Medway · England
Rochester Regrouting
We cover Rochester for raking out old, cracked or stained grout and regrouting tiled walls and floors. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly and a 12-month guarantee.
- Cracked or crumbling grout lines
- Stained grout that cleaning will not shift
- A grout colour that no longer suits the room
How we handle regrouting in Rochester
We check the tiles before any grout comes out. If any tiles are loose or sound hollow, we tell you, because regrouting won’t fix what’s behind them. With sound tiles, regrouting is a tidy, lasting improvement. If you have a grout colour that no longer suits the room and kitchen splashback grout stained by grease, we can help, whatever the surface.
Homes around Rochester have been extended and refitted over the decades. Sealant run over the top of an old bead is a common cause of leaks and mould, which is why all the old material has to come out first.
Your job is guaranteed for a year, as with all our work.
What sealant work cannot fix
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Cracked or broken tiles
- Water coming from plumbing rather than grout
- A structure that flexes behind the tiles
If in doubt, call 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will say what we think before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Tiled floors
- Kitchen splashbacks
- Wet rooms
- Bathroom floors
- Shower walls
- Bathroom wall tiles
Landlord and commercial work in Rochester
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. On commercial sites, working times can be discussed when we quote.
For anyone letting property in or around Rochester, jobs at different addresses can be quoted together. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs.
DIY versus a professional finish
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it does not work out, we can still put it right.
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Why act early in Rochester
Regrouting will not help where tiles have come away. We point that out first, so you can decide what to do. On sound tiles, regrouting avoids the upheaval of a retile. In Rochester, as anywhere, most leaks start as a small gap in a joint, and early is when they’re cheapest and quickest to sort.
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all make a difference, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
What you get with us
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- Old sealant always removed completely
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
See how sealant jobs are priced and our reviews.
The process
We work through the job in order: protect, prepare, seal, tidy. For most jobs that takes a few hours, or longer for a fully tiled room. For a job in Rochester, we need access to where the work is and somewhere nearby to park. For outside work, let us know about side access, gates and any upper-floor joints.
- Every tile area is checked for hollow or loose tiles first.
- We rake out the grout evenly, protecting the tile edges.
- The joints are vacuumed clean.
- New grout is pressed into the joints and the tiles are cleaned.
- Silicone goes into the corners and along the edges.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
Getting a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job. When it suits you, ring 0345 464 0079 or email us.
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Your questions about regrouting in Rochester
Do you take on hotel work around Rochester?
Yes. Hotel and guest-house work is part of what we do. Jobs can be programmed room by room, with out-of-hours working possible to arrange.
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Rochester station?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners, and several properties can go on one quote. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear price.
What does regrouting cost?
We do not publish prices, because the cost depends on the job: its size, the old material, access and the product needed. We agree the price before any work begins.
Do you come to Rochester?
Yes, we do. Rochester is part of the area we cover, and the service is the same as everywhere else.
Do I need to be at home?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. Once we have agreed the job, you do not need to watch us work.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. Mr Mastic is fully insured, with over 20 years’ experience in sealant work.
Could my grout be a different colour after regrouting?
Yes. Many customers do. A darker grout hides marks better and lighter grout gives a fresher look.
When can I use the shower again?
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.
How to look after the new joints
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Keep harsh bleach and acid cleaners off the grout
- Use a squeegee on the tiles after showering
- Don’t ignore a tile that feels loose
- Use gentle cleaners on grout
Keep an eye on the silicone in the corners. It’s the part that moves, so it’s usually the first thing to need attention, long before the grout does.
Grout that stays dark after cleaning is starting to fail. At this point it’s a simple regrout, before the joints open up.
Quotes for regrouting in Rochester
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Any working-time requirements on site
- Which sealant suits the joint
- The size of the job
We don’t show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a quick quote, please ring 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we’ll talk you through it.
Helping us quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- If someone has resealed it before
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
If you are in Rochester and need regrouting, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email. A short description of the job and where it is helps us quote, and you’ll get a clear quote before we start.
Bathrooms and kitchens in Rochester
Rochester is within about 3 miles 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. Hard water is the norm across most of the South East, which leaves limescale on sealant, grout and fittings.
Letting a property close to Rochester station? Then stained grout drags a rental down, and regrouting between lets puts that right. If you look after a building such as Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School, its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s. Homes close to Church of St Nicholas include some older properties, and timber floors under older bathrooms flex, so joints need a sealant that moves with them.
Rochester is about 27 miles east of London, in Medway. If you need regrouting in Rochester, please ring 0345 464 0079 or email us for a quick quote. We cover Medway from our Crawley base, Rochester included. Rochester is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we work. You can also see our page for Chelmsford, roughly 24 miles from Rochester.
Postcode districts we cover here for regrouting: ME2, ME1, ME3 and ME4. Whether your property is on High Street, Gundolph Square and Station Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Main roads around Rochester include the A2 and A226, so getting to you is simple. We also cover Strood (1 mile west), Borstal (1 mile south-west), Cuxton (2 miles south-west), Lower Bush (3 miles west) and North Halling (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Gillingham (4 miles east), Chatham (3 miles south-east), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (5 miles south-east), Lordswood (4 miles south-east) and Twydall (4 miles east). Rochester is among the bigger towns we cover in Medway.
Landmarks near Rochester
In Rochester, that means homes and buildings near Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf, Fort Pitt Grammar School and Broomhill Park and the streets around them. You’ll also find Temple School (1.2 miles north) and Royal Crown Hotel (less than half a mile east). Rochester has its own railway station: Rochester station. A little further out are Rochester Castle (less than half a mile east) and Huguenot Museum (under half a mile east). Open spaces near Rochester include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.