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Regrouting in Canonmills
Problem with your tiled areas in Canonmills? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly.
- Cracked grout along the bath or tray
- Crumbling grout between the tiles
- Gaps where the shower grout has gone
About our regrouting in Canonmills
A bathroom with good tiles can still look worn if the grout has gone. Regrouting replaces the grout and keeps the tiles you have, so there’s no stripping out and no new tiles to choose. If you have discoloured grout on otherwise sound tiles and grout that’s cracking and breaking up, we can put it right.
Canonmills is in one of Scotland’s four big cities, where many tenement bathrooms were fitted into rooms that weren’t built for them. Rooms like that are often small and slow to dry out, and steam with nowhere to go is what turns sealant black and grout grey.
Our work is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Where
- Canonmills (EH3, EH7, EH2)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
When something else is needed
Sealant is not the answer to every problem, and we will tell you before work begins. It won’t solve:
- Tiles that are loose or hollow behind
- Movement in a stud wall or floor
- A leaking wet room membrane
If you’re not sure, just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we seal
- Kitchen splashbacks
- Bathroom floors
- Wet rooms
- Bathroom wall tiles
- Tiled floors
- Shower walls
When to call us in Canonmills
Strong cleaning products and hard scrubbing slowly erode grout. Some bleaches and acid descalers break grout down over time, until the joints are rough and low.
Any of these means the joints need attention:
- Gaps where the shower grout has gone
- A grout colour that no longer suits the room
- Floor grout that won’t come clean
- Cracked or crumbling grout lines
For landlords with property near Edinburgh Waverley station, clean grout and fresh sealant between tenancies make a bathroom look cared for again.
Comparing quotes
- Whether VAT is included
- Is the old sealant removed completely?
- Which colour the sealant will be
- Are they insured?
Different surfaces, different methods
Shower walls
Most regrouting jobs include a shower. Gaps here let water get behind the tiling.
Wet rooms
Wet rooms have water across the floor, so good grout is important. We check for loose tiles before starting.
Why deal with it now?
Patching a few joints can look like a quick win, but patched grout rarely matches the rest, and the old grout keeps failing around them. Doing the full area gives you one colour and sound joints throughout. For landlords in Canonmills, damp and leaks can be a Repairing Standard issue, so failed sealant is best replaced before it becomes a complaint.
Every job is a little different, so we quote each one individually. Size, access and the product the joint needs all play a part.
Why book with us
- Every job guaranteed for a year
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Over 20 years’ experience
See what affects the cost and our reviews.
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The process
We bring everything the job needs with us. Once we have agreed what’s being done, the area is protected and the work begins. It normally takes a few hours for a shower enclosure, longer for a whole room. In a city area like Canonmills, parking may be by permit or pay-and-display, so tell us what’s nearby. If you are in a flat, let us know how we get in at the street door.
- We agree the area to be regrouted and point out any loose tiles.
- Grout is raked out without chipping the tiles.
- The joints are cleaned out and vacuumed.
- The new grout goes in, then the tile faces are cleaned.
- We renew the silicone at the corners and edges.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
Getting a quote
It all starts with a short chat. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we’ll explain how we’d tackle it. Whenever you’re ready, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Advice
Regrouting in Canonmills: local notes
Canonmills is close to the coast. Coastal homes, holiday lets and guest houses can see heavy bathroom use in busy months, which wears sealant and grout out faster than in a quiet home. Tenement flats are common across Edinburgh, and in a tenement, a leaking seal can reach the neighbours below.
Managing a site like Drummond Community High School? Then washroom and kitchen sealant there needs the same care as at home, and schools and businesses are part of our work as well as homes.
Canonmills is about 1 mile north of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. For regrouting in and around Canonmills, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk for a quick quote. We are based in Crawley and cover Edinburgh. Canonmills is one of 175 places in Edinburgh where we work for regrouting.
We work across EH3, EH7 and EH2 for regrouting. Streets in the area include York Lane, Canon Lane and Circus Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover Bellevue (1 mile south-east), Powderhall (1 mile north-east), New Town (1 mile south), Broughton (1 mile south-east) and Gayfield (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Queensferry (8 miles west), South Portobello (3 miles east), Southhouse (5 miles south), Gilmerton (5 miles south-east), Slateford (3 miles south-west) and Gracemount (4 miles south).
What’s near Canonmills
We work in homes and buildings around St Cuthbert's Church, King George V Park and Hamilton's Bar & Kitchen. You’ll also find Stockbridge public library (within half a mile south-west) and London Street Primary School (0.5 miles south-east). The closest station to Canonmills is Edinburgh Waverley station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are St. James Centre (0.7 miles south-east) and Edinburgh Castle (1 mile south). Green spaces nearby include Dunsapie Loch and The New Leaf Co-op.
Your questions about regrouting in Canonmills
I let a flat near Edinburgh Waverley station. Can you help?
Yes, rental work is part of what we do. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the property, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
Can a failed shower seal in a tenement flat in Canonmills leak into the flat below?
Yes. With flats above and below, a leak from a failed seal rarely stays in one flat. Cutting out the old sealant and laying a fresh bead puts a stop to it.
What does regrouting cost?
It depends on the job, so we quote each one individually. For a quick quote, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing and where.
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 quote for more than one area?
Yes. Tell us about everything you’d like done and you’ll get one quote.
What information do you need?
A short description and the location. We will ask anything else we need to know.
Are you fully insured?
Yes, we are fully insured.
How long should I wait before showering?
Before we leave, we will tell you how long to wait. Both the grout and the silicone need time to cure before they get wet.
Looking after it afterwards
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Don’t use strong acidic cleaners on grout
- Have loose tiles looked at early
- Wipe or squeegee the shower walls
- Rinse soap off the tiles after each shower
If a tile starts to feel loose, get it looked at early. Movement will crack the new grout and open a path for water.
Tiles can come away if failed grout is left. By then, new grout alone isn’t enough so early action pays.
What affects the quote in Canonmills
We don’t publish a price list. What we look at:
- How easy the joints are to reach
- How much there is to do
- Any mould that needs treating
- The product the joint needs
What it costs depends on the size of the job, how hard the old material is to remove and access to the work. We give a clear quote before we start, so you know where you stand.
Asking for a quote
What to tell us when you ask for a quote:
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- Roughly how big the job is
- Whether it has been sealed before
- Where the job is, and your postcode
There’s no standard price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, we give you a clear quote for your job. To arrange one, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.