Edinburgh · Scotland
Regrouting in Ferniehill
Raking out old, cracked or stained grout and regrouting tiled walls and floors for homes and businesses in Ferniehill and across Edinburgh. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- Corners filled with grout instead of silicone
- Floor grout that will not come clean
- Grout in a colour the owner wants to change
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Overfilling a joint is a classic DIY mistake. A thick, smeared bead looks untidy and does not move well, and the joint depth matters as much as the finish.
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone will not bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
Regrouting for homes and businesses in Ferniehill
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 and renew the silicone at the edges. If you have grout that’s cracking and breaking up and floor grout that won’t come clean, we can help, whatever the surface.
Scotland’s cities have a lot of flats, from sandstone or granite tenements to modern blocks, as well as houses in the suburbs. 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.
A 12-month guarantee comes as standard, so you are not left on your own once the job is done.
- Location
- Ferniehill (EH17, EH16, EH22)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens if it’s left?
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. Raking out and regrouting replaces the grout itself. Private landlords in Ferniehill 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.
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one gets its own quote. Size, access and the product the joint needs all make a difference.
Why book with us
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- We’re fully insured
See what affects the cost and what customers say.
What affects the quote in Ferniehill
For a quick quote, just ask. What matters most is:
- The product the joint needs
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- The number of rooms or windows
- How much there is to do
Doing several joints on one visit usually makes better use of the time than several visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. You will get one clear quote for the whole job.
Asking for a quote
You do not need to know the technical terms. Just tell us:
- What the problem is, such as mould, gaps, leaks or cracking
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- Where the property is
- If it’s domestic, commercial or a hotel
We don’t publish a price list, as no two jobs are quite the same. Instead, we give you a clear price for your job. To get started, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
When something else is needed
To be straight with you, there are a few things sealant won’t fix:
- Cracked or broken tiles
- A structure that flexes behind the tiles
- A leaking shower valve or waste
Not sure which it is? You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will tell you honestly.
Where we work in Ferniehill
- Shower walls
- Bathroom wall tiles
- Bathroom floors
- Wet rooms
- Kitchen splashbacks
- Tiled floors
How the visit works
When we arrive, we start by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. We protect the surfaces around the joints before we start. The work generally takes a few hours for a shower enclosure, longer for a whole room. In a city area like Ferniehill, 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 start by checking the tiles for any that are loose or hollow.
- Old grout is raked out to a consistent depth without chipping the tiles.
- Dust and debris are vacuumed out of every joint.
- Fresh grout goes into the joints and the tile faces are wiped clean.
- Corners and edges are resealed with flexible silicone, not grout.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Where the joints are inside, avoid wetting them before we arrive
- For business premises, tell us about site rules or sign-in
Getting a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is, and add pictures by email if you can.
Advice
Ferniehill homes and their sealant
Tenement flats are common across Edinburgh, and in a tenement, a leaking seal can reach the neighbours below. Scotland’s water is generally soft, so sealant and grout see less limescale than in much of England. But mould still grows into sealant and grout in a room that does not dry out.
Rented homes near Shawfair station change hands often, and stained grout drags a rental down, and regrouting between lets puts that right. If you look after a building such as Liberton High School, we reseal washrooms and kitchens in schools and businesses as well as homes.
Ferniehill is about 3 miles north of Bonnyrigg, in Edinburgh. We provide regrouting to homeowners, landlords and businesses in Ferniehill and nearby, as part of our work across Edinburgh. Across Edinburgh, we cover 175 places, and Ferniehill is one of them.
Work in EH17, EH16 and EH22 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Drum Avenue, Brosie Road and Hyvot Avenue or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. With the A772 close by, Ferniehill is easy for our applicators to reach. We also cover the places around Ferniehill: Fernieside (1 mile north), Gilmerton (1 mile south), Moredun (1 mile north-west), Craigour (1 mile north-west) and Ellen's Glen (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (4 miles north-west), Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north-west), Greenside (4 miles north-west), Broughton (4 miles north-west) and Bellevue (4 miles north-west).
Near you in Ferniehill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Drum Park. For rail, the closest station is Shawfair station, roughly 1.6 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (1.8 miles north-west) and Ellen's Glen House (0.8 miles west). For a walk, there’s Nether Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Keeping the joints in good condition
To keep the joints looking good and working properly:
- Clean grout with a mild bathroom cleaner
- Give the walls a quick rinse after use
- Wipe or squeegee the shower walls
- Clean with a soft brush, not anything metal
Have any tile that moves checked right away. A loose tile cracks the grout around it and lets water in.
Leaving failed grout can mean tiles come loose. By then, new grout alone is not enough so early action pays.
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Ferniehill: your questions answered
Can you help a landlord with a rental near Shawfair station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for, and several properties can be quoted together. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the address and what needs doing, and we’ll give you a clear quote.
Is Ferniehill in your area for regrouting?
Yes, Ferniehill is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing.
What if some of my tiles are loose?
Loose tiles need refixing before regrouting. We will show you which ones before any grout comes out.
Should corners be grouted or sealed?
Internal corners and edges are sealed with flexible silicone. Grout in those joints cracks as the building moves.
Is it worth trying it myself?
It depends on the job. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional.
How long does regrouting take?
Typically it takes a few hours for a shower enclosure, longer for a whole room. Larger jobs naturally take longer, and we will say how long yours will take.
Do I need to be at home?
If the work is inside, we need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
What information do you need?
Where the job is, what the problem is and roughly how big it is. Photos by email help too.
How the job changes by surface
Shower walls
A shower wall is soaked daily, so grout there works hardest. It’s often the first place grout washes out.
Wet rooms
New grout in a wet room keeps the surface sound. It doesn’t repair failed tanking underneath.