Wokingham · England
Regrouting in Reading
Regrouting for Reading, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. 180+ five-star Google reviews and a 4.9 rating.
- Cracked or crumbling grout lines
- Kitchen splashback grout stained by grease
- Discoloured grout on otherwise sound tiles
About our regrouting in Reading
A grout colour change can freshen a room without retiling. You might go from white to grey, or the other way round. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote. If you have grout that stays dark however much it’s cleaned and grout that makes sound tiles look old, we can help, whatever the surface.
A large town like Reading has plenty of rented homes, and rented bathrooms and kitchens see heavy use. Sorting the joints between tenancies keeps leaks at bay and makes a property easier to let.
You are covered for a year from the day we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please call 0345 464 0079 or send us an email.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Do not use strong acidic cleaners on grout
- Clean grout with a mild bathroom cleaner
- Look at the sealant in the corners now and then
- Don’t ignore a tile that feels loose
Leave the area unused for as long as we advise, so it cures fully. After that, rinse the tiles after showering and let the room air.
Grout that stays dark after cleaning is starting to fail. Regrouting at this stage is straightforward, before the joints open up.
Reading homes and their sealant
Hard water is the norm across most of the South East, so limescale builds up on sealant, grout and fittings. Reading has hotels and guest accommodation nearby. Hotel bathrooms are part of our work as well as homes, and can be done room by room.
Letting a property close to Reading West station? Then stained grout drags a rental down, and regrouting between lets puts that right. If you look after a building such as Coley Primary School, 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.
Reading is about 38 miles west of London, in Wokingham. Every kind of property in Reading is covered for regrouting, old or new, large or small. The work is guaranteed for a year. Our area takes in 35 places across Wokingham.
Jobs for regrouting in RG6, RG31, RG1 and RG30 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Downshire Square, Market Way and Market Place or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. You will find Reading on the A4 and A33, so it’s easy for us to get to. If you are just outside Reading, we cover Coley Park (1 mile south-west), West Reading (1 mile north-west), Newtown (1 mile east), Lower Caversham (1 mile north-east) and Whitley (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Wokingham (6 miles south-east), Woodley (3 miles east), Crowthorne (9 miles south-east), Lower Earley (3 miles south-east), Winnersh (4 miles east) and Woosehill (6 miles south-east). Being one of Wokingham’s larger places, Reading has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Near you in Reading
Typical jobs here are in homes near Former Kennet Arms, Eldon Square and Kendrick School. Also close by are University of Reading library (1.5 miles south-east) and Eurospeak Language School (0.5 miles north). The nearest railway station is Reading West station, roughly 0.7 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find The Oracle (less than half a mile north-east) and Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (0.8 miles east). The countryside around Reading includes Sonning Hill and Longwater.
Reading questions
Do you work for landlords with property near Reading West station?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just ring 0345 464 0079 or email us and tell us about the property, and we will send you a clear quote.
Do you take on hotel work around Reading?
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.
Should I try DIY first?
Sometimes. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
How soon can the shower be used after regrouting?
Before we leave, we’ll tell you how long to wait. Both the grout and the silicone need time to cure before the shower is used.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. More than one area can be quoted together.
What information do you need?
A short description and the location. If we need more, we will ask.
Do you grout the corners?
Silicone. Grout belongs between the tiles, while corners and edges need a joint that can move.
Do you reseal at the same time?
Yes, in most cases. New grout beside old sealant wouldn’t look right and could still leak.
What sealant work can’t fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or other trade rather than us:
- Movement in a stud wall or floor
- Failed tanking or waterproofing under the tiles
- Water coming from plumbing rather than grout
If in doubt, phone 0345 464 0079 or send us an email and we will say what we think.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Tiled floors
- Bathroom floors
- Kitchen splashbacks
- Wet rooms
- Shower walls
- Bathroom wall tiles
What affects the cost of regrouting
We quote each job individually. These are the things that affect it:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The number and length of the joints
- Which sealant suits the joint
We don’t show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote.
Asking for a quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Please mention:
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- The address or postcode of the job
- How we’d reach the joints
- Roughly how big the job is
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is.
Towns and villages near Reading
Also in Reading
For landlords and businesses
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.
We work for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. Sealant work between tenants keeps a property looking cared for before the next move-in.
What we’re called out for in Reading
Most grout is porous, so it soaks up water, soap and dirt. Given time, it discolours and begins to break down and showers that get daily use suffer most.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Dirty, worn grout on a tiled floor
- Grout in a colour the owner wants to change
- Discoloured grout on otherwise sound tiles
- Grout in corners that has cracked
Homes close to All Nations Christian Centre include some older properties, and walls and floors in older homes can move, and sealant and grout show it first.
Before you book anyone
- What happens if the job turns out different
- Who turns up on the day
- How the surfaces are prepared before sealing
- How long to leave it before use
What happens if it’s left?
Patching a few joints can look like a quick win, but the patches often do not match, and the old grout keeps failing around them. Regrouting the whole area gives an even, lasting finish. For businesses in Reading, a room closed because of a leak or mould costs more than the sealant, so it pays to replace failing joints before they get that far.
Rather than a set price list, we look at what your job involves: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You will know the price before we begin.
What you get with us
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- 20+ years of sealant experience
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
What we do, step by step
Good joint work is mostly preparation, so that is where we spend the time. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. In total, it normally takes a few hours for a shower enclosure, longer for a whole room. In Reading, we work in everything from flats and family homes to offices and hotels. Whichever it is, tell us how to get in, where to park and where the work is.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Plan for the work area to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention any tricky access
- Mention any parking rules near the property
Get a quote
For regrouting in Reading, phone 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.