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Regrouting in Balgreen
Tiled areas in Balgreen need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly.
- Grout in a colour the owner wants to change
- Good tiles let down by tired grout
- Grout stained black or orange that will not clean
Regrouting in Balgreen, done properly
Before we start, the tiles are checked. If any tiles are loose or sound hollow, we tell you, since new grout cannot fix a problem underneath. Where the tiles are sound, regrouting gives the area a new lease of life. If you are dealing with grout that stays dark however much it’s cleaned and cracked or crumbling grout lines, we can help.
Tenement flats are common in all four of Scotland’s big cities, alongside houses and newer flats. With flats above and below, a leak from a tired seal can reach the flat underneath.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we’ll sort it.
- Place
- Balgreen (EH12, EH11, EH4)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Wipe water off the walls when you are done
- Clean with a soft brush, not anything metal
- Stick to mild products for cleaning grout
- Look at the sealant in the corners now and then
Clean the grout with a mild bathroom cleaner and a soft brush. Keep harsh bleach and acid limescale removers away from it, as they can break grout down.
Cracked grout does not stay cracked for long. Water gets behind the tiles, and they can begin to come away, so regrouting early can save a retile.
Why deal with it now?
Bleach can lighten stained grout for a while, but stains and mould that have soaked in tend to return. New grout, with silicone in the corners, deals with the cause. Wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint on the outside of a city building, and in Balgreen, damp can spread through stone and plaster before anyone sees it.
Rather than a set price list, we price the job in front of us: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You will know the price before we begin.
Why us?
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
- 20+ years of sealant experience
How the job changes by surface
Corners and edges
Internal corners move, so they get silicone, not grout.
Kitchen splashbacks
We can regroute a splashback with the kitchen left in place. The worktop edge is finished with silicone.
Regrouting in Balgreen: local notes
Balgreen is close to the coast. Near the coast, holiday lets and guest houses can see bathrooms used by one guest after another, which wears sealant and grout out faster than in a quiet home. There are hotels and other places to stay in and around Balgreen. As well as homes, we work in hotel bathrooms, where resealing and regrouting can be done room by room.
Rented homes near Slateford station change hands often, and a regrout while the flat is empty is quicker than working around a tenant. For an older house near a landmark such as Murrayfield Parish Church, timber floors under older bathrooms flex, so joints need a sealant that moves with them.
Balgreen is about 2 miles west of West End, in Edinburgh. Anywhere in EH12, our applicators can take on regrouting. We cover 175 towns and villages across Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of EH12, EH11 and EH4 is within our area for regrouting. Whether your property is on Whitson Road, Baird Avenue and Balgreen Road or anywhere close by, we can help. You will find Balgreen on the A8, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover Beechmount (1 mile north), Saughtonhall (1 mile east), Murrayfield (1 mile north-east), Westfield (1 mile south-east) and Stenhouse (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Leith (4 miles north-east), Bonnington (4 miles north-east), Greenside (3 miles east), Broughton (3 miles east), Bellevue (3 miles north-east) and Buccleuch (3 miles east).
Landmarks near Balgreen
Typical jobs here are in homes near Gabrielle Keiller Library, St Columba's Parish Church and Roseburn Bar, among other places. Other local landmarks include Saughton Park (0.6 miles south-east), Balgreen Primary School (0.5 miles south-east) and St George's School (1.1 miles north-east). Balgreen’s nearest station is Slateford station, about 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Murrayfield Experience (0.6 miles east) and Corstorphine Hospital (0.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Dunsapie Loch and The New Leaf Co-op.
Honest limits
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what sealant can’t fix:
- Movement in a stud wall or floor
- Waterproofing that has failed below the tiling
- A leaking shower valve or waste
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we seal
- Wet rooms
- Tiled floors
- Bathroom wall tiles
- Bathroom floors
- Shower walls
- Kitchen splashbacks
Do you need regrouting in Balgreen?
Soap scum and limescale build up on grout that is hard to shift. The grout beneath can stain and weaken, and at that point, new grout is the better answer.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Splashback grout that has darkened
- Floor grout that has worn and darkened
- Corners filled with grout instead of silicone
- Grout in a colour the owner wants to change
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Scotus Academy, its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s.
What your quote should include
- Are they insured?
- What guarantee comes with the work
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- How long to leave it before use
The process
Every visit runs the same way: we look at the joints together, protect the area around them, do the work and clear up. Most jobs take a few hours for a shower enclosure, longer for a whole room. Inside a flat in Balgreen, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. Tell us which applies when you book.
- We agree the area to be regrouted and point out any loose tiles.
- We remove the old grout carefully.
- The joints are cleaned out and vacuumed.
- We grout the joints and wipe the tiles clean.
- We renew the silicone at the corners and edges.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Tell us about any previous sealing or DIY attempts
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
Getting a quote
Every job is quoted individually. Simply drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job and send photos if you have them.
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Questions from Balgreen
Do you work for landlords with property near Slateford station?
Yes, we work for letting agents and landlords. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we’ll give you a clear price.
I’m in a tenement in Balgreen. Could worn sealant affect the flat downstairs?
Yes, and the first sign is often a mark on the ceiling below. Cutting out the old sealant and laying a fresh bead puts a stop to it.
What goes in the corners, grout or silicone?
Flexible sealant. Grout belongs between the tiles and moving joints need sealant.
Is there any odour?
Some sealants have a smell while they cure, which fades as it sets. Ventilation helps.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No, because it fails. The old sealant always comes out first, so the new sealant bonds properly.
Can you regrout if a few tiles are loose?
Tiles that have come away need sorting first. We will point them out before any grout comes out.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. We work in offices, washrooms, hotels and other commercial premises, as well as homes. We can talk about working times when we quote.
Is it possible to regrout only the shower area?
Yes. We’ll look at the rest of the room too and let you know if more needs doing.
Landlord and commercial work in Balgreen
From a single let to a portfolio, the work is the same standard: old sealant fully removed, joints prepared properly and a one-year guarantee.
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s quick to put right between tenancies. We can quote for more than one property at once.