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Regrouting in Upminster

We cover Upminster 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 grout along the bath or tray
  • Kitchen splashback grout stained by grease
  • A grout colour that no longer suits the room

Book regrouting in Upminster

Why it’s worth doing now in Upminster

Patching a few joints can look like a quick win, but the patches often do not match and the old grout carries on failing. Regrouting the whole area gives an even, lasting finish. Damp from a failed joint spreads quietly in older London brickwork and timber, and by the time it shows on a wall or ceiling in Upminster, the repair is bigger than the sealant job would have been.

We do not show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and we will talk you through it.

Why book with us

  • Rated 4.9 stars on Google
  • A 12-month guarantee on all work
  • More than 20 years in sealant work
  • Neat joints and a tidy finish

See what affects the cost or what customers say.

About our regrouting in Upminster

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 has a way in behind the tiling. Our job is to rake it out and put new grout in, then reseal the corners and edges. If you have splashback grout that has darkened and crumbling grout between the tiles, we can help.

Across London, a large share of homes are flats, conversions or mansion blocks, so a bathroom is often directly above a neighbour’s ceiling. In Upminster, that is a good reason to put tired sealant and grout right early.

We stand behind the work with a 12-month guarantee, so you are not left on your own once the job is done.

Where
Upminster (RM14, RM11)
Region
Greater London
Cover
A year, on every job
Quote
A clear price before any work starts
Phone
0345 464 0079
Last updated
26 October 2026
Sealant gun being used along the bath-to-tile joint in a beige tiled bathroom

DIY sealant or a professional job?

The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. Everything old must be removed first.

Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.

What affects the cost of regrouting

We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:

  • Access and height
  • The number of rooms or windows
  • Mould in or behind the old joints
  • Working hours on commercial sites

Rather than a set price list, we price the job in front of us: the amount of work, the old material and the access. The price is agreed before we begin.

Helping us quote

When you call or email, it’s useful to know:

  • A few pictures by email, if you can
  • How we’d reach the joints
  • If someone has resealed it before
  • The problem you’ve noticed

For a quote, call 0345 464 0079 or email us with the location and a short description of the problem. We’ll give you a clear quote before any work starts.

What we’re called out for in Upminster

Grout used in corners or along the bath cracks because those joints flex. Those joints should be silicone, and when they are not, water gets in.

If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:

  • Grout in a colour the owner wants to change
  • Discoloured grout on otherwise sound tiles
  • Corners filled with grout instead of silicone
  • Grout that is cracking and breaking up

Managing a site like Upminster Junior 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.

Comparing quotes

  • Whether the sealant suits the joint
  • The length of the guarantee
  • Whether they seal over old material or remove it
  • How the colour is chosen

10 questions to ask before you book

Regrouting in Upminster: local notes

London has hard water, so limescale builds up on sealant, grout and fittings. In a London flat, water from a failed bath or shower seal can reach the neighbours below, which is why it’s worth fixing early.

Homes close to Church of St Laurence include some older properties, and older homes can move a little, which is hard on rigid grout and tired sealant. If you let a flat or house near Upminster station, a regrout while the flat is empty is quicker than working around a tenant.

Upminster is about 2 miles east of Hornchurch, in Greater London. Every kind of property in Upminster can book us for regrouting. The work is guaranteed for a year. We cover 764 towns and villages across Greater London, large and small. We also work in London, about 16 miles from Upminster.

All of RM14 and RM11 is within our area for regrouting, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need regrouting at a property on Station Road, Latham Place and Deyncourt Gardens or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out regrouting in Upminster Bridge (1 mile west), Cranham (1 mile east), Emerson Park (1 mile north-west), Hornchurch (2 miles west) and Puddle Dock (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Shoreditch (14 miles west), Walthamstow (12 miles west), Hoxton (15 miles west), Whitechapel (14 miles west), Orpington (14 miles south-west) and Highbury (15 miles west).

Landmarks near Upminster

In Upminster, that means homes and buildings near Eastbrook School, St. Andrew's Park and The Crumpled Horn pub, among other places. Upminster has its own railway station: Upminster station. Other landmarks nearby include Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (0.5 miles north) and The Mercury Mall (3.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Cranham Marsh.

Map of Upminster © OpenStreetMap contributors

What the job involves on each surface

Shower walls

Shower walls get wet every day, so its grout takes the most punishment. It’s often the first place grout washes out.

Corners and edges

Internal corners move, so we seal them rather than grout them.

The process

When we arrive, we start by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Surfaces next to the work are protected before any work begins. The work usually takes a few hours, or longer for a fully tiled room. Many London jobs are in flats, so we come ready for stairs, narrow hallways and shared entrances. If the building has a concierge, managing agent or access rules, tell us when you book.

  1. We agree the area to be regrouted and point out any loose tiles.
  2. We remove the old grout carefully.
  3. Dust is cleared from every joint.
  4. We grout the joints and wipe the tiles clean.
  5. We renew the silicone at the corners and edges.

How to prepare

  • Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
  • Move anything stored near the joints
  • Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work

Getting a quote

The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Let us know the location, the problem and roughly how many joints, and add photos by email if you can.

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FAQs for Upminster

Is parking an issue for regrouting in Upminster?

Parking in Upminster, as in most of London, takes a little planning: a visitor permit or a bay close to the door helps a lot, so mention what’s available when you book.

Do you work for landlords with property near Upminster station?

Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 0345 464 0079 or drop us an email with the details for a clear quote.

Do the sealants smell?

It depends on the product. Some products have a noticeable smell, others very little, and any smell fades as they cure.

Will you leave a mess?

No. We work neatly, protect the area around the joints and tidy up afterwards.

Do you have insurance?

Yes. We are fully insured, and we can confirm the details when we quote.

Do you regrout part of a bathroom, like the shower?

We can. We’ll check the other tiled areas as well and let you know if more needs doing.

Is resealing included with regrouting?

Yes, in most cases. Fresh grout next to old, mouldy silicone would look odd and wouldn’t keep water out.

How long does the job take?

It depends on the size of the job, but most jobs take anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on the area. We will tell you when we quote.

For landlords and businesses

Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy. Several properties can be quoted together.

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements.

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