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Regrouting in Carrick Knowe, Edinburgh
Regrouting across Carrick Knowe and nearby, with every bit of old sealant taken out first.
- Gaps where the shower grout has gone
- Greasy, stained grout behind the hob
- Grout that stays dark however much it’s cleaned
How we handle regrouting in Carrick Knowe
We work across Carrick Knowe, regrouting bathrooms, showers and kitchens. Out comes the old grout, the joints are cleaned and new grout goes in, and we finish by resealing the edges. Typical jobs include splashback grout that has darkened and shower grout that has worn away, across tiled floors, shower walls and kitchen splashbacks.
In Scotland’s cities, including the area around Carrick Knowe, many older flats had their bathrooms added into small rooms later on. 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.
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job.
- Where
- Carrick Knowe (EH12, EH11, EH14)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY versus a professional finish
If you’ve already had a go yourself, that is fine. We cut it out and start again, so tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Some sealant jobs are within reach of a careful DIYer, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
What happens on the day
The work is kept neat and contained to the area we’re working on, so you can carry on as normal. The job usually takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on the area. In a city area like Carrick Knowe, parking may be by permit or pay-and-display, so tell us what’s nearby. For flats, mention the door entry system and any shared-stair arrangements.
- First, we check for loose or hollow tiles and point out any we find.
- The old grout comes out to a consistent depth, without damaging the tiles.
- Dust and debris are vacuumed out of every joint.
- New grout is worked into the joints and cleaned off the tile faces.
- Corners and edges are resealed with flexible silicone, not grout.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Mention any tricky access
Get a quote
If you are in Carrick Knowe and need regrouting, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and we’ll agree the price before any work begins.
Advice
Looking after it afterwards
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Use gentle cleaners on grout
- Wipe water off the walls when you are done
- Look at the sealant in the corners now and then
- Avoid neat bleach and strong acid descalers on grout
We will tell you when the area can be used again. Please follow it, and avoid scrubbing the new grout hard for the first few days.
Stains that won’t clean are a sign the grout is breaking down. Regrouting at this stage is straightforward, before the joints open up.
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Questions from Carrick Knowe
Do you work for hotels and guest houses in Carrick Knowe?
Yes. Hotel and guest-house work is part of what we do. Work can be planned room by room, and out-of-hours working can be arranged.
I let a flat near South Gyle station. Can you help?
Yes. We work for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we will give you a clear quote.
Do you take out the old sealant first?
Yes, always, and completely. New silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so the joint is cleaned back first.
Does someone need to be in?
Access is agreed with you when the job is booked. For inside work, that normally means someone being in.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We are an ARBOMaster approved applicator, which is run for the Arbo sealant brand.
How do I get a quote for regrouting in Carrick Knowe?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Call for a quick quote.
Can you quote for more than one area?
Yes. Just list everything you need and we will quote it together.
Will regrouting fix loose tiles?
Loose tiles need refixing before regrouting. We will point them out before any grout comes out.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Carrick Knowe
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
Whether it’s one flat or a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
When to call us in Carrick Knowe
Some grout fails because it was mixed or laid badly. Grout that was too wet, not packed in or cleaned off too hard tends to wash out early.
Look out for any of the following:
- Floor grout that will not come clean
- Greasy, stained grout behind the hob
- Grout in corners that has cracked
- Stained grout that cleaning won’t shift
Schools such as Scotus Academy are buildings too, and 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.
Questions to ask before you book
- How the colour is chosen
- What happens if the job turns out different
- What guarantee comes with the work
- What insurance they hold
When it isn’t the sealant
New sealant can’t fix everything, and we will tell you before any work starts. Sealant won’t put right:
- Tiles that are chipped or split
- Leaks from pipes, valves or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Tiles that are loose or hollow behind
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we seal
- Shower walls
- Kitchen splashbacks
- Bathroom floors
- Tiled floors
- Wet rooms
- Bathroom wall tiles
Quotes for regrouting in Carrick Knowe
Every job gets its own quote. These are the things that affect it:
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- How easy the joints are to reach
- The product the joint needs
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
No two jobs are quite the same, so we quote each one individually. 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.
Asking for a quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Try to tell us:
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or email us if that’s easier. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we will explain what’s involved and give you a clear quote.
What regrouting looks like in Carrick Knowe
Carrick Knowe is close to 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. Private landlords in Scotland must be registered and meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping fixtures and fittings in reasonable repair. Failed sealant around a bath or shower is worth sorting between tenancies.
In the older streets around St Anne's Parish Church, walls and floors in older homes can move, and sealant and grout show it first. If you let a flat or house near South Gyle station, stained grout drags a rental down, and regrouting between lets puts that right.
Carrick Knowe is about 3 miles west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Jobs in Carrick Knowe get the same care as everywhere else we work: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. We cover 175 towns and villages across Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in EH12, EH11 and EH14 is covered for regrouting, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Roull Road, Station Road and Dovecot Road. You will find Carrick Knowe on the A8, so it’s easy for us to get to. If you are just outside Carrick Knowe, we cover Saughton (1 mile south), Stenhouse (1 mile south-east), Broomhouse (1 mile south-west), Corstorphine (1 mile north-west) and Balgreen (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (3 miles east), Leith (5 miles north-east), Bonnington (4 miles north-east), Greenside (4 miles north-east), Broughton (4 miles north-east) and Bellevue (3 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Carrick Knowe
In Carrick Knowe, that means homes and buildings near Saughton Park, Balgreen Primary School and Gabrielle Keiller Library. Carrick Knowe’s nearest station is South Gyle station, roughly 1 mile west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Gyle Shopping Centre (1.6 miles west) and Craigcrook Castle (1.3 miles north). For a walk, there’s Corstorphine Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.