Grout failure in a shower is gradual, which means most homeowners notice the signs well before the grout fails completely. Acting early keeps the repair scope smaller and the cost lower. Five signs your shower needs regrouting:
Grout lines that are cracked, crumbling, or separating from the tile edges
Grout that has turned dark, brown, or black and does not clean with surface scrubbing
Silicone at the floor-to-wall junction or around the shower screen that has hardened, yellowed, or pulled away
A visible gap between the tile and the silicone or grout at any junction
A shower that is developing a leak where none existed before
Grout that has turned dark is not always a surface stain. In many cases the discolouration is mould growing inside the grout itself, which cannot be removed by cleaning and requires full grout replacement.
VIP Shower Repairs uses a four-stage process for shower regrouting in Melbourne. No tiles are removed in a standard regrout, keeping disruption and cost to a minimum.
Inspection and scope. We assess the grout lines, silicone junctions, and tile condition to confirm regrouting is the correct repair and identify any tiles that need attention before the new grout is applied.
Grout removal. Existing grout is removed mechanically from all grout lines without damaging the tiles. Silicone at all junctions is cut out and removed completely.
Regrouting and resealing. Fresh grout is applied to all grout lines and allowed to cure. New silicone is applied to all junctions including floor-to-wall, internal corners, and around the shower screen.
10-year waterproof warranty. All waterproofing work completed by VIP Shower Repairs carries a 10-year waterproof warranty, confirmed in writing at completion.
VIP Shower Repairs is based in Keilor Lodge, VIC 3038, and provides shower regrouting services across all suburbs within 100km of Melbourne's CBD, covering inner, northern, and western suburbs for both residential and commercial properties.
We regularly service Keilor, Essendon, Brunswick, Footscray, Yarraville, Newport, Williamstown, Altona, Point Cook, Ascot Vale, Strathmore, Tullamarine, Airport West, Preston, Thomastown, Richmond, Hawthorn, Caroline Springs, and Taylors Lakes. Call 0404 607 006 to confirm availability for your suburb.
Over 20 years of experience in shower regrouting and waterproofing means we have regrouted every tile type, grout configuration, and shower layout common to Melbourne homes. We work exclusively on shower repairs and waterproofing, so the focus on every regrout job is undivided.
We remove all existing grout and silicone before applying new material, rather than grouting over the top of failing material. Regrouting over old grout compresses the new grout into a compromised joint, produces a result that fails faster, and is not something VIP Shower Repairs does. Every regrout starts clean.
Cost depends on the size of the shower, the number of grout lines, and whether silicone replacement and any tile repair are included. VIP Shower Repairs provides a free written quote after assessing the shower, so the cost is confirmed before work begins. Call 0404 607 006 to book a quote.
Yes. In a standard shower regrout, the old grout is removed from the joints mechanically and new grout is applied to the same joints without removing or replacing the tiles. This is how VIP Shower Repairs regroutes every shower unless a tile is cracked or lifted and needs individual replacement.
Most shower regrouts are completed within one day. The new grout requires a curing period before the shower can be used again, typically 24 hours for standard cement grout. Epoxy grout curing times vary by product. We advise on the timeline at the quoting stage.
Shower grout typically lasts 10 to 15 years in a well-maintained shower, though this varies with water quality, cleaning products used, and the original installation quality. Grout that is cracking, crumbling, or showing persistent dark discolouration that does not respond to cleaning should be assessed for replacement regardless of age.
Epoxy grout for showers is more durable, stain-resistant, and mould-resistant than standard cement grout, and does not require periodic sealing. It costs more and is harder to apply, but it lasts significantly longer in a high-moisture shower environment. VIP Shower Repairs can advise on whether epoxy grout suits your specific shower during the quoting stage.
Regrouting removes grout that has mould growing inside it and replaces it with fresh, sealed material that mould cannot penetrate immediately. It does not permanently prevent mould from returning if the bathroom has poor ventilation, as mould grows on grout surfaces in persistently damp conditions. Proper bathroom ventilation and regular cleaning extend the life of new grout significantly.
Shower Repairs: Altona 3018 Ascot Vale 3032 Brunswick 3056 Brunswick West 3055 Caroline Springs 3023. Hillside 3037 Essendon 3040 Footscray 3011 Hawthorn 3122 Keilor 3036 Airport West 3042 Maribyrnong 3032 Melbourne 3000 New Port 3015 Oak Park 3046 Point Cook 3030 Preston 3072 Port Melbourne 3207 Richmond 3121 Strathmore 3041 Taylors Lakes 3038 Thomastown 3074 Tullamarine 3043 Williamstown 3016 Yarraville 3013