Orkney Islands · Scotland
Abune-the-Hill Regrouting
Raking out old, cracked or stained grout and regrouting tiled walls and floors for householders, landlords and businesses in Abune-the-Hill. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Corners filled with grout instead of silicone
- Grout that makes sound tiles look old
- Greasy, stained grout behind the hob
Regrouting for homes and businesses in Abune-the-Hill
We take the old grout out to a consistent depth, taking care not to chip the tile edges. The joints are then vacuumed, regrouted and cleaned off, with silicone renewed in the corners. If you are dealing with grout in corners that has cracked and splashback grout that has darkened, we can help, on bathroom floors, tiled floors and shower walls alike.
Being further from a city doesn’t change the work: everything old is cut out, the joints are cleaned and dried, and new sealant or grout goes in. We just plan the journey and access beforehand.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by our 12-month guarantee in Abune-the-Hill and across the Orkney Islands.
- Place
- Abune-the-Hill (KW17)
- Wider area
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens on the day
Our applicators work methodically: protect, prepare, seal, tidy. Typically it takes a few hours, or longer for a fully tiled room. In smaller Scottish places, parking is generally less of an issue than access and distance. Tell us how to find the property and how to reach the work, and the visit is planned around that.
- We check the tiles for any that are hollow or loose.
- We rake out the grout evenly, protecting the tile edges.
- The joints are vacuumed clean.
- We regrout the joints and clean the tile faces.
- Silicone goes into the corners and along the edges.
Getting ready for the visit
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Let us know about parking restrictions
Getting a quote
For regrouting in Abune-the-Hill, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and we will agree the price before any work begins.
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Abune-the-Hill: your questions answered
Do you cover Abune-the-Hill for regrouting?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Abune-the-Hill is part of that. You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing, and we will send you a clear quote.
What guarantee comes with regrouting in Abune-the-Hill?
All our work, in Abune-the-Hill and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We are also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. As well as homeowners, we work for landlords, agents, businesses and hotels in Abune-the-Hill.
Do I need to be at home?
For indoor joints, yes, someone needs to let us in. Once we’ve agreed the job, you don’t need to watch us work.
Which products do you use?
We choose the sealant for the joint, not the other way round. Movement, water and weather all affect the choice, and we will tell you what we’re using.
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the product. Some smell for a while, some hardly at all.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes, and it often makes sense. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit, so mention them when you ask for a quote.
Can you change the grout colour?
Yes. Many customers do. Darker grout can hide marks, while lighter grout brightens a room.
Looking after it afterwards
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. We suggest:
- Don’t use strong acidic cleaners on grout
- Rinse the tiles after showering
- Check the corner silicone every few months
- Clean grout with a mild bathroom cleaner
A squeegee or cloth over the tiles after use stops soap and water sitting on the grout. Ventilate the room well to help it dry out.
Grout that is washing out of a shower shouldn’t be left. Each shower drives water into the open joints and it can end up in the wall or the ceiling below.
Quotes for regrouting in Abune-the-Hill
You’ll get a clear quote before work begins. It’s based on:
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- Working hours on commercial sites
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- The product the joint needs
Instead of a standard rate, we look at what your job involves: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You will know the price before we begin.
Helping us quote
When you call or email, these details help:
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- The rough size of the job
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Where the property is
Every job is quoted individually. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details and send photos if you have them.
What else we do in Abune-the-Hill
Different surfaces, different methods
Corners and edges
Where tiles meet a bath, tray or worktop, the joint is sealed. Grout there would crack.
Kitchen splashbacks
Splashback grout picks up grease and cooking stains. Once it’s stained, new grout is often the only fix.
Bathrooms and kitchens in Abune-the-Hill
Abune-the-Hill is within about 1 mile of the coast. Coastal homes, holiday lets and guest houses can see heavy bathroom use in busy months, and sealant and grout that work that hard wear out sooner. Scottish Water supplies are generally soft, so limescale is less of a problem than in hard-water areas. But mould still grows into sealant and grout in a room that doesn’t dry out.
For jobs in and around Abune-the-Hill, choosing the right material for each joint is as important as a tidy finish.
Abune-the-Hill is about 15 miles north-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Anywhere in KW17, we can carry out regrouting at your property. Abune-the-Hill is one of 51 places in the Orkney Islands where we work for regrouting.
Here we cover the KW17 postcode area for regrouting. Close by, we work in The Barony (2 miles west), Evie (5 miles east), Dounby (5 miles south), Skeabrae (5 miles south) and Scarwell (6 miles south-west). For island and remote addresses, the job takes a little more planning, so mention it when you ask for a quote.
Local landmarks in Abune-the-Hill
Well-known places in the area include Earl's Palace (3 miles west) and Kirbuster Farm Museum (2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Birsay moors RSPB Reserve and Hundland Hill.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Abune-the-Hill
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.
Hotels need rooms back in use, so we plan the work room by room around your bookings where we can. We have worked in hotels as well as homes and businesses.
When something else is needed
In fairness, some problems need a different trade:
- A structure that flexes behind the tiles
- Cracked or broken tiles
- A leaking wet room membrane
If in doubt, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we seal
- Kitchen splashbacks
- Tiled floors
- Bathroom floors
- Wet rooms
- Bathroom wall tiles
- Shower walls
What we are called out for in Abune-the-Hill
Hard water and soap leave a film on grout that is hard to shift. In time the grout under it darkens and breaks down, and at that point, new grout is the better answer.
It’s worth asking for a quote if you see:
- Floor grout that has worn and darkened
- Shower grout that has worn away
- Grout stained black or orange that will not clean
- Cracked or crumbling grout lines
In and around Abune-the-Hill, as anywhere, good regrouting starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Before you book anyone
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- The length of the guarantee
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- Who turns up on the day