Updated 25 September 2026
Regrout & reseal cost UK 2026
The going rate for regrout & reseal in 2026 is £15–£35/m² (total, ex VAT). Below: a calculator, what the job involves, materials at three price levels, and the prep that changes the price.
Market band£15–£35/m²
Worked example, 10 m²£296
Time on site1 days
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Market band source: MyJobQuote.
What the job involves
| Stage | Task | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| prep | Protect and set out | 0.5 h |
| prep | Rake out old grout | 0.35 h per m² |
| finish | Grout and clean | 0.15 h per m² |
Materials at three price levels
| Material | Budget | Trade choice | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grout 5kg bag | £10 Standard cement grout — Dry areas, standard joints | £16 Flexible grout — Flexible for timber, UFH and wet areas | £24 Stain-resistant flexible grout — Resists staining and mould in kitchens and showers |
Trade prices ex VAT, estimates checked 2026-09-25. Log your receipts in Grafto and your own prices replace these.
What changes the price
- Reseal silicone as well? yes · no
- Grout colour change? same colour · different colour
Good practice
- Old tiles come up so the new floor bonds to a sound base
- Large format needs 3 mm/2 m flatness, clips, back-buttering and two to lift
- Diagonal and herringbone waste about 15%
- Natural stone: white adhesive, seal before grouting
- Mosaic runs at 2–4 m² a day and uses more grout
- Underfloor heating: S1 adhesive, decoupling and movement joints
- Changing colour means raking out fully so the old colour doesn't show
Prep to look for
| Condition | Check | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Mould in grout | black or grey grout lines, mould at the silicone | Mould wash and dry |
| Failed silicone | peeling, black or gapped silicone at bath or tray | Rake out and reseal silicone |
| Cracked or loose tiles | cracked, lifted or missing tiles | Remove old tiles |
| Hollow tiles | Tap test — any hollow sound? | Remove old tiles |
| Damp signs | tide marks, efflorescence, peeling paint | Damp investigation and repair £150–£400. Damp signs: find the cause before tiling |
Questions
How much does regrout & reseal cost in the UK in 2026?
The researched market band is £15–£35/m² (total, ex VAT), from MyJobQuote. A worked example of 10 m² comes to about £284–£311 across budget, trade and premium materials.
How long does regrout & reseal take?
The worked example of 10 m² takes about 1 working days.
What changes the price of regrout & reseal?
Mainly size and access, plus any prep found on site: mould in grout, failed silicone, cracked or loose tiles, hollow tiles.