East Lothian · Scotland
Regrouting in Gifford
Our applicators work in Gifford on raking out old, cracked or stained grout and regrouting tiled walls and floors. Old material cut out, joints cleaned and sealed neatly.
- Crumbling grout between the tiles
- Gaps where the shower grout has gone
- Cracked grout along the bath or tray
Looking after it afterwards
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Don’t use strong acidic cleaners on grout
- Rinse the tiles after showering
- Check the corner silicone every few months
- Use a squeegee on the tiles after showering
Check the corner silicone now and then. Corners flex, so the sealant there will need renewing in time, long before the grout does.
Tiles can come away if failed grout is left. Once that happens, regrouting won’t fix it so early action pays.
Regrouting in Gifford, done properly
We work across Gifford, regrouting bathrooms, showers and kitchens. The old grout is raked out, the joints cleaned and new grout laid, finished with new silicone at the edges. Typical jobs include a grout colour that no longer suits the room and greasy, stained grout behind the hob, on shower walls, tiled floors and bathroom floors.
Across smaller places in Scotland, homes range from stone and harled cottages to newer houses. Where a building moves, cracked grout and split sealant are usually the first signs.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Where
- Gifford (EH41)
- Wider area
- East Lothian
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Quote
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What regrouting looks like in Gifford
Scotland’s water is generally soft, so sealant and grout see less limescale than in much of England. Mould is another matter: a bathroom that stays damp still turns sealant and grout black. Private landlords in Scotland must be registered and meet the Repairing Standard, which includes keeping fixtures and fittings in reasonable repair. Tired, leaking sealant is worth putting right before a new tenant moves in.
In and around Gifford, as anywhere, good regrouting starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint. Homes close to Yester Parish Church include some older properties, and bathrooms in older houses have often been refitted more than once, with sealant laid over sealant.
Gifford is about 4 miles south-east of Haddington, in East Lothian. Our applicators cover regrouting for homes and businesses in Gifford. 48 places in East Lothian are on our list. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, about 18 miles away.
We cover every part of EH41 for regrouting and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Main Street, High Street and Station Road, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Gifford, we cover Bara (2 miles north-east), Bolton (2 miles north-west), East Saltoun (4 miles west), Garvald (4 miles north-east) and Dovecote (4 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Musselburgh (12 miles west), Dunbar (11 miles north-east), Tranent (8 miles west), North Berwick (11 miles north), Prestonpans (10 miles west) and Cockenzie and Port Seton (9 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Gifford
Other landmarks nearby include Roodlands General Hospital (4.2 miles north-west) and Yester Castle (1.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Gifford include Lammer Law.
What affects the cost of regrouting
Some jobs are bigger than they look, and some smaller. The main factors:
- Mould in or behind the old joints
- The product the joint needs
- Whether the work is at height
- When we can work, for business premises
The cost depends on the amount of work, how hard the old material is to remove and access to the work. You’ll have a clear quote before any work starts.
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:
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
- Roughly how big the job is
- What’s wrong with the joints now
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
Quotes start with a quick conversation. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is. When it suits you, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by going over the job with you. We protect the surfaces around the joints before any work begins. Most jobs take a few hours, or longer for a fully tiled room. Outdoor work around Gifford depends on the weather, as sealant needs a dry surface, so an outdoor job can move if the forecast changes. Work indoors isn’t affected.
- We agree the area to be regrouted and point out any loose tiles.
- Grout is raked out without chipping the tiles.
- The joints are cleaned out and vacuumed.
- We grout the joints and wipe the tiles clean.
- Internal corners and edges are resealed.
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
- Mention any tricky access
- Mention if the joints have been sealed before
How to get a quote
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or send an email if you’d rather. Tell us about the joints that need doing and we’ll talk you through the work and give you a clear quote.
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Different surfaces, different methods
Kitchen splashbacks
Kitchen grout collects grease and food splashes. Stained grout is best replaced.
Wet rooms
Wet room grout and sealant need to be in good order. We replace the grout and reseal the edges.
Can I do it myself?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
If you do try it yourself, take your time over the preparation: remove every trace of old sealant, clean and dry the joint, and follow the product’s cure time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still put it right.
Why act early in Gifford
Cracked grout lets water behind the tiles. Left alone, that water can loosen tiles or damage the wall, and then you’re looking at retiling. Sorting it early keeps the job simple. When the nearest tradesperson is a drive away, it’s tempting to leave a small leak, 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’re unsure, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk for an honest opinion and a quote.
Why book with us
- We’re fully insured
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
See our cost guide and what customers say.
Nearby places to Gifford
What else we do in Gifford
Gifford: your questions answered
Can you do regrouting in Gifford?
Yes. We work across all of Scotland, and Gifford is part of that. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing, and we will send you a clear quote.
Do you work for hotels and guest houses in Gifford?
Yes, hospitality work, including hotels, is part of what we do. Jobs can be programmed room by room, with out-of-hours working possible to arrange.
Is it messy?
Tidy work is part of the job. Nearby surfaces are protected.
Can you regrout just the shower?
Yes. We’ll check the other tiled areas as well and tell you if anything else needs attention.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. Full insurance covers our work, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
Our base is in Crawley, West Sussex, and we work across South East England, London and Scotland.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes. Sealing over old sealant is the main reason resealing fails early, so we never do it.
What guarantee comes with the work?
All our work carries a 12-month guarantee.
Honest limits
A few problems are outside what sealant work can do:
- Tiles that are chipped or split
- Tiles that have come away from the wall
- A leaking shower valve or waste
Not sure which it is? You can send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we seal
- Bathroom floors
- Wet rooms
- Tiled floors
- Bathroom wall tiles
- Shower walls
- Kitchen splashbacks