Portsmouth · England
Regrouting in Portsea, Portsmouth
Tiled areas in Portsea need attention? We cut out the old, prepare the joints and apply the right sealant, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Gaps where the shower grout has gone
- Grout in corners that has cracked
- Cracked or crumbling grout lines
What affects the cost of regrouting
Call for a quick quote. The main things that affect it are:
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The type of sealant required
- Any working-time requirements on site
- The number of rooms or windows
Rather than a set price list, we look at what your job involves: the amount of work, the old material and the access. The price is agreed before we begin.
What to tell us for a quote
When you call or email, it’s useful to know:
- The address or postcode of the job
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job. When it suits you, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
About our regrouting in Portsea
Grout fills the gaps between tiles, while sealant goes where tiles meet a bath, tray or worktop. Once grout starts to crack or wash away, water can get in behind the tiles. We rake it out and replace it and renew the silicone at the edges. Typical jobs include grout in corners that has cracked and floor grout that won’t come clean, on tiled floors, bathroom wall tiles and wet rooms.
In a smaller place like Portsea, homes are mostly houses and bungalows rather than flats, some older and some much newer. Sealant and grout wear out here just as they do in a big town.
Our work is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Place
- Portsea (PO1, PO12, PO5)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear price before we start
- Phone
- 0345 464 0079
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Portsea homes and their sealant
Portsea is within about 1 mile of 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. Most of the South East has hard water, which leaves limescale on sealant, grout and fittings.
Rented homes near Portsmouth Harbour station change hands often, and a regrout while the flat is empty is quicker than working around a tenant. If you look after a building such as Portsmouth Grammar School, we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes.
Portsea is about 1 mile south-west of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Portsea gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. Our Portsmouth coverage runs to 19 places, Portsea among them.
Every address in PO1, PO12 and PO5 is covered for regrouting, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Regrouting is available to properties on Main Road, Park Road and Scott Road. Neighbouring places we cover for regrouting include Portsmouth Point (1 mile south), Clayhall (2 miles south-west), Haslar (2 miles south-west), Alverstoke (2 miles south-west) and Privett (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Hilsea (3 miles north-east), Wymering (4 miles north-east), Paulsgrove (4 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north-east), Drayton (4 miles north-east) and Farlington (5 miles north-east).
What’s near Portsea
Around Portsea, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Ship & Castle pub, St Jude's CofE Primary School and Charter Academy. Portsea has its own railway station: Portsmouth Harbour station. Nearby you’ll also find Royal Portsmouth Hospital (0.8 miles east) and Genesis Expo Creationist Museum (within half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
What happens on the day
Good joint work is mostly preparation, and we do not rush it. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. All told, the work takes a few hours for a shower enclosure, longer for a whole room. In a smaller place like Portsea, parking is seldom the issue; lanes, gates and long drives are worth mentioning. If the job is outside, tell us about side access and how high the joints are.
- First, we check for loose or hollow tiles and point out any we find.
- The old grout comes out to a consistent depth, without damaging the tiles.
- We vacuum the joints and clean out the dust.
- We fill the joints with new grout, then clean the tiles.
- Corners and edges are resealed with flexible silicone, not grout.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Clear the area around the work
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
Get a quote
If you’re in Portsea and need regrouting, call 0345 464 0079 or email us. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and you’ll get a clear quote before work begins.
Related advice
Landlord and commercial work in Portsea
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
Hotels need rooms back in use, so we plan the work room by room. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
When to call us in Portsea
When tiles or the wall behind them move, the grout cracks. Loose tiles, bouncy floors and timber walls can all do it, which is why we check the tiles first.
Most people get in touch when they notice something like this:
- Old grout in a dated colour
- Good tiles let down by tired grout
- Floor grout that won’t come clean
- Grout that’s cracking and breaking up
In the older streets around St Ann's Church, timber floors under older bathrooms flex, so joints need a sealant that moves with them.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Whether the sealant suits the joint
- Are they insured?
- Whether VAT is included
Looking after it afterwards
A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:
- Keep the fan on after showering
- Get any tile that moves checked promptly
- Rinse soap off the tiles after each shower
- Clean grout with a mild bathroom cleaner
Use a gentle cleaner on the grout with a soft brush. Avoid neat bleach and strong acid descalers, as they can break grout down.
Grout that stays dark after cleaning is starting to fail. Regrouting at this stage is straightforward while the tiles are still sound.
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About regrouting
Surface by surface
Bathroom floors
Regrouting a floor brightens the whole room. The edges where floor meets wall or bath get silicone.
Wet rooms
Wet rooms have water across the floor, so good grout is important. We check for loose tiles before starting.
Should I try it myself first?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
Portsea: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Portsea?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our work covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Portsmouth Harbour station?
Yes, we work for landlords and letting agents. You can call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the address and a few details, and we’ll give you a fixed price before work begins.
Is regrouting a chance to pick a new grout colour?
Yes. Many customers do. A darker grout hides marks better and lighter grout gives a fresher look.
Is it OK to seal over old sealant?
No, and we never do. It may look fine at first, but the new layer lifts away from the old one. The old sealant has to come out completely.
How long will you be here?
A typical job takes a few hours for a shower enclosure, longer for a whole room, including the preparation. We will confirm how long when we quote.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes, always, and completely. New sealant won’t bond properly to old, so the joint is cleaned back first.
Does someone need to be in?
Access is agreed with you when the job is booked. Indoors, that normally means someone at home.
Can I do it myself?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. The usual mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using too much.