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Regrouting in Hicks Forstal
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- Kitchen splashback grout stained by grease
- Stained grout that cleaning will not shift
- Grout in a colour the owner wants to change
What we do, step by step
Every visit runs the same way: we check the joints, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, do the work and tidy away. Most jobs take a few hours, or longer for a fully tiled room. For a village or hamlet like Hicks Forstal, 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.
- We rake out the grout evenly, protecting the tile edges.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
How to get a quote
To get a quote, call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the location and a short description of the problem. We will give you a clear price before any work starts.
Related advice
How we handle regrouting in Hicks Forstal
Grout is the filler between your tiles, while sealant goes where tiles meet a bath, tray or worktop. When grout cracks or washes out, water can get in behind the tiles. Our job is to rake it out and put new grout in and renew the silicone at the edges. If you have floor grout that won’t come clean and grout that’s cracking and breaking up, we can put it right.
In a village or hamlet like Hicks Forstal, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older walls and timber floors can move a little, and cracked grout and split sealant are often the first signs.
All of our work is guaranteed for twelve months, in Hicks Forstal and everywhere else we cover.
- Where
- Hicks Forstal (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY sealant or a professional job?
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.
Not every job suits DIY: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
Why deal with it now?
Once grout cracks, water can get behind the tiling. Leave it, and the adhesive or the wall behind can suffer, and then you are looking at retiling. Dealing with it now keeps it small. Around Hicks Forstal, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.
We do not show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Hicks Forstal
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- More than 20 years in sealant work
Take a look at our cost guide and our reviews.
How to look after the new joints
Good habits help new joints last longer. A few tips:
- Wipe or squeegee the shower walls
- Give the walls a quick rinse after use
- Keep the fan on after showering
- Skip wire brushes and scourers
Check the corner silicone now and then. It’s the part that moves, so it’s normally the first thing to need attention.
Grout that is washing out of a shower shouldn’t be left. Each shower drives water into the open joints and it can end up in the wall or the ceiling below.
What affects the quote in Hicks Forstal
Jobs vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The amount of work
- Working hours on commercial sites
The cost depends on the size of the job, how much old material has to come out and access to the work. We give a clear quote before work begins, so you know where you stand.
What we need to know
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- How we’d reach the joints
- Roughly how big the job is
- The problem you’ve noticed
Want a quote for regrouting? Please ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details. We’ll explain what we’d do and give you a clear price before any work starts.
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Questions from Hicks Forstal
Do you cover smaller places like Hicks Forstal?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you cover Hicks Forstal for regrouting?
Yes, Hicks Forstal is within the area we cover. We work across London and the South East. You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and tell us what needs doing.
Where are you based?
We’re based in Crawley, and we cover South East England, London and all of Scotland.
Are you insured?
Yes, we are fully insured.
How long should I wait before showering?
Before we leave, we will tell you how long to wait. Both the grout and the silicone need time to cure before they get wet.
Do I need to be at home?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No. Fresh sealant doesn’t stick to old sealant, and it traps any mould or water underneath. It all has to come out first.
Is there any odour?
Possibly a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures.
How the job changes by surface
Shower walls
The grout in a shower takes the brunt of the water. We replace it, and reseal the corners.
Corners and edges
Corners flex as the building moves, so we seal them rather than grout them.
When it isn’t the sealant
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- A leaking wet room membrane
- A structure that flexes behind the tiles
- Tiles that are chipped or split
Not sure which it is? You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Where we work in Hicks Forstal
- Tiled floors
- Bathroom floors
- Wet rooms
- Shower walls
- Kitchen splashbacks
- Bathroom wall tiles
What regrouting looks like in Hicks Forstal
Hicks Forstal 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, so limescale builds up on sealant, grout and fittings.
Schools such as Spires Academy are buildings too, and washroom and kitchen sealant there needs the same care as at home, and schools and businesses are part of our work as well as homes. For landlords with property near Sturry station, clean grout and fresh sealant between tenancies make a bathroom look cared for again.
Hicks Forstal is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. Every kind of property in Hicks Forstal is covered for regrouting. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee. Hicks Forstal is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover for regrouting. There’s also a page for Chelmsford, roughly 39 miles from Hicks Forstal.
Jobs for regrouting in CT3 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also carry out regrouting in Calcott (1 mile south-west), Herne Common (1 mile north), Knave's Ash (1 mile east), Herne (1 mile north) and Bullockstone (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (4 miles south-west), Margate (12 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east) and Whitstable (4 miles west).
Near you in Hicks Forstal
In Hicks Forstal, that means homes and buildings near Curtis Wood, among other places. Hicks Forstal’s nearest station is Sturry station, about 2.2 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (3.9 miles south) and Canterbury Castle (4.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hicks Forstal include West Blean and Thornden Woods.