Edinburgh · Scotland
Regrouting in Drumbrae, Edinburgh
Problem with your tiled areas in Drumbrae? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, with a 12-month guarantee.
- Grout that stays dark however much it’s cleaned
- Grout in a colour the owner wants to change
- Cracked grout along the bath or tray
How we handle regrouting in Drumbrae
When grout stays dark however much you clean it, the stain is often in the grout itself. New grout is the fix that lasts and you can pick a different colour while you are at it. We work on wet rooms, shower walls and tiled floors, and common reasons people get in touch are good tiles let down by tired grout and cracked grout along the bath or tray.
Tenement flats are common in all four of Scotland’s big cities, alongside suburban houses and modern blocks. In a tenement, most bathrooms sit above someone else’s ceiling, so failed sealant around a bath or shower can soon become a neighbour’s problem.
Each job carries a 12-month guarantee.
- Where
- Drumbrae (EH4, EH12)
- Wider area
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Not every job suits DIY: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas call for the right materials, safe access and experience.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. We take joints back to clean, dry surfaces, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, then guaranteed for a year.
What we do, step by step
We bring everything the job needs with us. Once we have agreed what’s being done, the area is protected and the work begins. Most jobs take a few hours, or longer for a fully tiled room. For a tenement in Drumbrae, work inside your flat is between us and you, while shared parts may need the factor or neighbours to agree. Tell us which applies when you book.
- First we agree what’s being done and flag 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.
- Internal corners and edges are resealed.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
- Let us know about stairs, lifts or work at height
Ask for a quote
If you’re in Drumbrae and need regrouting, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk. Tell us what the problem is and where, and you will get a clear quote before we start.
Related advice
Surface by surface
Kitchen splashbacks
Grout behind the hob and sink works hard. We regroute and reseal the worktop joint.
Corners and edges
Where tiles meet a bath, tray or worktop, the joint is sealed. Grout in that joint wouldn’t last.
Towns and villages near Drumbrae
What else we do in Drumbrae
When it isn’t the sealant
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what new sealant won’t do:
- Leaks from pipes, valves or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Loose tiles, which need refixing first
- Tiles that are chipped or split
If you’re not sure, just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we seal
- Tiled floors
- Shower walls
- Bathroom wall tiles
- Bathroom floors
- Kitchen splashbacks
- Wet rooms
What affects the quote in Drumbrae
The quote reflects the job in front of us. We look at:
- The type of sealant required
- Whether the work is at height
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Working hours on commercial sites
There are no prices on our website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. Call for a quick quote and we will talk you through it.
What to tell us for a quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Roughly how big the job is
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
There’s no standard price list, because every job is different. Instead, your job gets its own clear quote. To get started, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Common questions in Drumbrae
I let a flat near South Gyle station. Can you help?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can go on one quote. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the details for a clear quote.
Do you work for hotels and guest houses in Drumbrae?
Yes, hotels and guest houses are among the places we work. A room-by-room programme keeps most rooms in use while the work goes on.
How long does regrouting take?
It depends on the size of the job, but as a guide it takes anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on the area. We’ll tell you when we quote.
What information do you need?
Where the job is, what the problem is and roughly how big it is. If you can, email a few pictures.
Which products do you use?
It depends on the joint: sanitary silicone where it gets wet, and sealants suited to movement or weather elsewhere. We use products from Arbo and Everbuild.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator.
Is the work guaranteed?
There’s a 12-month guarantee on every job.
Do you reseal at the same time?
Yes, in most cases. Fresh grout next to old, mouldy silicone would look odd and wouldn’t keep water out.
Keeping the joints in good condition
A little care helps the new joints last. We recommend:
- Keep the fan on after showering
- Don’t ignore a tile that feels loose
- Skip wire brushes and scourers
- Rinse soap off the tiles after each shower
Check the corner silicone now and then. Corners flex, so the sealant there will need renewing in time, long before the grout does.
Cracked grout doesn’t stay cracked for long. Water gets in behind and the tiles can start to loosen, so regrouting early can save a retile.
Regrouting around Drumbrae
Drumbrae is within about 2 miles of 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. Scottish Water supplies are generally soft, so limescale is less of a problem than in hard-water areas. But mould still grows into sealant and grout in a room that doesn’t dry out.
Letting a property close to South Gyle station? Then a regrout while the flat is empty is quicker than working around a tenant.
Drumbrae is about 3 miles west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Drumbrae gets the same service as everywhere we cover: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Drumbrae is one of 175 places in Edinburgh we cover.
We work across the EH4 and EH12 postcode area for regrouting. You will find streets such as Oak Lane, Rannoch Road and Hillview Road. We also cover the places around Drumbrae: Clermiston (1 mile north-east), Parkgrove (1 mile north), Corstorphine (1 mile south), Craigcrook (1 mile east) and Davidson's Mains (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (3 miles east), Leith (5 miles east), Bonnington (4 miles east), Greenside (4 miles east), Broughton (4 miles east) and Bellevue (4 miles east).
Local landmarks in Drumbrae
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Torfin pub, among other places. The closest station to Drumbrae is South Gyle station, roughly 1.3 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Corstorphine Hospital (1.1 miles south-east) and War Poets Collection (2.1 miles south). Open spaces near Drumbrae include The New Leaf Co-op and Dundas Loch.
Signs you need regrouting in Drumbrae
Harsh cleaners and scrubbing wear grout away. Some bleaches and acid descalers break grout down over time, until the joints are rough and low.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Grout that makes sound tiles look old
- Splashback grout that has darkened
- Old grout in a dated colour
- Grout that stays dark however much it’s cleaned
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Craigmount High School, 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.
Before you book anyone
- How the colour is chosen
- The length of the guarantee
- How long to leave it before use
- Whether the sealant suits the joint