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Regrouting in Broughton, Edinburgh

Specialist regrouting for Broughton: careful preparation, the right product and tidy work. Call for a quick quote.

Grout washed out of a shower
Grout that stays dark however much it’s cleaned
Floor grout that won’t come clean

Trusted regrouting in Broughton

How we handle regrouting in Broughton

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. Doing both at once leaves the whole area sound. We work on tiled floors, bathroom wall tiles and bathroom floors, and people most often call us about good tiles let down by tired grout and grout that stays dark however much it’s cleaned.

In Scotland’s cities, including the area around Broughton, many older flats had their bathrooms added into small rooms later on. Space is tight and ventilation can be poor, and steam with nowhere to go is what turns sealant black and grout grey.

All our work comes with our one-year guarantee.

Place: Broughton (EH7, EH1, EH3)
Wider area: Edinburgh
Cover: A year, on every job
Price: A clear quote up front
Email: info@mrmastic.co.uk
Last updated: 26 October 2026

Mr Mastic applicator sealing the vertical joint between a glass shower screen and tiled wall

How to look after the new joints

Good habits help new joints last longer. A few tips:

Keep harsh bleach and acid cleaners off the grout
Use gentle cleaners on grout
Keep the fan on after showering
Do not ignore a tile that feels loose

Keep an eye on the silicone in the corners. Corners flex, so it’s usually the first thing to need attention, long before the grout does.

Cracked grout doesn’t stay cracked for long. Water gets in behind and the tiles can start to loosen, so regrouting early can save a retile.

Broughton homes and their sealant

Broughton is within about 1 mile of 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. Tenement flats are common across Edinburgh, where a failed seal can soon reach the flat below.

If you live in an older home near St Cuthbert's Church, timber floors under older bathrooms flex, so joints need a sealant that moves with them. Schools such as London Street Primary School are buildings too, and its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s.

Broughton is about 1 mile north-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. If you need regrouting in Broughton, please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We’re based in Crawley and cover Edinburgh. Our area takes in 175 places across Edinburgh.

Postcode districts we cover here for regrouting: EH7, EH1 and EH3. Whether your property is on York Lane, Meuse Lane and Canon Lane or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. Main roads around Broughton include the A900, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Broughton include Gayfield (1 mile north-east), Greenside (1 mile south-east), Bellevue (1 mile north-west), New Town (1 mile west) and Canonmills (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Queensferry (8 miles west), South Portobello (3 miles east), Southhouse (4 miles south), Gilmerton (4 miles south-east), Muirhouse (3 miles west) and Slateford (3 miles south-west). Being one of Edinburgh’s larger places, Broughton has every kind of property, from flats to offices.

Near you in Broughton

We work in homes and buildings around King George V Park, McDonald Road Library and Public House. There’s a railway station in Broughton itself: Edinburgh Waverley station. Well-known places in the area include Victorian Pharmacy Museum (within half a mile south-west) and St. James Centre (under half a mile south). The countryside around Broughton includes Salisbury Crags and The New Leaf Co-op.

Map of Broughton © OpenStreetMap contributors

Your questions about regrouting in Broughton

Do you work for landlords with property near Edinburgh Waverley station?

Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can be quoted together. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear price.

Could a leaking bath seal in my Broughton flat reach the neighbours below?

It can. Tenement floors are generally timber, and water from a failed seal can find its way down to the flat below. It’s worth sorting sealant and grout before it gets that far.

How long should I wait before showering?

You will get a clear time from us before we go. The grout and sealant both need to cure before they get wet.

What information do you need?

The location, the problem and the rough size of the job. Photos by email help too.

Is it messy?

No. We protect the surfaces around the joints, and we tidy up before we go.

Can you quote for more than one area?

Yes. Tell us about everything you’d like done and we will quote it together.

Is it worth trying it myself?

It depends on the job. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional, while a short indoor joint may be within reach.

What does regrouting cost?

Every job is different, so each one gets its own quote. To get one, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with a short description of the job.

Should I try it myself first?

Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. Where it goes wrong is sealing over the old bead, working on a wet joint or overloading the gap.

Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.

Honest limits

We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what new sealant will not do:

Tiles that have come away from the wall
Failed tanking or waterproofing under the tiles
Movement in a stud wall or floor

Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly.

Joints and surfaces we work on

Bathroom wall tiles
Wet rooms
Tiled floors
Shower walls
Bathroom floors
Kitchen splashbacks

Landlords, agents and businesses in Broughton

Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report, and it’s easy to sort out between tenants. Several properties can go on one quote.

Landlords and agents in Broughton can book us as well as homeowners. Sealant work between tenants is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.

How it works

Most of a good job is in the preparation, and we don’t rush it. Every joint is cleaned and dried before new material goes in. All told, the work takes a few hours, or longer for a fully tiled room. Inside a flat in Broughton, the job is planned with you; outside, shared parts may need the factor or other owners involved. It helps to know which it is when you get in touch.

Every tile area is checked for hollow or loose tiles first.
The old grout is removed to an even depth.
The joints are vacuumed clean.
We regrout the joints and clean the tile faces.
We finish with silicone in the moving joints.

Getting ready for the visit

Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
Keep children and pets away from the work area

Getting a quote

Asking for a quote is easy: let us know the job and the location. Photos by email help us understand the job.

Ask for a quote

Related advice

Why act early in Broughton

Colouring the surface of old grout is a quick cosmetic fix. They do not fill cracks or stop water, and stains can show through again. Raking out and regrouting replaces the grout itself. Wind-driven rain gets into any failed joint on the outside of a city building, and in Broughton, damp can spread through stone and plaster before anyone sees it.

Combining jobs into one visit generally makes better use of the time than several visits, so tell us about everything that needs sealing. You will get one clear quote for the whole job.