Orkney Islands · Scotland
Regrouting in Dounby, Orkney Islands
We cover Dounby for raking out old, cracked or stained grout and regrouting tiled walls and floors. Old sealant removed completely, joints prepared properly and every job guaranteed for a year.
- Kitchen splashback grout stained by grease
- Crumbling grout between the tiles
- Dirty, worn grout on a tiled floor
Why act early in Dounby
Grouting over old grout rarely lasts. A thin skin on top tends to break off. Raking out to a consistent depth gives the new grout something to hold. In a place like Dounby, small leaks are easy to put off, but water behind a failed seal does the most damage when nobody’s watching.
A failed joint rarely gets cheaper to fix by waiting, as water and mould keep getting in. If you are not sure whether it needs doing, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk for an honest opinion and a quote.
Why Dounby customers choose us
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
- Old sealant always removed completely
- An ARBOMaster approved applicator
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at what affects the cost or customer reviews.
Regrouting for homes and businesses in Dounby
We work across Dounby, 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. If you’re dealing with grout washed out of a shower and discoloured grout on otherwise sound tiles, we can put it right, whatever the surface.
In and around a place like Dounby, homes range from older stone-built properties to newer houses. Older buildings can move a little, and that shows first in cracked grout and split sealant.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re covered after we have gone.
- Location
- Dounby (KW17)
- Wider area
- Orkney Islands
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- A clear price before work begins
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A heavy bead looks messy and copes badly with movement, and getting the depth right matters as much as the look.
If you are set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
When it isn’t the sealant
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Loose tiles, which need refixing first
- A structure that flexes behind the tiles
- Damaged tiles that need replacing
If in doubt, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think before booking.
What we seal
- Bathroom wall tiles
- Bathroom floors
- Tiled floors
- Wet rooms
- Kitchen splashbacks
- Shower walls
Landlords, agents and businesses in Dounby
We also work for businesses, from offices to washrooms and kitchens. For commercial premises, we can talk through working times when we quote.
From a single let to a portfolio, you get the same standard of work: the old material taken out, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee.
What we do, step by step
We bring everything the job needs with us, so you do not need to buy or prepare anything. Once we’ve agreed what’s being done, the area is protected and the work begins. Most jobs take a few hours for a shower enclosure, longer for a whole room. Somewhere like Dounby may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- We start by checking the tiles for any that are loose or hollow.
- We rake out the old grout to an even depth, taking care of the tile edges.
- We vacuum the joints and clean out the dust.
- Fresh grout goes into the joints and the tile faces are wiped clean.
- The corners and edges get new silicone, because grout there would crack.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
How to get a quote
For a quote, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the location and a short description of the problem. We will give you a clear quote before any work starts.
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Bathrooms and kitchens in Dounby
Dounby 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. Work on the islands has to be planned around ferry crossings and the weather, so the more notice, the better.
Around Dounby, as everywhere, regrouting is only as good as the preparation behind it. Whether the job is in Dounby itself or nearby, the right material for each joint matters as much as a neat finish.
Dounby is about 12 miles north-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. From the centre of Dounby to the outskirts, we cover regrouting for every kind of property. Dounby is one of 51 towns and villages in the Orkney Islands we cover for regrouting.
We work across KW17 for regrouting. If you need regrouting at a property on Flett's Park, Back Road and Hillside Road or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. If you are just outside Dounby, we cover Hourston (1 mile south), Skeabrae (1 mile west), Russland (2 miles south), Harray (3 miles south-east) and Tenston (3 miles south-west). Dounby is among the bigger towns we cover in the Orkney Islands. Island and remote addresses take a little more planning, so please mention your location when you send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
What’s near Dounby
Other landmarks nearby include Corrigall Farm Museum (2.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Dounby includes Birsay moors RSPB Reserve and Greeny Hill.
What else we do in Dounby
What affects the cost of regrouting
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- The product the joint needs
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- How much old sealant there is and how hard it is to remove
- Working hours on commercial sites
The cost depends on how much there is to do, 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
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Please mention:
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- The type of property
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Describe the problem, the location and the size of the job, and we’ll explain how we’d tackle it. Whenever you’re ready, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Aftercare tips
So the new joints stay in good condition:
- Rinse the tiles after showering
- Clean with a soft brush, not anything metal
- Wipe or squeegee the shower walls
- Stick to mild products for cleaning grout
Before we leave, you’ll know when the shower can be used. Stick to that time, and avoid scrubbing the new grout hard for the first few days.
Cracked grout doesn’t stay cracked for long. Water gets in behind and the tiles can start to loosen and early regrouting can avoid a much bigger job.
Questions from Dounby
Do you cover Dounby for regrouting?
Yes, Dounby is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
What guarantee comes with regrouting in Dounby?
Every job comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever it is. We’re fully insured, and an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Are you insured?
Yes, we’re fully insured.
How soon can the shower be used after regrouting?
We give you a time before we leave. It depends on the grout and the sealant used so please stick to it.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, often. Several properties can be quoted together.
Is resealing included with regrouting?
Normally, yes. The corners and edges should be silicone and doing both at once leaves everything sound.
What do you put in the joint?
The product depends on the job: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. Brands we use include Arbo and Everbuild.
Can you regrout if a few tiles are loose?
Loose tiles need refixing before regrouting. We will show you which ones at the start.