Orkney Islands · Scotland
Regrouting in Balfour, Orkney Islands
Regrouting for Balfour, by sealant specialists with 20+ years’ experience. Rated 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews.
- Splashback grout that has darkened
- A grout colour that no longer suits the room
- Grout that stays dark however much it’s cleaned
About our regrouting in Balfour
Regrouting is normally paired with resealing. Grout belongs between tiles, but internal corners and edges flex, so they’re sealed with silicone rather than grout. Renewing both together means nothing is left half-done. Typical jobs include grout that’s cracking and breaking up and grout in a colour the owner wants to change, on bathroom wall tiles, bathroom floors and tiled floors.
Being further from a city doesn’t change the work: old material out, joints cleaned and dried, and a fresh, even finish. The journey and access are simply planned in advance.
Our work is backed for twelve months, in Balfour and everywhere else we cover.
- Location
- Balfour (KW17)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why deal with it now?
It’s tempting to fill a few cracks yourself, but the patches often do not match and the old grout carries on failing. Regrouting the whole area gives an even, lasting finish. When the nearest tradesperson is a drive away, it’s tempting to leave a small leak, but water through a failed joint keeps working away until it’s fixed.
What you pay reflects the work, not guesswork. That is why we ask a few questions first and agree the price before starting.
Why Balfour customers choose us
- Tidy, careful work
- 4.9 on Google from 180+ five-star reviews
- We never seal over old sealant
- 20+ years of sealant experience
Quotes for regrouting in Balfour
You will get a clear quote before we start. It’s based on:
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- Whether the work is at height
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Any mould that needs treating
Some things make a job bigger or smaller: how much old sealant there is and how stubborn it is, whether mould needs treating, and whether we need extra access for height. Your quote takes all of that into account.
Asking for a quote
To make quoting easier, let us know:
- How we’d reach the joints
- The address or postcode of the job
- The problem you’ve noticed
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that is easier. Describe what needs sealing and we will talk you through the work before giving you a price.
When to call us in Balfour
A poor original job is a common cause. Grout that was too wet, not packed in or cleaned off too hard tends to wash out early.
Look out for these signs:
- Grout that stays dark however much it’s cleaned
- Splashback grout that has darkened
- Shower grout that has worn away
- Cracked or crumbling grout lines
For jobs in and around Balfour, choosing the right material for each joint is as important as a tidy finish.
Comparing quotes
- Whether all the old sealant comes out first
- What preparation is included
- How the colour is chosen
- What the cure time is
DIY versus a professional finish
A DIY attempt doesn’t rule out a professional job. We cut it out and start again, so just mention it when you contact us.
Too much sealant is as bad as too little. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
What else we do in Balfour
What we do, step by step
The work is kept neat and contained to the area we are working on. Expect the work to take a few hours, or longer for a fully tiled room. For a place like Balfour, longer drives are planned in advance. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- Every tile area is checked for hollow or loose tiles first.
- We rake out the grout evenly, protecting the tile edges.
- We vacuum the joints so the new grout bonds.
- New grout is pressed into the joints and the tiles are cleaned.
- We finish with silicone in the moving joints.
How to prepare
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
- Clear the area around the work
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
Get a quote
We do not publish a price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To arrange one, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Advice
Regrouting around Balfour
Balfour is within about 3 miles 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. Island jobs need planning around ferries and the weather, so the more notice, the better.
Around Balfour, as everywhere, regrouting is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Balfour is about 4 miles north-east of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Balfour gets the same service as everywhere we cover: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. We cover 51 towns and villages across the Orkney Islands, from the larger towns to small villages.
Our applicators cover all of the KW17 postcode area for regrouting. Other places close to Balfour include Kirkwall (4 miles south-west), Gorseness (5 miles north-west), Blackhill (5 miles south-west), Tankerness (6 miles south-east) and Isbister (6 miles west). Remote and island addresses need a little more planning, so please mention your location when you drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Landmarks near Balfour
Other landmarks nearby include Langskaill House (4.2 miles north-west) and Balfour Hospital (4.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Balfour includes Loch of Westhill and Ward of Gairsay.
Your questions about regrouting in Balfour
Do you cover smaller places like Balfour?
Yes. Balfour is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, including the islands, where work is planned around ferry crossings. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can you do regrouting in Balfour?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Balfour is part of that. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Will regrouting fix loose tiles?
Regrouting won’t fix loose tiles. We flag any loose or hollow tiles before starting so you know where you stand.
How much does regrouting cost in Balfour?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. To get one, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a short description of the job.
How long does the job take?
That depends on the amount of work, but as a guide it takes a few hours, or longer for a fully tiled room. We will give you a better idea when we quote.
Do you work for hotels and businesses?
Yes. Hotels, offices and other businesses use us and we’re fully insured.
When can I use the shower again?
The wait depends on the materials and how warm the room is. We will give you a time to follow at the end of the visit.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We’re ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
When it is not the sealant
Sealant is not the answer to every problem, and we’d rather say so up front. It won’t solve:
- Waterproofing that has failed below the tiling
- Damaged tiles that need replacing
- Tiles that are loose or hollow behind
If in doubt, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll say what we think.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Tiled floors
- Kitchen splashbacks
- Wet rooms
- Shower walls
- Bathroom wall tiles
- Bathroom floors
For landlords and businesses
Letting agents and landlords in Balfour can book us as well as householders. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.