Orkney Islands · Scotland
Bimbister Regrouting
Raking out old, cracked or stained grout and regrouting tiled walls and floors for Bimbister, backed by a 12-month guarantee. Ask us for a quote.
- Cracked or crumbling grout lines
- Grout that stays dark however much it’s cleaned
- Grout washed out of a shower
Regrouting for homes and businesses in Bimbister
Before work begins, the tiles are checked. If any tiles are loose or sound hollow, we tell you, since new grout can’t fix a problem underneath. Where the tiles are sound, regrouting gives the area a new lease of life. If you are dealing with dirty, worn grout on a tiled floor and splashback grout that has darkened, we can put it right.
Being further from a city doesn’t change the work: old material out, joints cleaned and dried, and a fresh, even finish. We just plan the journey and access beforehand.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee in Bimbister and across the Orkney Islands.
- Location
- Bimbister (KW17)
- Wider area
- Orkney Islands
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Mouldy or split sealant often shows up at the end of a tenancy. Several properties can go on one quote.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements.
When to call us in Bimbister
A poor original job is a common cause. If it was mixed too wet or not pressed in firmly can wash out within a few years.
The problems people normally mention when they call are:
- Cracked grout along the bath or tray
- Gaps where the shower grout has gone
- Good tiles let down by tired grout
- A grout colour that no longer suits the room
Around Bimbister, as everywhere, regrouting is only as good as the preparation behind it.
Comparing quotes
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- When the joint can take water or movement
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Is VAT in the price?
Bimbister homes and their sealant
Bimbister is within about 2 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. Scottish Water supplies are generally soft, so limescale is less of a problem than in hard-water areas. Mould is another matter: a bathroom that stays damp still turns sealant and grout black.
If you live in an older home near Grimeston Congregational Chapel, older homes can move a little, which is hard on rigid grout and tired sealant.
Bimbister is about 9 miles west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. For regrouting in and around Bimbister, it’s easy to get a quote: please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. We cover the Orkney Islands from our Crawley base, Bimbister included. Our the Orkney Islands coverage runs to 51 places, and Bimbister is one of them.
Postcode districts we cover here for regrouting: KW17. Other places close to Bimbister include Harray (1 mile north), Grimeston (1 mile south-west), Russland (2 miles north-west), Hourston (2 miles north-west) and Wasbister (3 miles west). Island and remote addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Local landmarks in Bimbister
Other landmarks nearby include Corrigall Farm Museum (1.9 miles north). For a walk, there’s Brodgar RSPB Reserve and Ward of Redland.
What affects the cost of regrouting
You’ll get a clear quote before work begins. It’s based on:
- Working hours on commercial sites
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- The type of sealant required
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
Every job is a little different, so each one gets its own quote. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all play a part, and we will explain the quote if you ask.
What to tell us for a quote
Before you ask for a quote, have a think about:
- How we’d reach the joints
- The type of property
- Photos by email, if that’s easy
- The rough size of the job
The more we know about the job, the more useful the quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and email photos if that is easy.
What we do, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point us to the joints and we’ll get on with it. The work itself takes a few hours for a shower enclosure, longer for a whole room. In smaller Scottish places, parking is usually less of an issue than access and distance. Tell us how to find the property and how to reach the work.
- 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.
- New grout is worked into the joints and cleaned off the tile faces.
- We reseal the internal corners and edges with silicone.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear items away from the joints we’re working on
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
Getting a quote
Call for a quick quote, or email us if that is easier. Describe what needs sealing and we will talk you through the work and send you a clear quote.
Advice
Questions from Bimbister
Is there a guarantee on regrouting in Bimbister?
All our work, in Bimbister and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We are fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Will you come out to Bimbister?
Yes. Bimbister is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across all 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.
How much does regrouting cost in Bimbister?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. For a quick quote, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing and where.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on the job. Inside work needs someone to give us access, and for outside work we will agree access with you when we book.
Are you insured?
Yes. Mr Mastic is fully insured, with over 20 years’ experience in sealant work.
Can new sealant go over the old?
No, because it fails. The old sealant always comes out first, so the new joint bonds to clean surfaces.
How long will you be here?
It depends on the size of the job, but most jobs take a few hours, or longer for a fully tiled room. We will tell you when we quote.
Are you an approved applicator?
Yes. We are ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
Honest limits
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Water coming from plumbing rather than grout
- A floor or wall that keeps moving
- Tiles that have come away from the wall
If you’re not sure, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Bathroom wall tiles
- Bathroom floors
- Wet rooms
- Shower walls
- Kitchen splashbacks
- Tiled floors
Different surfaces, different methods
Bathroom wall tiles
Walls outside the shower get less water but still stain and crack. Regrouting brings them back in line.
Bathroom floors
If floor grout keeps cracking, the floor may be moving. We check the tiles before regrouting.
DIY versus a professional finish
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We remove it and do the joint properly, so just mention it when you contact us.