Groutix
Shower Regrouting & Leak Repairs in Brighton
Brighton bathrooms are built to last, and plenty of owners would rather keep the tiles they chose, or inherited, than rip them out. We regrout showers, bathroom floors and balconies across Brighton, Hampton and Sandringham without pulling up your tiles, and back eligible shower work with a 10-year waterproof warranty.
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10 Year
Waterproof Warranty
On eligible completed shower regrouting
No Tile
Removal
On most regrouting jobs
Regrouting for Brighton's Period Homes, Townhouses and Bayside Units
Groutix regrouts showers, tiled floors and balconies across Brighton 3186 and the City of Bayside, working from our Gowanbrae base.
Brighton is a house suburb. Most homes are freestanding, a good share are townhouses, and about one in five is a flat. Many have been renovated once or twice, so it's common to find a newer ensuite upstairs and an older main bathroom with original or heritage-style tiles downstairs.
Good tiles usually outlast their grout. When the grout cracks or the silicone goes black, the answer is rarely a new bathroom. We cut out the failed grout, match the colour as closely as we can, and leave the tiles you chose where they are. Closer to the bay, from The Esplanade to Beach Road, balconies and outdoor tiles also take a beating from salt air and winter rain.
57%
Of Brighton Homes Are Separate Houses
ABS Census 2021
73%
Of Brighton Homes Are Owner-Occupied
ABS Census 2021
3186 to 3193
Brighton, Hampton, Sandringham and Beaumaris
All covered from our Gowanbrae base
Shower Regrouting in Brighton
A shower regrout replaces the cracked, mouldy or missing grout and the silicone in your shower, usually in one visit, with the tiles left where they are.
Many Brighton bathrooms still look good from the doorway. Up close, the floor grout is cracking, the corners are going black and the silicone has started to lift. That's the right time to regrout, before water gets under the tiles and a refresh turns into a rebuild.
What a Groutix Shower Regrout Includes
- 1Old grout cut out to depth, not painted over.
- 2Grout colour matched to your existing grout wherever we can.
- 3Old silicone stripped completely, because new silicone won't bond to old.
- 4Your choice of cement grout with sealer, or epoxy grout.
- 5A full clean-up before we leave.
Leaking Shower Repair in Brighton
In a two-storey Brighton home, a leaking ensuite often shows up as a stain on the ceiling downstairs or swollen skirting in the hallway, long before you see water in the bathroom. We find where it's getting out, fix the grout and seals, and tell you straight if it's a membrane problem instead.
Stain Downstairs
A water mark on the ceiling under the ensuite.
Swollen Skirting
Swollen skirting or lifting floorboards outside the bathroom.
Drummy Tiles
Loose or hollow-sounding tiles near the shower.
Musty Smell
A musty smell in the bathroom that won't clear.
Regrouting Is a Surface Repair
It isn't a new waterproofing membrane. Current building rules (NCC 2022) require shower walls to be waterproofed to at least 1,800 mm. If yours wasn't, or it has broken down, we'll say so. Read more on leaking shower repair.
Balcony Regrouting in Brighton and Hampton
Balconies on Brighton and Hampton townhouses and bayside units face salt air, summer sun and winter rain. When the grout gives way, water finds the membrane, then the room below. We cut out failed grout, reseal the edges and door sill, and regrout with a grout made for outdoor use, usually without lifting a tile.
White Crusty Salts
Efflorescence in the grout lines means water is moving through.
Cracked Edge Grout
Cracked or missing grout at the door sill and along the edges.
Pooling Water
Puddles that sit after rain instead of running to the outlet.
Stains Below
Water marks or bubbling paint on the ceiling or wall underneath.
When Regrouting Isn't Enough
If the membrane under the tiles has failed, or the balcony doesn't fall to the drain, regrouting won't fix it. We'll tell you that before you spend money. More detail on our balcony leak repairs page.
Tile, Epoxy and Silicone Work in Brighton
Selling, Leasing or Managing a Brighton Property?
Fresh grout and clean silicone make a bathroom look cared for, in listing photos and in a building inspection, for a fraction of what a renovation costs.
Pre-Sale Refresh
Regrout and reseal before the photographer comes, without the dust and weeks of a renovation.
