Edinburgh · Scotland
Craigleith Regrouting
Raking out old, cracked or stained grout and regrouting tiled walls and floors in Craigleith, with a one-year guarantee on every job. Ask us for a quote.
- A grout colour that no longer suits the room
- Kitchen splashback grout stained by grease
- Dirty, worn grout on a tiled floor
How we handle regrouting in Craigleith
Grout fills the gaps between tiles, while sealant goes where tiles meet a bath, tray or worktop. When grout cracks or washes out, water has a way in behind the tiling. We rake it out and replace it and renew the silicone at the edges. If you have good tiles let down by tired grout and greasy, stained grout behind the hob, we can help.
In Scotland’s cities, including the area around Craigleith, many older flats had their bathrooms added into small rooms later on. Space is tight and ventilation can be poor, which is hard on sealant and grout.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with our work within the year, let us know and we’ll sort it.
- Location
- Craigleith (EH4, EH5, EH3)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
When to call us in Craigleith
When tiles or the wall behind them move, the grout cracks. Loose tiles, bouncy floors and timber walls can all do it, so we check the tiles before we start.
The problems people usually mention when they call include:
- Splashback grout that has darkened
- Discoloured grout on otherwise sound tiles
- Grout that is cracking and breaking up
- Corners filled with grout instead of silicone
In the older streets around Dean Parish Church, walls and floors in older homes can move, and sealant and grout show it first.
Before you book anyone
- How long the guarantee is
- How hidden problems are handled
- When the joint can take water or movement
- How the colour is chosen
What we can’t put right
To be straight with you, there are a few things sealant won’t fix:
- Loose tiles, which need refixing first
- Leaks from pipes, valves or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Failed tanking or waterproofing under the tiles
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we seal
- Bathroom floors
- Kitchen splashbacks
- Bathroom wall tiles
- Shower walls
- Tiled floors
- Wet rooms
What affects the quote in Craigleith
Jobs vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- The number and length of the joints
- The type of sealant required
- Any mould that needs treating
- The old material and how stubborn it is
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, because water and mould keep working on it. If you’re not sure whether it needs doing, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you an honest view and a quote.
What to tell us for a quote
Photos help, but a description is a good start. Please mention:
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- A few photos by email, if you can
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- Whether it’s a home or a business
There’s no standard price list. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Leave it or put it right?
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. A proper regrout puts new grout in the joint. Private landlords in Craigleith 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.
Every job is a little different, so we quote each one individually. The number of joints, how easy they are to reach and the sealant needed all make a difference, and we’ll explain the quote if you ask.
Why us?
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
See what affects the cost and our reviews.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Craigleith
A neglected joint can let water reach the structure, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Resealing at the right time is simple maintenance.
Businesses can book us for washrooms, kitchens, offices and more. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
What regrouting looks like in Craigleith
Craigleith 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. Craigleith has hotels and guest accommodation nearby. As well as homes, we work in hotel bathrooms, where resealing and regrouting can be done room by room.
If you let a flat or house near Haymarket station, stained grout drags a rental down, and regrouting between lets puts that right. Schools such as Broughton High School are buildings too, and its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s.
Craigleith is about 2 miles north-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. For regrouting in and around Craigleith, it’s easy to get a quote: please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. We’re based in Crawley and cover Edinburgh, Craigleith included. Our Edinburgh coverage runs to 175 places, and Craigleith is one of them.
We cover every part of EH4, EH5 and EH3 for regrouting. Regrouting is available to properties on Ferry Road, Orchard Road and Grigor Avenue and the roads around them. Close by, we work in East Pilton (1 mile north-west), Comely Bank (1 mile south-east), Crewe Toll (1 mile north-west), Inverleith (1 mile north-east) and Stockbridge (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Leith (3 miles north-east), Newington (3 miles south-east), Queensferry (7 miles west), Burgh Muir (3 miles south-east), Timber Bush (3 miles north-east) and Lochend (3 miles east).
Landmarks near Craigleith
Around Craigleith, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Hamilton's Bar & Kitchen, St Columba's Parish Church and Gabrielle Keiller Library, among other places. You will also find Stewart's Melville College (0.6 miles south) and King George V Park (1.2 miles east). Craigleith’s nearest station is Haymarket station, about 1.2 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Western General Hospital (under half a mile west) and Edinburgh Castle (1.4 miles south-east). Not far away are Corstorphine Hill and Dunsapie Loch.
Towns and villages near Craigleith
Also in Craigleith
What happens on the day
Most of a good job is in the preparation, and we don’t rush it. Joints are cleaned back and dried before anything new goes in. In total, it generally takes a few hours, or longer for a fully tiled room. In a Scottish city, a lot of jobs are in tenement flats, up a common stair from a shared close. For a job in Craigleith, tell us the floor, how the door entry system works and where we can park nearby.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
- Move anything stored near the joints
Getting a quote
For regrouting in Craigleith, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and we’ll agree the price before any work begins.
Advice
How to look after the new joints
How long the joints last depends on use and care. Here’s what we suggest:
- Use a soft brush rather than a wire one
- Avoid neat bleach and strong acid descalers on grout
- Clean grout with a mild bathroom cleaner
- Keep the fan on after showering
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 does not stay cracked for long. Water gets in behind and the tiles can start to loosen, so regrouting early can save a retile.
Common questions in Craigleith
Do you work in hotels near Craigleith?
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.
Could a leaking bath seal in my Craigleith flat reach the neighbours below?
Yes, it can. In a tenement, water that gets past failed sealant or cracked grout can run under the bath or tray and through to the ceiling below, and then the repair involves your neighbours too. Replacing tired sealant early is the simplest way to avoid that.
Is it worth trying it myself?
You can, for simple jobs. Preparation is everything: all the old sealant out, and a clean, dry joint. We can always put it right if it fails.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often happy for the work to be arranged.
How do I get a quote for regrouting in Craigleith?
Size, access and the old material all affect the cost. Ask us for a quote.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes. All of the old material is cut out and the joint cleaned before applying anything new.
Do you hold any approvals?
Yes. We’re ARBOMaster approved, the scheme for applicators of Arbo sealants.
Where are you based?
We work from Crawley. We cover Craigleith and the rest of Edinburgh, along with the rest of our area.