Brighton and Hove · England

Patcham Regrouting

Raking out old, cracked or stained grout and regrouting tiled walls and floors for homes and businesses in Patcham and across Brighton and Hove. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Grout in a colour the owner wants to change
  • Stained grout that cleaning won’t shift
  • Grout washed out of a shower

Regrouting for Patcham homes and businesses

Regrouting for homes and businesses in Patcham

We take the old grout out to a consistent depth, taking care not to chip the tile edges. The joints are then vacuumed, regrouted and cleaned off, with silicone renewed in the corners. If you have grout that makes sound tiles look old and kitchen splashback grout stained by grease, we can put it right, on bathroom wall tiles, tiled floors and wet rooms alike.

Homes around Patcham range from older cottages to more recent houses. Older homes can move a little with the seasons, which is hard on tired sealant and rigid grout.

A 12-month guarantee comes as standard.

Location
Patcham (BN1)
Wider area
Brighton and Hove
Cover
12 months on all our work
Quote
Quoted before any work starts
Telephone
0345 464 0079
Last updated
26 October 2026
Applicator in a navy top running a bead of silicone up a shower screen wall profile

Why act early in Patcham

Grout pens and paint-on colourants only cover the surface. They do not fill cracks or stop water and stains often come back through. Raking out and regrouting replaces the grout itself. Homes in smaller places like Patcham can face more weather, and failed outside joints let damp into walls. Inside, a split seal lets water into floors and panels just as it would anywhere.

Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You’ll know the price before we begin.

Why choose Mr Mastic in Patcham

  • Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
  • Full insurance on every job
  • Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
  • Tidy, careful work

See what affects the cost or what customers say.

How it works

We bring everything the job needs with us. After a quick look at the joints together, we protect the area and start. Most jobs take anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on the area. For a job in Patcham, 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.

  1. We start by checking the tiles for any that are loose or hollow.
  2. We rake out the old grout to an even depth, taking care of the tile edges.
  3. Dust and debris are vacuumed out of every joint.
  4. Fresh grout goes into the joints and the tile faces are wiped clean.
  5. The corners and edges get new silicone, because grout there would crack.

Before we arrive

  • Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
  • Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
  • Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints

Get a quote

We quote each job on its own, so start by telling us what you need. Simply ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and describe the job, and photos are welcome.

Get a price

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How we quote for regrouting

We don’t publish a price list, because no two jobs are the same. What we look at:

  • How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
  • Mould in or behind the old joints
  • The type of sealant required
  • How many areas need sealing

Doing several joints on one visit is usually more efficient than separate visits. You’ll get one clear quote for the whole job.

What to tell us for a quote

The more you tell us, the more accurate the quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:

  • The problem you’ve noticed
  • Photos by email, if that is easy
  • The type of property
  • The rough size of the job

Getting a quote is simple: let us know the job and the location and its rough size. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand.

Patcham homes and their sealant

Patcham is close to the coast. Coastal homes, holiday lets and guest houses can see heavy bathroom use in busy months, which wears sealant and grout out faster than in a quiet home. There are hotels and other places to stay in and around Patcham. Hotel bathrooms are part of our work as well as homes, and can be done room by room.

For landlords with property near Preston Park station, a regrout while the flat is empty is quicker than working around a tenant. Managing a site like Patcham Infant School? Then 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.

Patcham is about 2 miles north of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. Jobs in Patcham get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. Across Brighton and Hove, we cover 30 places, and Patcham is one of them.

Our applicators cover all of BN1 for regrouting and the streets around it. Local streets include London Road, Vale Avenue and Eldred Avenue. Other places close to Patcham include Waterhall (1 mile north-west), Westdene (1 mile south-west), Hollingbury (1 mile east), Withdean (1 mile south) and Preston (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Carlton Hill (3 miles south), Hanover (3 miles south), Brunswick (3 miles south), Kemptown (4 miles south-east), Whitehawk (3 miles south-east) and Aldrington (3 miles south-west).

Near you in Patcham

Around Patcham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Withdean Park, Patcham High School and The Dharma Primary School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Preston Park station, roughly 1.3 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Clayton Castle (3.1 miles north) and Brighton Transport Museum (1.8 miles south). Open spaces near Patcham include Ditchling Beacon and Ladies Mile.

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What the job involves on each surface

Bathroom floors

If floor grout keeps cracking, the floor may be moving. We look for loose tiles first.

Corners and edges

Corners flex as the building moves, so they get silicone, not grout.

Can I do it myself?

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.

A DIY attempt does not rule out a professional job. We remove it and do the joint properly.

How to look after the new joints

How long the joints last depends on use and care. We suggest:

  • Look at the sealant in the corners now and then
  • Avoid neat bleach and strong acid descalers on grout
  • Keep the fan on after showering
  • Wipe water off the walls when you are done

Give the new grout the time we tell you before using the shower, so it can harden properly. From then on, a quick rinse after showering helps and keep the room ventilated.

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.

Questions from Patcham

Do you cover smaller places like Patcham?

Yes. Patcham 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 help a landlord with a rental near Preston Park station?

Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can be quoted together. You can call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email with the details for a clear quote.

Is it possible to regrout only the shower area?

Yes, that’s common. The shower usually fails first, so many people regrout just that part.

When can I use the shower again?

We will tell you on the day. It depends on the grout and the sealant used, so follow the time we give you.

How do I get a quote for regrouting in Patcham?

Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Call for a quick quote.

Do you work for hotels and businesses?

Yes. We work in offices, washrooms, hotels and other commercial premises, as well as homes. We can talk about working times when we quote.

Can you change the grout colour?

Yes. Many customers do. A darker grout hides marks better and lighter grout gives a fresher look.

Are you fully insured?

Yes. Mr Mastic is fully insured, with over 20 years’ experience in sealant work.

When to call us in Patcham

Movement behind the tiles cracks grout. That can be a loose tile, a flexing floor or a stud wall, so we check the tiles before any work starts.

It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:

  • Floor grout that will not come clean
  • Splashback grout that has darkened
  • Cracked or crumbling grout lines
  • Old grout in a dated colour

For an older house near a landmark such as All Saints Church, walls and floors in older homes can move, and sealant and grout show it first.

Comparing quotes

  • Whether they’re fully insured
  • How long the guarantee is
  • How long to leave it before use
  • Who turns up on the day

Our hiring checklist

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