Melbourne tiled balcony specialists

Balcony Regrouting & Resealing in Melbourne

Last updated: September 2026

The Seal Guys regrout and reseal leaking tiled balconies across Melbourne with Mapei Kerapoxy epoxy grout, without removing tiles. We remove the failed grout and sealant, clean out the joints, regrout with epoxy and reseal the perimeter, the door threshold and any balustrade posts. Balconies up to 5 m² start from $2,200 + GST.

When balcony regrouting is the right fix

Most leaking tiled balconies leak because water gets in through cracked grout, failed perimeter sealant, the door threshold or around balustrade posts. Once it's through, it soaks into the bed below the tiles and shows up as:

  • Water stains, drips or bubbling paint on the ceiling or wall below
  • White powdery deposits (efflorescence) coming out of the grout lines
  • Cracked or missing grout, and failed sealant along the walls
  • Hollow-sounding (drummy) tiles
  • Damp carpet or musty smells in the room next to or below the balcony

Sealing those entry points with epoxy is the least disruptive fix. If there's a failed membrane, poor falls (the floor doesn't drain away properly), a cracked screed or structural damage, regrouting won't fix it on its own. We inspect for this and tell you upfront.

Tiled balcony before epoxy regrouting and resealing in MelbourneBefore
Tiled balcony after epoxy regrouting and resealing in MelbourneAfter

How much does balcony regrouting cost in Melbourne?

Balcony sizePrice (ex GST)
Up to 5 m²from $2,200
6–8 m²from $2,400
9–12 m²from $3,100
13–20 m²from $4,000
Over 20 m²individually quoted

Smaller tiles, mosaics, existing epoxy, drummy tiles, upper-level access and extra work (door thresholds, drains, balustrade posts) change the price. Send photos and rough measurements for a fixed quote.

What's included

  • Remove deteriorated grout and failed perimeter sealant
  • Clean the joints and remove efflorescence where needed
  • Regrout with Mapei Kerapoxy epoxy grout
  • Reseal the perimeter, movement joints, door threshold and balustrade penetrations as quoted
  • Final clean

Apartments and owners corporations

Many of the balconies we treat are in apartment blocks, where the leak shows up in the unit below. In most buildings, balcony works need owners corporation approval first. We can provide a written scope and quote for the committee or strata manager.

Weather and timing

Balcony work needs dry weather, both before and after. We'll book around the forecast and confirm how long to stay off the balcony while the epoxy cures.

What Melbourne customers say

“Very happy with the re-grouting work completed on our bathroom and balcony. The team was professional, efficient, and the finish looks fantastic.”

Shrinidhi R., Google review

“...fixed my leaking balcony very quickly. They also helped with bathroom waterproofing prevention and came back afterwards to check everything was working well.”

Jingjing L., Google review

Balcony regrouting FAQs

Can you fix a leaking balcony without removing tiles?

Often, yes. When the water is getting in through grout, sealant, thresholds or posts, epoxy regrouting and resealing stops it without lifting a tile.

Will it stop the leak into the apartment below?

If the entry points are the grout and sealant, yes. These are surface-remediation works. They don't replace a failed membrane, which is why we inspect before quoting.

Do you work on apartment balconies?

Yes, with owners corporation approval where it's needed.

What tiles can you do?

Most ceramic and porcelain tiles. Natural stone and textured tiles need an inspection.

Get a fixed balcony regrouting quote

Send photos and rough measurements so we can assess the visible condition and prepare a scope.