Inspection Items
Cracked grout or failed silicone flagged in a building report, fixed before settlement.
Rental Turnover
Booked between tenants or around them, with the bathroom out of action for as little time as possible.
Selling or managing a Bayside property?
See how we work with agents, landlords and property managers.
Property ServicesAreas We Cover Around Brighton
We cover Brighton 3186 and Brighton East 3187, plus Hampton, Sandringham, Beaumaris and Black Rock.
Hampton 3188
Regrouting in Hampton
Between the cafes on Hampton Street and the beach at Picnic Point, Hampton mixes original family homes with newer townhouses and apartment blocks with balconies. Balcony regrouting is what Hampton people search for most. Upstairs balconies lose their edge grout first, then water works under the door sill and into the room below. We regrout and reseal balconies, showers and bathroom floors across Hampton and Hampton East, and if a balcony needs a membrane repair rather than a regrout, we'll tell you before you book.
Brighton East 3187
Regrouting in Brighton East
Brighton East has plenty of family homes that have been extended, with a new ensuite or a second storey added along the way. One house can have bathrooms from three different decades. We regrout each one to suit its tiles and match the grout colour wherever we can.
Sandringham 3191
Regrouting in Sandringham
Close to the beach and the station shops, Sandringham mixes period homes with units and newer townhouses near the water. Bathrooms by the bay deal with damp sea air, so mould in the grout is usually the first sign. We regrout showers, floors and balconies across Sandringham.
Beaumaris and Black Rock 3193
Regrouting in Beaumaris and Black Rock
Beaumaris and Black Rock hold one of Australia's densest collections of post-war modernist houses, many with decks, terraces and tiled balconies. On these homes the outdoor tiles take the most weather, and grout that has sat in the sun for decades cracks and lets water underneath. We regrout and reseal balconies, showers and bathroom floors across both suburbs, with care for original features.
We also cover Hampton East and Highett.
Why Brighton Owners Choose Groutix
Keep Your Tiles
No tile removal on most regrouting jobs.
10 Year Waterproof Warranty
On eligible completed shower regrouting. Warranty terms
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Straight Answers
If it's a membrane or plumbing problem, we say so before you pay for a regrout.
What Does Regrouting Cost in Brighton?
The price depends on a few things. We give you a fixed quote once we've seen the job.
Size
How big the shower, balcony or floor is.
Condition
How far the grout and silicone have failed.
Grout Type
Cement grout with sealer, or epoxy grout.
Shower pricing is on our shower regrouting page.
Brighton Regrouting FAQs
Do you cover my part of Bayside?
Yes. We cover Brighton 3186, Brighton East 3187, Hampton and Hampton East 3188, Highett 3190, Sandringham 3191, and Black Rock and Beaumaris 3193, travelling from our Gowanbrae base.
Can you regrout without damaging my original tiles?
Yes, in most cases. We remove the old grout carefully along each joint and leave the tiles in place. If a tile is already cracked or loose, we'll point it out before we start so you can decide whether to replace it.
Can you match my existing grout colour?
We match the colour as closely as we can to the grout you have. Old grout fades and stains unevenly, so regrouting a whole shower or floor gives the most even finish rather than patching a few lines.
Will regrouting stop my ensuite leaking into the room below?
If water is getting through cracked grout or failed silicone, regrouting and resealing usually stops it. If the waterproofing membrane underneath has failed, regrouting alone won't, and we'll tell you that before you book the work.
Is it worth regrouting before selling my Brighton home?
Fresh grout and new silicone make a bathroom look cared for in listing photos and inspections, for a fraction of what a renovation costs. If a building inspector has flagged cracked grout or failed silicone, we can fix it before settlement.
Do you repair balconies in Hampton and Beaumaris?
Yes. We regrout and reseal balconies, terraces and outdoor tiles across Hampton, Beaumaris and the rest of Bayside. If the membrane under the tiles has failed, regrouting won't fix it, and we'll tell you that before you spend money.
Tired Grout or a Leaking Ensuite in Brighton?
Send us a photo or call (03) 7023 8094 for a free quote. We cover Brighton, Hampton, Sandringham and Beaumaris.