Kent · England
Margate Regrouting
Our applicators work in Margate on raking out old, cracked or stained grout and regrouting tiled walls and floors. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly.
- Grout that stays dark however much it’s cleaned
- Gaps where the shower grout has gone
- Cracked or crumbling grout lines
How we handle regrouting in Margate
Most regrouting jobs include resealing too. Grout is for the joints between tiles, but corners and edges move, so they need flexible silicone instead. Doing both at once leaves the whole area sound. We work on shower walls, bathroom wall tiles and bathroom floors, and common reasons people get in touch are splashback grout that has darkened and grout washed out of a shower.
Most bathrooms in a town like Margate are in family homes, used every day, which is hard on sealant and grout. The usual signs are mould in the bead, gaps by the sink and grout that’s cracked or stained.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard.
What we do, step by step
We work through the job in order: protect, prepare, seal, tidy. For most jobs that takes a few hours, or longer for a fully tiled room, and the area is left clean. Parking in a town like Margate is generally straightforward, but tell us if there’s a driveway or any restrictions, and mention if the work is upstairs, in a flat or high on the outside.
- First we agree what’s being done and flag any loose tiles.
- Grout is raked out without chipping the tiles.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
- Tell us about any water getting in
Get a quote
Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location, and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help us understand the job.
Related advice
Also in Margate
Leave it or put it right?
Patching a few joints can look like a quick win, but patched grout rarely matches the rest, and the old grout keeps failing around them. Doing the full area gives you one colour and sound joints throughout. Gaps in sealant and mould in the bead never get better on their own, and in a busy home in Margate they get worse with every use. Replacing the sealant now is the simplest fix.
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, plus any working-time requirements on site. Call for a quick quote and we will explain what it covers.
Why choose Mr Mastic in Margate
- Arbo and Everbuild products
- Tidy, careful work
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
Take a look at what affects the cost or what customers say.
Regrouting around Margate
Margate is within about 1 mile 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, which leaves limescale on sealant, grout and fittings.
Schools such as Salmestone Primary School are buildings too, and we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes. In the older streets around Parish Church of St John the Baptist, older homes can move a little, which is hard on rigid grout and tired sealant.
Margate is in Kent. Whether you’re in the middle of Margate or further out, regrouting is available for homes and businesses alike. 922 places in Kent are on our list, large and small. For nearby work, see our Chelmsford page, about 46 miles away.
Every address in CT9, CT7, CT8 and CT10 is within our area for regrouting. Streets in the area include Yoakley Square, Church Road and High Street, and we cover them all. Main roads around Margate include the A28 and A254. Neighbouring places we cover for regrouting include Westwood (1 mile south), Westbrook (1 mile west), Garlinge (1 mile west), Flete (1 mile south-west) and Haine (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (15 miles south-west), Ramsgate (3 miles south), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (11 miles south), Herne Bay (11 miles west) and Walmer (12 miles south). Being one of Kent’s larger places, Margate has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Near you in Margate
We work in homes and buildings around Hartsdown Academy and Secret Spices pub. Margate’s nearest station is Margate station, roughly 0.6 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Westwood Cross (1.6 miles south) and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital (under half a mile south-east). The countryside around Margate includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
Aftercare tips
A little care helps the new joints last. Our advice:
- Rinse the tiles after showering
- Clean grout with a mild bathroom cleaner
- Use a soft brush rather than a wire one
- Get any tile that moves checked promptly
Clean the grout with a mild bathroom cleaner and a soft brush. Avoid neat bleach and strong acid descalers because they wear grout away.
Grout that is washing out of a shower shouldn’t be left. Each shower drives water into the open joints, and that water can reach the wall or the floor below.
What affects the cost of regrouting
You will get a clear quote before we start. It takes into account:
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The type of sealant required
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- The number of rooms or windows
A few things move the cost up or down: the old material and how easily it comes out, any mould to treat, and whether we need extra access for height. We take all of that into account in your quote.
What we need to know
When you contact us, it’s useful to know:
- Roughly how big the job is
- The address or postcode of the job
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- Photos by email, if that is easy
We quote each job on its own, so start by telling us what you need. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the details.
When to call us in Margate
Some grout fails because it was mixed or laid badly. If it was mixed too wet or not pressed in firmly can wash out within a few years.
Common reasons people contact us include:
- Gaps where the shower grout has gone
- Floor grout that has worn and darkened
- Crumbling grout between the tiles
- Kitchen splashback grout stained by grease
Rented homes near Margate station change hands often, and stained grout drags a rental down, and regrouting between lets puts that right.
Comparing quotes
- How much experience the applicator has
- How the colour is chosen
- Are they insured?
- How long the guarantee is
What we cannot put right
We will not take on work that won’t last, so here’s what sealant cannot put right:
- Tiles that have come away from the wall
- Waterproofing that has failed below the tiling
- Water coming from plumbing rather than grout
If you are not sure, just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we seal
- Bathroom floors
- Shower walls
- Wet rooms
- Kitchen splashbacks
- Bathroom wall tiles
- Tiled floors
How the job changes by surface
Corners and edges
We reseal edges at the same time as regrouting, so the whole area is finished together.
Bathroom wall tiles
Whole bathroom walls can be regrouted in one visit or more, depending on the area. You can change the colour at the same time.
Margate: your questions answered
Can you do regrouting in Margate?
Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Margate is part of that. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us with a few details of the job.
Do you work for hotels and guest houses in Margate?
Yes, we work for hotels as well as homes and businesses. A room-by-room programme keeps most rooms in use while the work goes on.
Will the sealant be renewed as well as the grout?
We normally do. New grout beside old sealant wouldn’t look right and wouldn’t keep water out.
Where are you based?
Our base is in Crawley, and we cover South East England, London and all of Scotland.
Which products do you use?
It depends on the joint: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
When can I use the shower again?
You will get a clear time from us before we go. Both the grout and the silicone need time to cure before they get wet.
Will you leave a mess?
Not at all. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.
Can tenants book the work?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just make sure your landlord agrees.