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Regrouting in Lordswood, Southampton
Professional regrouting in and around Lordswood, with old sealant always removed completely and a 12-month guarantee.
- Grout that is cracking and breaking up
- Grout that stays dark however much it’s cleaned
- Gaps where the shower grout has gone
The process
Good joint work is mostly preparation, and we don’t rush it. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. All told, the work takes a few hours, or longer for a fully tiled room. For a job in Lordswood, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. If the work is outside, the weather plays a part, as sealant needs a dry surface.
- We check the tiles for any that are hollow or loose.
- The old grout is removed to an even depth.
- We vacuum the joints so the new grout bonds.
- We regrout the joints and clean the tile faces.
- We finish with silicone in the moving joints.
Getting ready for the visit
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
Get a quote
For regrouting in Lordswood, ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email. Tell us what the problem is and where, and we’ll agree the price before any work begins.
Related advice
How we handle regrouting in Lordswood
When grout stays dark however much you clean it, the stain is often in the grout itself. New grout is the fix that lasts and you can pick a different colour while you’re at it. We work on tiled floors, wet rooms and bathroom floors, and people most often call us about stained grout that cleaning won’t shift and splashback grout that has darkened.
Smaller places like Lordswood still have plenty of bathrooms that work hard every day. Whether it’s a cottage bathroom or a newer en suite, the approach is the same: all the old material out, the joint cleaned and dried, then new sealant or grout.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard.
- Where
- Lordswood (SO16, SO15)
- Region
- Southampton
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Lordswood
Grout is porous, so it soaks up water, soap and dirt. Over time it stains, softens and starts to crumble and showers that get daily use suffer most.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Grout that’s cracking and breaking up
- Grout in corners that has cracked
- Kitchen splashback grout stained by grease
- Grout washed out of a shower
In the older streets around Lord's Hill Church, older homes can move a little, which is hard on rigid grout and tired sealant.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if the job turns out different
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- What insurance they hold
- What product goes in the joint
Can I do it myself?
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
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Keeping the joints in good condition
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Run the extractor fan during and after a shower
- Check the corner silicone every few months
- Do not ignore a tile that feels loose
- Avoid neat bleach and strong acid descalers on grout
Leave the area unused for as long as we advise, so it cures fully. From then on, a quick rinse after showering helps and let the room air.
If grout in the shower is washing out, act soon. Every shower pushes more water into the gaps, and that water can reach the wall or the floor below.
Lordswood: your questions answered
Do you cover Lordswood for regrouting?
Yes. We work across London and the South East, and Lordswood is part of that. You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and let us know what needs doing.
Do you cover smaller places like Lordswood?
Yes, Lordswood is covered. Our work covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is it messy?
Tidy work is part of the job. We protect what’s around the joints.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No, and we never do. It can look neat for a few weeks, but the new bead soon lifts. Removing the old sealant completely is the only lasting way.
Do the sealants smell?
Possibly a little. Any smell clears as the sealant cures, and ventilation helps.
What goes in the corners, grout or silicone?
Flexible sealant. Grout belongs between the tiles, while corners and edges need a joint that can move.
Does someone need to be in?
We need access to the joints, so we’ll agree that with you when we book. For inside work, that normally means someone being in.
How long should I wait before showering?
We will tell you on the day. It depends on the grout and the sealant used so please stick to it.
What the job involves on each surface
Wet rooms
Regrouting a wet room helps keep water on the surface of the tiles. It cannot fix waterproofing below the tiles.
Kitchen splashbacks
The grout by the hob and sink takes most of the mess. We renew the grout and the worktop sealant.
What happens if it’s left?
Cracked grout lets water behind the tiles. Leave it, and the adhesive or the wall behind can suffer, which turns a regrout into a retile. Sorting it early keeps the job simple. Homes in smaller places like Lordswood can face more weather, and failed outside joints let damp into walls. Indoors, a failed seal lets water into floors and panels as it would anywhere.
Combining jobs into one visit normally makes better use of the time than several visits. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.
What you get with us
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
Read our cost guide and customer reviews.
What affects the quote in Lordswood
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The type of sealant required
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Any mould that needs treating
There are no prices on our website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll talk you through it.
Asking for a quote
To make quoting easier, let us know:
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll talk you through the work before giving you a price.
Regrouting in Lordswood: local notes
Lordswood 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, and sealant and grout that work that hard wear out sooner. Most of the South East has hard water, so limescale builds up on sealant, grout and fittings, and it has to be cleaned off before new sealant goes in.
If you look after a building such as Oakwood Primary School, its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s. Rented homes near Millbrook (Hants) station change hands often, and stained grout drags a rental down, and regrouting between lets puts that right.
Lordswood is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. Wherever you are in the SO16 postcode area, our applicators can take on regrouting. 40 places in Southampton are on our list, from the larger towns to small villages.
Jobs for regrouting in SO16 and SO15 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Peach Road, Linden Road and Woburn Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out regrouting in Coxford (1 mile south-west), Bassett (1 mile east), Rownhams (1 mile north-west), Maybush (1 mile south-west) and Chilworth (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Townhill Park (3 miles east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (5 miles south-east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles south-east) and Itchen (4 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Lordswood
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to St James' Park, Upper Shirley High School and Oaklands Community School. For rail, the closest station is Millbrook (Hants) station, roughly 2.2 miles south. Nearby you will also find Marlands Shopping Centre (2.8 miles south-east) and Princess Anne Hospital (0.5 miles south). The countryside around Lordswood includes Testwood Lakes.