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Regrouting in Tillington, West Sussex

Raking out old, cracked or stained grout and regrouting tiled walls and floors in Tillington, with a 12-month guarantee on every job. Call for a quick quote.

  • A grout colour that no longer suits the room
  • Grout that is cracking and breaking up
  • Grout in corners that has cracked

Regrouting for Tillington homes and businesses

Regrouting in Tillington

Before any work starts, the tiles are checked. If any tiles are loose or sound hollow, we tell you, because regrouting will not fix what’s behind them. Where the tiles are sound, regrouting gives the area a new lease of life. We work on kitchen splashbacks, wet rooms and tiled floors, and common reasons people get in touch are a grout colour that no longer suits the room and discoloured grout on otherwise sound tiles.

For a small place like Tillington, regrouting is planned like any other job: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. In the bathroom or kitchen, the work is the same as in any town.

A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.

Location
Tillington (GU28)
Wider area
West Sussex
Guarantee
One year on every job
Price
Quoted before any work starts
Phone
0345 464 0079
Page updated
26 October 2026
Sealant gun being used along the bath-to-tile joint in a beige tiled bathroom

How the job changes by surface

Corners and edges

We reseal edges at the same time as regrouting, so everything is renewed at once.

Wet rooms

New grout in a wet room keeps the surface sound. It cannot fix waterproofing below the tiles.

DIY sealant or a professional job?

If you are 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 doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.

The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is.

Why act early in Tillington

It’s tempting to fill a few cracks yourself, but patched grout rarely matches the rest and the old grout carries on failing. Regrouting the whole area gives an even, lasting finish. Around Tillington, older homes often have timber in their floors and frames, and water through a failed joint can rot timber if it’s left.

Instead of a standard rate, we look at what your job involves: the amount of work, the old material and the access. The price is agreed before we begin.

Why book with us

  • We’re fully insured
  • Rated 4.9 stars on Google
  • Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
  • Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas

Read what affects the cost and what customers say.

Keeping the joints in good condition

Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:

  • Rinse soap off the tiles after each shower
  • Wipe or squeegee the shower walls
  • Clean grout with a mild bathroom cleaner
  • Do not use strong acidic cleaners on grout

Have any tile that moves checked right away. A loose tile cracks the grout around it and lets water in.

Cracked grout does not stay cracked for long. Water gets behind the tiles, and they can begin to come away, so regrouting early can save a retile.

Do you need regrouting in Tillington?

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.

The most common problems we see are:

  • Cracked grout along the bath or tray
  • Shower grout that has worn away
  • Grout that’s cracking and breaking up
  • Kitchen splashback grout stained by grease

For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Petworth Cof E Primary School, its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s.

Before booking anyone

  • How long to leave it before use
  • What happens if the job turns out different
  • How the colour is chosen
  • What the quote includes, VAT included or not

Choosing a sealant specialist

What sealant work cannot fix

Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:

  • Cracked or broken tiles
  • Leaks from pipes, valves or wastes (a plumber’s job)
  • Movement in a stud wall or floor

Not sure which it is? You can phone 0345 464 0079 or email us and we’ll tell you honestly.

Joints and surfaces we work on

  • Kitchen splashbacks
  • Wet rooms
  • Bathroom floors
  • Tiled floors
  • Shower walls
  • Bathroom wall tiles

What we do, step by step

Every visit runs the same way: we check the joints, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, carry out the job and tidy away. It generally takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on the area. Somewhere like Tillington needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. We bring what the job needs, so it can be finished in one trip where possible.

  1. We agree the area to be regrouted and point out any loose tiles.
  2. We remove the old grout carefully.
  3. The joints are cleaned out and vacuumed.
  4. The new grout goes in, then the tile faces are cleaned.
  5. We renew the silicone at the corners and edges.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
  • Keep children and pets away from the work area
  • Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises

Getting a quote

There’s no standard price list, because every job is different. Instead, we send you a clear quote for your job. To get started, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.

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Bathrooms and kitchens in Tillington

Hard water is the norm across most of the South East, so limescale builds up on sealant, grout and fittings.

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

Tillington is about 12 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Anywhere in GU28, our applicators can take on regrouting. Our area takes in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. For nearby work, see our Crawley page, about 21 miles away.

We work across the GU28 postcode area for regrouting. Regrouting is available to properties on Upperton Road, Cemetery Lane and Tillington Road and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Tillington, we cover Upperton (1 mile north-west), Petworth (1 mile east), Hampers Green (1 mile north-east), Rotherbridge (1 mile south) and River (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Horsham (14 miles east), Worthing (15 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (14 miles south), Chichester (12 miles south-west), Littlehampton (13 miles south) and Rustington (13 miles south-east).

Near you in Tillington

Around Tillington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Old Square Tavern, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Lodsworth Castle (1.9 miles west) and Coultershaw Heritage Site (1.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Graffham Common.

Map of Tillington © OpenStreetMap contributors

Questions from Tillington

What guarantee comes with regrouting in Tillington?

Every job comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever it is. We are fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.

Can you do regrouting in Tillington?

Yes. Our work covers London and the South East, and Tillington is part of that. You can call 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email and let us know what needs doing.

Can you do several jobs on one visit?

Yes, we can. More than one area can be quoted together.

Is it worth trying it myself?

Sometimes. The key is preparation: remove all the old material and work on a clean, dry joint. If it does not work out, we can redo it.

Which products do you use?

We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Movement, water and weather all affect the choice, and we will explain our choice.

Is it OK to seal over old sealant?

No, it won’t last. It may look fine at first, but the new bead soon lifts. Removing the old sealant completely is the only lasting way.

What goes in the corners, grout or silicone?

We use silicone in corners and along edges. Grout in those joints cracks as the building moves.

Could my grout be a different colour after regrouting?

Yes. Many clients do. A darker grout hides marks better, while lighter grout brightens a room.

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