Essex · England
Regrouting in Monkey Street
Our applicators work in Monkey Street on raking out old, cracked or stained grout and regrouting tiled walls and floors. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly.
- Splashback grout that has darkened
- Grout washed out of a shower
- Grout that makes sound tiles look old
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
For anyone letting property in or around Monkey Street, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and pictures by email help.
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
How we handle regrouting in Monkey Street
We check the tiles before any grout comes out. If any tiles are loose or sound hollow, we tell you, since new grout cannot fix a problem underneath. With sound tiles, regrouting is a tidy, lasting improvement. We’re often asked to deal with dirty, worn grout on a tiled floor and stained grout that cleaning won’t shift, across bathroom wall tiles, bathroom floors and tiled floors.
Homes around Monkey Street are mostly houses and cottages rather than flats. Sealant and grout wear out here just as they do anywhere: everything old comes out before the new sealant or grout goes in.
Big or small, it’s backed by our one-year guarantee in Monkey Street and across Essex.
- Location
- Monkey Street (CO7)
- Region
- Essex
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Leave it or put it right?
New grout smeared over the old doesn’t bond well. It sits thinly on top and soon flakes away, taking any repair with it. Removing the old grout to an even depth lets the new grout key in properly. In a small place like Monkey Street, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Leaving a failed joint usually makes the job bigger, not smaller, as water and mould keep getting in. If you are unsure, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email for an honest opinion and a quote.
Why book with us
- Full insurance on every job
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at our cost guide and what customers say.
Can I do it myself?
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
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Keeping the joints in good condition
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Wipe or squeegee the shower walls
- Clean grout with a mild bathroom cleaner
- Run the extractor fan during and after a shower
- Clean with a soft brush, not anything metal
Wipe the tiles down after a shower stops soap and water sitting on the grout. Ventilate the room well to help it dry out.
Small problems with grout are quick to put right. Left for a few years, they can become a leak, so get it looked at when you notice it.
Monkey Street homes and their sealant
Hard water is the norm across most of the South East, so limescale builds up on sealant, grout and fittings.
In the older streets around Church of St Mary, bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant.
Monkey Street is about 7 miles north-west of Clacton-on-Sea, in Essex. Jobs in Monkey Street get the same care as everywhere else we work: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Our area takes in 644 places across Essex, large and small. There’s also a page for Chelmsford, about 27 miles away.
Every address in CO7 is within our area for regrouting. We cover properties on Rectory Road and Harwich Road. If you are just outside Monkey Street, we cover Little Bentley (1 mile east), Cowey Green (1 mile west), Hare Green (1 mile west), Balls Green (2 miles south-west) and Great Bromley (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Colchester (7 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (7 miles south-east), Harwich (9 miles east), Camulodunum (8 miles west), Greenstead (6 miles west) and Tiptree (15 miles west).
Local landmarks in Monkey Street
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Bricklayers pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Great Bentley station, about 2.6 miles south. Not far away are Weeleyhall Wood.
Common problems we fix in Monkey Street
Movement behind the tiles cracks grout. Loose tiles, bouncy floors and timber walls can all do it, so we check the tiles before work begins.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Good tiles let down by tired grout
- Floor grout that will not come clean
- Grout stained black or orange that won’t clean
- Grout that’s cracking and breaking up
Rented homes near Great Bentley station change hands often, and a regrout while the flat is empty is quicker than working around a tenant.
What to look for in a quote
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- How the colour is chosen
- What insurance they hold
What affects the cost of regrouting
We don’t publish a price list, because no two jobs are the same. What we look at:
- The number and length of the joints
- The number of rooms or windows
- How easy the joints are to reach
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: 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 go through it with you.
What to tell us for a quote
To make quoting easier, please include:
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- The type of property
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that is easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will explain what’s involved before giving you a price.
Monkey Street questions
I let a flat near Great Bentley station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just call 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us about the property, and we will give you a clear quote.
Is Monkey Street within the area you cover?
Yes. Monkey Street is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can you change the grout colour?
It can. Because the old grout is raked out, the new colour goes all the way into the joint rather than sitting on top.
What goes in the corners, grout or silicone?
We use silicone in corners and along edges. Grout in those joints cracks as the building moves.
Is it messy?
Not at all. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes. Several rooms, windows or areas can go on one quote.
How soon can the shower be used after regrouting?
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.
What do you put in the joint?
Quality sealants from brands including Arbo and Everbuild, chosen to suit the joint. We explain the product when we quote.
How the visit works
There is not much for you to do on the day. Point us to the joints and we’ll get on with it. The job generally takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on the area from start to finish. For a village or hamlet like Monkey Street, 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.
- We start by checking the tiles for any that are loose or hollow.
- We rake out the old grout to an even depth, taking care of the tile edges.
- Dust and debris are vacuumed out of every joint.
- Fresh grout goes into the joints and the tile faces are wiped clean.
- We reseal the internal corners and edges with silicone.
How to prepare
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Tell us about any water getting in
Getting a quote
There’s no standard price list, because every job is different. Instead, we give you a clear quote for your job. To arrange one, ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.