Kent · England
Regrouting in Ratling
Raking out old, cracked or stained grout and regrouting tiled walls and floors for Ratling, backed by a one-year guarantee. Call for a quick quote.
- Grout washed out of a shower
- Greasy, stained grout behind the hob
- A grout colour that no longer suits the room
What affects the quote in Ratling
Your quote is based on your job. We look at:
- The size of the job
- How easy the joints are to reach
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- The product the joint needs
Commercial jobs are quoted on the same basis as homes: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, along with when we can work on site. Call for a quick quote and we’ll go through it with you.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- The rough size of the job
- A few photos by email, if you can
- Where the property is
- Whether it has been sealed before
Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location. A few pictures by email make the job easier to understand.
About our regrouting in Ratling
Most regrouting jobs include resealing too. Grout is for the joints between tiles, but internal corners and edges flex, so they’re sealed with silicone rather than grout. Doing both at once leaves the whole area sound. If you’re dealing with floor grout that won’t come clean and shower grout that has worn away, we can help.
For a small place like Ratling, regrouting is planned like any other job: the journey and access are simply agreed in advance. Once we are there, the bathroom or kitchen gets the same care as anywhere else.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we will sort it.
- Location
- Ratling (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- Telephone
- 0345 464 0079
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why deal with it now?
Grouting over old grout rarely lasts. A thin skin on top tends to break off, taking any repair with it. Raking out to a consistent depth gives the new grout something to hold. Where a wall is exposed, as many are in small places like Ratling, wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
We do not show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. Call for a quick quote and we will talk you through it.
Why book with us
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Old sealant always removed completely
- Full insurance on every job
Take a look at what affects the cost and customer reviews.
When it is not the sealant
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Tiles that have come away from the wall
- Waterproofing that has failed below the tiling
- Tiles that are chipped or split
Not sure which it is? You can phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will tell you honestly.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Tiled floors
- Shower walls
- Bathroom wall tiles
- Wet rooms
- Kitchen splashbacks
- Bathroom floors
Regrouting in Ratling: local notes
Most of the South East has hard water, which leaves limescale on sealant, grout and fittings, and it has to be cleaned off before new sealant goes in.
Rented homes near Adisham station change hands often, and a regrout while the flat is empty is quicker than working around a tenant. Managing a site like St Joseph's Catholic Primary School? Then we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes.
Ratling is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Ratling gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. Ratling is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover for regrouting. Our Chelmsford page covers work nearby, about 47 miles away.
Jobs for regrouting in CT3 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Ratling include Nonington (1 mile south-east), Snowdown (1 mile south), Goodnestone (1 mile north-east), Chillenden (2 miles east) and Woolage Village (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Near you in Ratling
For rail, the closest station is Adisham station, roughly 0.5 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
Your questions about regrouting in Ratling
Will you come out to Ratling?
Yes, Ratling is covered. Our work covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest places. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
I let a flat near Adisham station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 0345 464 0079 or email us with the details for a clear quote.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
Our base is Crawley, with over 20 years’ experience. Our area covers South East England, London and Scotland.
Do you guarantee regrouting?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Always. Sealing over the old bead is the commonest cause of early failure, and it’s something we never do.
How much does regrouting cost in Ratling?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Ask us for a quote and we’ll talk you through it.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. Commercial and hotel work is a large part of what we do, as well as homes. We can talk about working times when we quote.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured for every job we do.
When to call us in Ratling
Soap scum and limescale build up on grout and stick to it. In time the grout under it darkens and breaks down, and at that point, new grout is the better answer.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Floor grout that won’t come clean
- Corners filled with grout instead of silicone
- Grout that makes sound tiles look old
- Kitchen splashback grout stained by grease
For an older house near a landmark such as St Peter, timber floors under older bathrooms flex, so joints need a sealant that moves with them.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- Which sealant they’ll use, and why
- How the colour is chosen
- How long to leave it before use
Can I do it myself?
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, then guaranteed for a year.
Aftercare tips
How long the joints last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Open a window or run the fan to clear steam
- Get any tile that moves checked promptly
- Rinse the tiles after showering
- Use gentle cleaners on grout
Clean the grout with a mild bathroom cleaner with a soft brush. Keep harsh bleach and acid limescale removers away from it because they wear grout away.
If grout in the shower is washing out, act soon. Every shower pushes more water into the gaps and it can end up in the wall or the ceiling below.
What happens on the day
Before we leave, we go over the finished joints with you and explain the cure time. The work normally takes a few hours for a shower enclosure, longer for a whole room, depending on the amount of work. Somewhere like Ratling needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. Everything for the job comes with us, so a second trip is avoided where possible.
- We check the tiles for any that are hollow or loose.
- We rake out the grout evenly, protecting the tile edges.
- The joints are vacuumed clean.
- We regrout the joints and clean the tile faces.
- We finish with silicone in the moving joints.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
Ask for a quote
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and email photos if that’s easy.