Edinburgh · Scotland
Regrouting in Comiston
Raking out old, cracked or stained grout and regrouting tiled walls and floors for homes and businesses in Comiston and across Edinburgh. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Greasy, stained grout behind the hob
- Shower grout that has worn away
- Discoloured grout on otherwise sound tiles
About our regrouting in Comiston
Grout fills the gaps between tiles, while sealant goes where tiles meet a bath, tray or worktop. Once grout starts to crack or wash away, water can get in behind the tiles. We rake it out and replace it, then reseal the corners and edges. If you have corners filled with grout instead of silicone and grout that stays dark however much it’s cleaned, we can put it right.
From stone-built tenements to new flats and suburban houses, Comiston is in a city with every kind of home. Scottish water is generally soft, so limescale is less of a problem than in hard-water areas, but mould still grows into sealant and grout in a steamy bathroom.
We stand behind the work with a 12-month guarantee, so you are not left on your own once the job is done.
- Place
- Comiston (EH10, EH13)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How the visit works
We work through the job in order: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. Typically it takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on the area and we leave things clean and tidy. In a city area like Comiston, 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.
- We agree the area to be regrouted and point out any loose tiles.
- Grout is raked out without chipping the tiles.
- Dust is cleared from every joint.
- We grout the joints and wipe the tiles clean.
- We renew the silicone at the corners and edges.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking rules near the property
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Keep pets and children clear of the area while we work
Ask for a quote
There’s no standard price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, we send you a clear quote for your job. To get started, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
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When something else is needed
In fairness, there are a few things sealant won’t fix:
- Loose tiles, which need refixing first
- A leaking wet room membrane
- Cracked or broken tiles
If you are not sure, just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we seal
- Kitchen splashbacks
- Wet rooms
- Bathroom floors
- Bathroom wall tiles
- Shower walls
- Tiled floors
Landlord and commercial work in Comiston
Landlords and agents in Comiston can book us as well as homeowners. Resealing between tenancies is a simple way to keep a property in good order.
Hotels need rooms back in use, so the work can be planned room by room. Hotel work is part of what we do, alongside homes and businesses.
When to call us in Comiston
Harsh cleaners and scrubbing wear grout away. Some bleaches and acid descalers break grout down with repeated use, until the joints are rough and low.
The problems people generally mention when they call include:
- Grout in a colour the owner wants to change
- Discoloured grout on otherwise sound tiles
- Splashback grout that has darkened
- Grout that stays dark however much it’s cleaned
Letting a property close to Slateford station? Then clean grout and fresh sealant between tenancies make a bathroom look cared for again.
Comparing quotes
- Whether they seal over old material or remove it
- What the quote includes, VAT included or not
- How the joint is cleaned and prepared
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
What happens if it’s left?
Grout pens and paint-on colourants only cover the surface. They do not fill cracks or stop water and stains often come back through. A proper regrout puts new grout in the joint. Private landlords in Comiston must meet the Repairing Standard, and damp or leaks can fall short of it, so it’s worth fixing failed sealant before a tenant reports it.
Combining jobs into one visit is usually more efficient than separate visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. We will give you a clear price for the lot.
Why us?
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- Anti-fungal sanitary silicone in wet areas
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
Take a look at our cost guide or our reviews.
How to look after the new joints
After the cure time, these simple habits help:
- Get any tile that moves checked promptly
- Check the corner silicone every few months
- Skip wire brushes and scourers
- Use gentle cleaners on grout
Use a gentle cleaner on the grout and a soft brush. Keep harsh bleach and acid limescale removers away from it because they wear grout away.
Fixing grout early is a small job. Left, the same problem can let water through, so get it looked at when you notice it.
Regrouting around Comiston
Edinburgh has a lot of tenement flats, in the Old and New Towns and well beyond, where a failed seal can soon reach the flat below. Private landlords in Scotland must be registered and meet the Repairing Standard, which covers keeping fixtures and fittings in a reasonable state of repair. Tired, leaking sealant is worth putting right before a new tenant moves in.
If you look after a building such as Firrhill High School, its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s.
Comiston is about 2 miles south of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Wherever you are in the EH10 postcode area, we can carry out regrouting at your property. Our Edinburgh coverage runs to 175 places, and Comiston is one of them.
Our applicators cover all of EH10 and EH13 for regrouting and the streets around it. We cover properties on Braid Road, Camus Avenue and Comiston Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Comiston, we cover Oxgangs (1 mile south-west), Greenbank (1 mile north-west), Caiystane (1 mile south), Buckstone (1 mile east) and Colinton Mains (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (4 miles north), Greenside (3 miles north), Broughton (3 miles north), Bellevue (4 miles north) and Silvermills (3 miles north).
Local landmarks in Comiston
In Comiston, that means homes and buildings near Army School of Bagpipe Music and Highland Drumming and Harrison Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Slateford station, about 1.6 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (2.2 miles north-east) and Cockburn Geological Museum (1.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Comiston include Duddingston Loch and Craiglockhart Hill.
Questions from Comiston
Could a leaking bath seal in my Comiston flat reach the neighbours below?
Yes. With flats above and below, a leak from a failed seal rarely stays in one flat. A proper reseal, with all the old sealant cut out, stops it at the source.
I let a flat near Slateford station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Can you work on commercial sites?
Yes. Hotels, offices and other businesses use us and we are fully insured.
Should I try DIY first?
For a simple, easy-to-reach joint, a careful DIYer can do a reasonable job. Most DIY failures come from sealing over old material, wet joints or too much sealant.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Of course. Combining jobs makes good use of the visit.
What goes in the corners, grout or silicone?
Silicone. Grout is for the joints between tiles and moving joints need sealant.
What guarantee comes with the work?
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job, including regrouting.
Are you insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
How the job changes by surface
Corners and edges
We reseal edges at the same time as regrouting, so everything is renewed at once.
Bathroom floors
Grout on a floor is walked on as well as wetted. It gets worn and dirty.