Brighton and Hove · England

Hollingdean Regrouting

We cover Hollingdean for raking out old, cracked or stained grout and regrouting tiled walls and floors. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and every job guaranteed for a year.

  • Kitchen splashback grout stained by grease
  • Grout that stays dark however much it’s cleaned
  • Crumbling grout between the tiles

Trusted regrouting in Hollingdean

When to call us in Hollingdean

Soap scum and limescale build up on grout and stick to it. The grout beneath can stain and weaken, which is when replacing it makes sense.

Look out for these signs:

  • Discoloured grout on otherwise sound tiles
  • Stained grout that cleaning won’t shift
  • Grout washed out of a shower
  • Cracked grout along the bath or tray

Schools such as Hertford Infant and Nursery School 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.

What your quote should include

  • How the colour is chosen
  • Is the old sealant removed completely?
  • Who does the work, and how experienced they are
  • What happens if the job turns out different

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How we handle regrouting in Hollingdean

If you’ve been scrubbing grout that won’t come clean, the stain is often in the grout itself. New grout is the fix that lasts, and it’s a chance to change the colour too. If you have grout in a colour the owner wants to change and gaps where the shower grout has gone, we can help, whatever the surface.

Homes around Hollingdean range from older cottages to more recent houses. In older homes, walls and floors can move a little more, so the right flexible sealant matters.

Each job carries a 12-month guarantee, large or small.

Mr Mastic applicator smiling as he applies silicone to the corner of a bath
Location
Hollingdean (BN1, BN2)
Wider area
Brighton and Hove
Guarantee
A year, on every job
Quotes
A clear price before work begins
Call
0345 464 0079
Page updated
26 October 2026

Regrouting around Hollingdean

Hollingdean is within about 2 miles of the coast. Near the coast, holiday lets and guest houses can see bathrooms used by one guest after another, and sealant and grout that work that hard wear out sooner. Hard water is the norm across most of the South East, which leaves limescale on sealant, grout and fittings.

In the older streets around St Richard's, bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant. Rented homes near Moulsecoomb station change hands often, and clean grout and fresh sealant between tenancies make a bathroom look cared for again.

Hollingdean is about 1 mile north of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Every kind of property in Hollingdean is covered for regrouting. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee. Our Brighton and Hove coverage runs to 30 places, Hollingdean among them.

All of BN1 and BN2 is within our area for regrouting, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Mayo Road, Dewe Road and Rugby Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Close by, we work in Brighton (1 mile south), Preston (1 mile west), Moulsecoomb (1 mile east), Prestonville (1 mile south-west) and Hanover (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Brighton and Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Hangleton (3 miles west), Saltdean (5 miles south-east), East Saltdean (5 miles south-east) and Roedean (3 miles south-east). Hollingdean is one of the larger places we cover in Brighton and Hove.

Local landmarks in Hollingdean

Typical jobs here are in homes near Varndean School, William Clarke Park and The Pub at Fiveways and the streets around them. The closest station to Hollingdean is Moulsecoomb station, about 0.5 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Brighton General Hospital (1.1 miles south-east) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles north). Open spaces near Hollingdean include Newmarket Hill and Bevendean Down.

Map of Hollingdean © OpenStreetMap contributors

FAQs for Hollingdean

Is Hollingdean within the area you cover?

Yes, we do. We work across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.

Do you work for hotels and guest houses in Hollingdean?

Yes, we work for hotels as well as homes and businesses. Rooms can be done a few at a time, so the building stays open.

Do you remove the old sealant?

Yes. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, and it’s something we never do.

Are you an approved applicator?

Yes. We are ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.

Is it possible to regrout only the shower area?

Yes, that is common. Shower grout tends to go before the rest, so many people regrout just that part.

Is regrouting a chance to pick a new grout colour?

Yes, plenty of people choose to. Darker grout can hide marks and lighter grout gives a fresher look.

Is there any odour?

Sometimes, a little. It fades as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.

Is it messy?

We keep the work tidy. Nearby surfaces are protected, and we clear up when we’re done.

Landlord and commercial work in Hollingdean

Housing providers, facilities teams and property managers book us too in Hollingdean and across Brighton and Hove. Several sites can go on one quote, and we’re fully insured.

Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.

Why deal with it now?

Bleach can lighten stained grout for a while, but stains and mould that have soaked in tend to return. New grout, with silicone in the corners, deals with the cause. Around Hollingdean, water from a failed joint in an older home can soak into timber and plaster, and that is a much bigger job than renewing the sealant.

Instead of a standard rate, we look at what your job involves: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. You will know the price before we begin.

Why book with us

  • Old sealant always removed completely
  • Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
  • We leave the area clean and tidy
  • Domestic, commercial and hotel work

Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced and customer reviews.

What affects the quote in Hollingdean

For a quick quote, just ask. What matters most is:

  • The product the joint needs
  • The amount of work
  • How easy the joints are to reach
  • Whether there’s mould to deal with

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.

What to tell us for a quote

When you call or email, it’s useful to know:

  • The rough size of the job
  • A few photos by email, if you can
  • The type of property
  • If someone has resealed it before

Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is. When it suits you, phone 0345 464 0079 or email us.

Aftercare tips

Good habits help new joints last longer. Our tips:

  • Wipe water off the walls when you’re done
  • Get any tile that moves checked promptly
  • Don’t use strong acidic cleaners on grout
  • Use a soft brush rather than a wire one

Clean the grout with a mild bathroom cleaner and a soft brush. Avoid neat bleach and strong acid descalers, as they can break grout down.

Once grout cracks, it tends to get worse. Water gets in behind and the tiles can start to loosen and early regrouting can avoid a much bigger job.

The process

A visit follows a simple pattern: we look at the joints together, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, do the work and clear up. It usually takes a few hours, or longer for a fully tiled room. In a smaller place like Hollingdean, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. If the job is outside, tell us about side access and how high the joints are.

  1. We agree the area to be regrouted and point out any loose tiles.
  2. We remove the old grout carefully.
  3. Dust is cleared from every joint.
  4. The new grout goes in, then the tile faces are cleaned.
  5. We renew the silicone at the corners and edges.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Let us know about parking restrictions
  • Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed

Ask for a quote

Want a quote for regrouting? Please call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with a few details. We’ll explain what we’d do and give you a clear price before we start.

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What the job involves on each surface

Kitchen splashbacks

We can regroute a splashback with the kitchen left in place. The worktop edge is finished with silicone.

Wet rooms

Wet room grout and sealant need to be in good order. We renew both.

20+ yearsMastic and sealant specialists
ARBOMaster approvedApproved applicator for Arbo sealants
Fully insuredDomestic, commercial and hotels
One-year guaranteeOn every job