour is chosen
- The length of the guarantee
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
Aftercare tips
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Have loose tiles looked at early
- Use gentle cleaners on grout
- Keep the fan on after showering
- Don’t use strong acidic cleaners on grout
Leave the area unused for as long as we advise, so it can harden properly. After that, rinse the tiles after showering and let the room air.
Once grout cracks, it tends to get worse. Water gets behind the tiles, and they can begin to come away, so regrouting early can save a retile.
Bathrooms and kitchens in Hempstead
Hempstead is within about 3 miles of the coast. Near the coast, holiday lets and guest houses can see bathrooms used by one guest after another, which wears sealant and grout out faster than in a quiet home. Hard water is the norm across most of the South East, so limescale builds up on sealant, grout and fittings, and it has to be cleaned off before new sealant goes in.
In the older streets around All Saints Church, bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant. If you look after a building such as Hempstead Infant School, we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes.
Hempstead is about 2 miles south of Gillingham, in Medway. We provide regrouting to homes and businesses in Hempstead and nearby. Our area takes in 68 places across Medway. For nearby work, see our Chelmsford page (27 miles or so).
Our applicators cover all of the ME7 and ME8 postcode area for regrouting and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Harrow Road, Spekes Road and Capstone Road, and we cover them all. With the A278 close by, Hempstead is simple for us to get to for regrouting. We also cover Capstone (1 mile north-west), Darland (1 mile north-west), Wigmore (1 mile east), Hale (1 mile north-west) and Park Wood (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Rochester (4 miles north-west), Strood (5 miles north-west), Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north), Chatham Waterfront (3 miles north-west), Rochester Riverside (4 miles north-west) and Peters Village (5 miles west).
What’s near Hempstead
Around Hempstead, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Rainham School for Girls, Howard School and South Wood and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Rainham (Kent) station, roughly 2.1 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Pentagon Shopping Centre (3 miles north-west) and Medway megaliths (3.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
When it is not the sealant
In fairness, there are a few things sealant will not fix:
- Loose tiles, which need refixing first
- Tiles that are chipped or split
- Movement in a stud wall or floor
Not sure which it is? You can ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll tell you honestly.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Bathroom wall tiles
- Bathroom floors
- Kitchen splashbacks
- Wet rooms
- Tiled floors
- Shower walls
What happens on the day
Our applicators work methodically: protect, prepare, seal, tidy. Typically it takes a few hours for a shower enclosure, longer for a whole room and we leave things clean and tidy. In a smaller place like Hempstead, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. For outside work, side access and the height of the joints help us plan.
- First we agree what’s being done and flag any loose tiles.
- We remove the old grout carefully.
- The joints are cleaned out and vacuumed.
- We grout the joints and wipe the tiles clean.
- We renew the silicone at the corners and edges.
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
Getting a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll talk you through the work and give you a clear price.
Advice
Your questions about regrouting in Hempstead
Can you do regrouting in Hempstead?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Hempstead is part of that. You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us and let us know what needs doing.
Do you cover smaller places like Hempstead?
Yes. Hempstead is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Of course. Doing several areas at once is generally more efficient.
Do you guarantee regrouting?
Our 12-month guarantee applies to all our work. We’re also fully insured.
How much does regrouting cost in Hempstead?
We don’t publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: its size, the old material, access and the product needed. You’ll get a clear quote before work begins.
Will it make a mess?
We keep the work tidy. We protect what’s around the joints, and we clear up when we’re done.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We are fully insured for domestic and commercial work.
How long does regrouting take?
As a guide, most jobs take anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on the area. Bigger jobs take longer, and we’ll say how long yours will take.