Scotland
Regrouting in West Lothian
From the largest town to the smallest village in West Lothian, our applicators can help with regrouting. Clear quotes up front, and a one-year guarantee.
Regrouting across West Lothian
Raking out old, cracked or stained grout and regrouting tiled walls and floors. Choose your town from the list to see local details, and call or email us for a quick quote.
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More services in West Lothian
- Sand mastic for sash & case windows
- Gutter, fascia & soffit sealing
- Remedial sealant & repairs
- External & façade joints
- Fire-rated sealant
- Bathroom & kitchen resealing
- Glazing & conservatory sealant
- Window & door mastic
- New-build mastic & snagging
- Floor & skirting joints
- Commercial & hotel sealant
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Our regrouting service in West Lothian
Most regrouting jobs include resealing too. Grout is for the joints between tiles, but internal corners and edges flex, so they need flexible silicone instead. Renewing both together means nothing is left half-done. We work on shower walls, tiled floors and bathroom wall tiles, and the jobs we see most are floor grout that has worn and darkened and splashback grout that has darkened.
We work through the job in order: protect, prepare, seal, tidy. For most jobs that takes a few hours for a shower enclosure, longer for a whole room.
- We start by checking the tiles for any that are loose or hollow.
- We rake out the old grout to an even depth, taking care of the tile edges.
- Dust and debris are vacuumed out of every joint.
- Fresh grout goes into the joints and the tile faces are wiped clean.
- The corners and edges get new silicone, because grout there would crack.
How we quote
What it costs depends on the size of the job, how hard the old material is to remove and access to the work. You will have a clear quote before any work starts.
Why choose Mr Mastic
- One-year guarantee on every job
- Tidy, careful work
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- We’re fully insured
How to get a quote
If you’re in West Lothian and need regrouting, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you’ll get a clear quote before any work starts.
Around Livingston
Around Livingston, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Inveralmond Community High School, St. Margaret's Academy and The NewYearField pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Livingston North station, about 1.1 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Almond Valley Heritage Centre (1.3 miles south-west) and St John's Hospital (less than half a mile south-west). Not far away are Dechmont Law.
Bathrooms and kitchens across West Lothian
Homes across West Lothian range from older properties to new builds, with plenty of rented property in places like Livingston, Bathgate and Linlithgow. Regrouting keeps bathrooms and kitchens watertight and looking cared for.
Our work covers the whole of Scotland, West Lothian included. Journeys are planned ahead, and outside jobs are booked around the forecast. In the coastal parts of West Lothian, the sea-facing side of a building takes the most weather, and that’s where sealant usually gives up first. Good preparation and the right sealant help it cope.
Livingston: In the older streets around St Andrew's Church, timber floors under older bathrooms flex, so joints need a sealant that moves with them. Schools such as Inveralmond Community High School are buildings too, and we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes.
When something else is needed
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what new sealant won’t do:
- Leaks from pipes, valves or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Loose tiles, which need refixing first
- A structure that flexes behind the tiles
Looking after it afterwards
A little care helps the new joints last. Our advice:
- Keep harsh bleach and acid cleaners off the grout
- Give the walls a quick rinse after use
- Wipe or squeegee the shower walls
- Use gentle cleaners on grout
Have any tile that moves checked right away. A loose tile cracks the grout around it and open a path for water.
Once grout cracks, it tends to get worse. Water gets in behind and the tiles can start to loosen, so regrouting early can save a retile.
Common problems we fix in West Lothian
When tiles or the wall behind them move, the grout cracks. Loose tiles, bouncy floors and timber walls can all do it, which is why we check the tiles first.
Common reasons people contact us are:
- Cracked or crumbling grout lines
- Stained grout that cleaning won’t shift
- Greasy, stained grout behind the hob
- Good tiles let down by tired grout
How the job changes by surface
Wet rooms
In a wet room, the whole floor gets wet, so sound grout really matters. We check for loose tiles before starting.
Corners and edges
Corners flex as the building moves, so we seal them rather than grout them.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
If you are set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.
Questions from West Lothian
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often happy for the work to be arranged.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on where the joints are. For work indoors, someone needs to let us in, and for outside work we’ll agree access with you when we book.
Do you work for letting agents?
Yes, often. Several properties can go on one quote, and between tenancies is a good time for the work.
Will the sealant be renewed as well as the grout?
Yes, in most cases. New grout beside old sealant wouldn’t look right and wouldn’t keep water out.
What guarantee comes with the work?
Our one-year guarantee covers every job, including regrouting.
Is it messy?
Tidy work is part of the job. Nearby surfaces are protected, and we clear up when we are done.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. We’ve worked for hotels, offices and other businesses, and we’re fully insured.