Kent · England
Regrouting in New Pound, Kent
Problem with your tiled areas in New Pound? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant.
- Grout in a colour the owner wants to change
- Greasy, stained grout behind the hob
- Grout in corners that has cracked
Regrouting in New Pound, done properly
Grout is the filler between your tiles, and sealant is what goes along the bath, tray or worktop. Once grout starts to crack or wash away, water has a way in behind the tiling. Our job is to rake it out and put new grout in, then reseal the corners and edges. We work on wet rooms, kitchen splashbacks and bathroom wall tiles, and the jobs we see most are stained grout that cleaning won’t shift and a grout colour that no longer suits the room.
Somewhere as small as New Pound, homes tend to be cottages, farmhouses or converted buildings, with some newer houses too. Older walls and timber floors can move a little, and cracked grout and split sealant are often the first signs.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, whatever its size.
- Place
- New Pound (ME18)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- A clear price before any work starts
- Call
- 0345 464 0079
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Signs you need regrouting in New Pound
Soap scum and limescale build up on grout and stick to it. The grout beneath can stain and weaken, and at that point, new grout is the better answer.
The problems people generally mention when they call are:
- Grout in a colour the owner wants to change
- Good tiles let down by tired grout
- Crumbling grout between the tiles
- Floor grout that will not come clean
Homes close to St Lawrence's Church include some older properties, and timber floors under older bathrooms flex, so joints need a sealant that moves with them.
What to look for in a quote
- The length of the guarantee
- What preparation is included
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- Who turns up on the day
Bathrooms and kitchens in New Pound
Hard water is the norm across most of the South East, so limescale builds up on sealant, grout and fittings.
Rented homes near Wateringbury station change hands often, and stained grout drags a rental down, and regrouting between lets puts that right. Schools such as Mereworth Community Primary 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.
New Pound is about 6 miles north-east of Tonbridge, in Kent. Every kind of property in New Pound can book us for regrouting, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our 12-month guarantee. New Pound is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. For nearby work, see our London page, about 25 miles away.
Work in ME18 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need regrouting at a property on Beech Road, Newpound Lane and Seven Mile Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also cover the places around New Pound: Herne Pound (1 mile east), Swanton (1 mile south-west), Mereworth (1 mile south-east), Kent Street (1 mile east) and West Peckham (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (8 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-west), Gravesend (11 miles north) and Tonbridge (6 miles south-west).
Landmarks near New Pound
In New Pound, that means homes and buildings near The Queens Head Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Wateringbury station, roughly 2.8 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Maidstone Hospital (5.2 miles east) and Beechin Wood Archery Museum (1.8 miles north-west).
What happens if it’s left?
Regrouting won’t help where tiles have come away. We point that out first so you know what’s involved. Where the tiles are sound, regrouting is far less disruptive than retiling. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like New Pound, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, because water and mould keep working on it. If you are unsure, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will give you an honest view and a quote.
What you get with us
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
Read how sealant jobs are priced and customer reviews.
What we do, step by step
Every visit runs the same way: we look at the joints together, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, do the work and tidy away. It normally takes a few hours, or longer for a fully tiled room. Somewhere as small as New Pound, access is often the only tricky part. For outside work, also let us know about exposed walls and any outbuildings involved.
- First we agree what’s being done and flag any loose tiles.
- We remove the old grout carefully.
- The joints are cleaned out and vacuumed.
- We grout the joints and wipe the tiles clean.
- Internal corners and edges are resealed.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Move anything stored near the joints
How to get a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we’ll explain how we’d tackle it. Whenever you are ready, call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email.
Advice
How the job changes by surface
Bathroom floors
Regrouting a floor brightens the whole room. The edges where floor meets wall or bath get silicone.
Bathroom wall tiles
Tiles away from the shower stay drier but still stain and crack. New grout freshens them up.
New Pound: your questions answered
Do you work for landlords with property near Wateringbury station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the address and a few details, and we will give you a fixed price before any work starts.
Is New Pound in your area for regrouting?
Yes, New Pound is within the area we cover. Our work covers London and the South East. You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us and let us know what needs doing, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We are approved under the ARBOMaster scheme, the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants.
What should I tell you?
Just the basics: the address or postcode, what’s wrong and any access issues. After that, simply call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
How do I get a quote for regrouting in New Pound?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Call for a quick quote.
Is it worth trying it myself?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
Do you regrout part of a bathroom, like the shower?
Yes. A lot of our jobs are only the shower, or the area where the grout has gone.
Could my grout be a different colour after regrouting?
It can. With the old grout removed, the new colour fills the whole joint, not just the surface.
How to look after the new joints
How long the joints last depends on use and care. We suggest:
- Wipe or squeegee the shower walls
- Do not ignore a tile that feels loose
- Give the walls a quick rinse after use
- Keep an eye on the silicone along the edges
Wipe the tiles down after a shower stops soap and water sitting on the grout. Ventilate the room well so the grout dries between uses.
Cracked grout doesn’t stay cracked for long. Water gets in behind and the tiles can start to loosen and early regrouting can avoid a much bigger job.
When it isn’t the sealant
To be straight with you, there are a few things sealant will not fix:
- Water coming from plumbing rather than grout
- Damaged tiles that need replacing
- Movement in a stud wall or floor
If you are not sure, just phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Wet rooms
- Tiled floors
- Bathroom wall tiles
- Bathroom floors
- Kitchen splashbacks
- Shower walls
How we quote for regrouting
For a quick quote, just ask. What matters most is:
- The amount of work
- The type of sealant required
- Access and height
- Working hours on commercial sites
A few things move the cost up or down: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, any mould to treat, and whether we need extra access for height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
Asking for a quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Please mention:
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- A few photos by email, if you can
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll talk you through the work.