Melbourne tiled balcony specialists
Last updated: October 2026 · Written by Hervé, Head Installer (15+ years in epoxy grouting and waterproofing)
Yes, most leaking tiled balconies can be fixed without lifting a single tile. The Seal Guys regrout and reseal tiled balconies across Melbourne with Mapei Kerapoxy epoxy grout. We cut out the failed grout and sealant, clean the joints, regrout with epoxy and reseal the perimeter, door threshold and balustrade posts, which is where most balcony water gets in. Balconies up to 5 m² start from $2,200 + GST. We check for membrane, drainage and structural problems first, and if regrouting won't fix your leak, we'll tell you before you book.
AfterBeforeOften, yes. On most tiled balconies the water doesn't come through the tiles. It comes through the gaps around them:
Once water gets past these points, it soaks into the bed under the tiles and runs to the lowest spot it can find, which is often the ceiling of the room or apartment below. Sealing every entry point with epoxy grout and new sealant stops the water at the surface. Nothing needs to be demolished, there's no new tiling, and there's far less noise and mess for you and your neighbours.
Regrouting and resealing are surface repairs. They don't replace the waterproof membrane under the tiles. It probably won't be enough on its own if:
We look for these when we inspect your photos or visit, and we tell you upfront. If your balcony needs a membrane replacement or a rebuild, we'll say so rather than sell you a regrout that won't last.
| Balcony size | Price ex GST |
|---|---|
| Up to 5 m² | from $2,200 + GST |
| 6–8 m² | from $2,400 + GST |
| 9–12 m² | from $3,100 + GST |
| 13–20 m² | from $4,000 + GST |
| Over 20 m² | individually quoted |
These prices include epoxy regrouting of the tiled area and resealing the perimeter. What changes the price:
Send 3–4 photos and rough measurements for a fixed price. Photo quotes are free.
Cement grout is porous. Outdoors it soaks up rain, cracks as the balcony heats and cools, and lets water through to the bed below. Epoxy grout is non-porous and far more resistant to water, staining and mould, which is why we only use epoxy (Mapei Kerapoxy) and never cement grout. epoxy vs cement grout
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 before they start. Whether the owner or the owners corporation pays usually depends on whether the balcony is lot property or common property, so check with your strata manager. We can provide a written scope and quote for the committee or strata manager. Why is my balcony leaking into the apartment below?
Balcony work needs dry weather before and after the job. We book around the forecast. On the quote we confirm how long the job will take and how long to stay off the balcony while the epoxy cures.
10-Year Warranty on eligible epoxy re-grouting work, subject to terms.
"Very happy with the re-grouting work completed on our bathroom and balcony. The team was professional, efficient, and the finish looks fantastic."
"…fixed my leaking balcony very quickly. They also helped with bathroom waterproofing prevention and came back afterwards to check everything was working well."
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Often, yes. When water is getting in through the grout, perimeter sealant, door threshold or balustrade posts, epoxy regrouting and resealing stops it without lifting a tile.
If the water is getting in through the grout and sealant, yes. These are surface repairs, though. They don't replace a failed membrane, which is why we inspect before we quote.
From $2,200 + GST for balconies up to 5 m², $2,400 + GST for 6–8 m², $3,100 + GST for 9–12 m² and $4,000 + GST for 13–20 m². Larger balconies are quoted individually.
In most apartment buildings, yes. We can give you a written scope and quote for the committee or strata manager.
Cracked grout, failed sealant and white powder coming out of the grout lines usually point to surface entry. Water pooling, many loose tiles or cracking concrete point to a deeper problem. Send photos and we'll tell you which it looks like.
Most ceramic and porcelain tiles. Natural stone and textured tiles need an inspection.
All of greater Melbourne. A travel fee applies outside the metro area.
Send photos of the whole balcony, a close-up of the grout and any damage below, plus rough measurements, to 0458 679 629 or through the quote form. We'll reply with a fixed price.
