Edinburgh · Scotland
Regrouting in Gilmerton, Edinburgh
Raking out old, cracked or stained grout and regrouting tiled walls and floors for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Gilmerton. ARBOMaster approved applicators, fully insured, with a one-year guarantee.
- Grout stained black or orange that will not clean
- Splashback grout that has darkened
- Floor grout that will not come clean
Regrouting in Gilmerton, done properly
We regroute showers, bathroom walls and floors, splashbacks and wet rooms. Some jobs are a whole room, or just the area that has failed. Either way, tiled areas in Gilmerton are handled the same careful way. We work on kitchen splashbacks, wet rooms and bathroom floors, and people most often call us about dirty, worn grout on a tiled floor and greasy, stained grout behind the hob.
Gilmerton is in one of Scotland’s four big cities, where many tenement bathrooms were fitted into rooms that weren’t built for them. Rooms like that are often small and slow to dry out, and steam with nowhere to go is what turns sealant black and grout grey.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Where
- Gilmerton (EH17, EH16)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every job
- Price
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. Everything old must be removed first.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is matched to the joint and its conditions, then guaranteed for a year.
Why act early in Gilmerton
Patching a few joints can look like a quick win, but the patches often do not match, and the old grout keeps failing around them. Doing the full area gives you one colour and sound joints throughout. Private landlords in Gilmerton 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.
Instead of a standard rate, we price the job in front of us: how many joints, what’s in them now and how we reach them. The price is agreed before we begin.
Why us?
- We never seal over old sealant
- A 12-month guarantee on all work
- Over 20 years’ experience
- ARBOMaster approved applicator
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced or customer reviews.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Gilmerton
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements.
For anyone letting property in or around Gilmerton, several properties can be quoted together. Just tell us the addresses and what each one needs, and photos by email help.
How we quote for regrouting
There’s no set price list, because no two jobs are the same. The quote depends on:
- Whether the work is at height
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- The number and length of the joints
Doing several joints on one visit is normally more efficient than separate visits, so it’s worth mentioning everything you’d like done. We will send you a clear quote for the lot.
What to tell us for a quote
You don’t need to know the technical terms. It helps if you can tell us:
- Roughly how big the job is
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- The address or postcode of the job
- The type of property
For a quick quote, get us on the phone, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll talk you through the work and give you a clear price.
Common problems we fix in Gilmerton
A poor original job is a common cause. If it was mixed too wet or not pressed in firmly can wash out within a few years.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Discoloured grout on otherwise sound tiles
- A grout colour that no longer suits the room
- Grout stained black or orange that will not clean
- Grout washed out of a shower
If you look after a building such as Gracemount High School, its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s.
Comparing quotes
- How the colour is chosen
- How long to leave it before use
- What happens if the job turns out different
- How much experience the applicator has
Your questions about regrouting in Gilmerton
Can a failed shower seal in a tenement flat in Gilmerton leak into the flat 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.
Can you do regrouting in Gilmerton?
Yes, Gilmerton is within the area we cover. We work across all of Scotland. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing.
Will the old sealant be removed?
Yes, always, and completely. New silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so any old material comes out before anything new goes in.
Is it messy?
No. The area is protected while we work and cleaned up afterwards.
Can you regrout just the shower?
We can. We will look at the rest of the room too and tell you if anything else needs attention.
Will the sealant be renewed as well as the grout?
Normally we do both. Grout and sealant do different jobs, so both are renewed and it’s all in the quote.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. Mr Mastic is an ARBOMaster approved applicator and we’re fully insured too.
When can I use the shower again?
It varies with the products and the room. We’ll give you a time to follow at the end of the visit.
Keeping the joints in good condition
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Avoid neat bleach and strong acid descalers on grout
- Rinse the tiles after showering
- Keep the fan on after showering
- Look at the sealant in the corners now and then
A squeegee or cloth over the tiles after use keeps water off the grout. Ventilate the room well so the grout dries between uses.
Cracked grout doesn’t stay cracked for long. Water gets behind the tiles, and they can begin to come away, so regrouting early can save a retile.
How the visit works
When we get to you, we check the joints match what you told us. If anything is different, we explain it before carrying on. Most jobs then take anything from a few hours to a full day, depending on the area. Parking in city streets around Gilmerton can be tight or controlled, so it helps to know about permits or nearby bays. If you’re in a flat, let us know how we get in at the street door.
- 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.
- We grout the joints and wipe the tiles clean.
- Internal corners and edges are resealed.
Before we arrive
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- For indoor joints, keep the area dry beforehand if you can
- Mention any leaks or damp you’ve noticed
How to get a quote
Want a quote for regrouting? Please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us about the job. You will know what we plan to do, and what it will cost, before any work begins.
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What regrouting looks like in Gilmerton
Tenement flats are common across Edinburgh, where a failed seal can soon reach the flat below. Private landlords in Scotland must be registered and meet the Repairing Standard, which covers keeping fixtures and fittings in a reasonable state of repair. Tired, leaking sealant is worth putting right before a new tenant moves in.
If you let a flat or house near Shawfair station, stained grout drags a rental down, and regrouting between lets puts that right.
Gilmerton is about 4 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Jobs in Gilmerton get the same care as everywhere else we work: the old material taken out, joints prepared properly and a 12-month guarantee. Our Edinburgh coverage runs to 175 places, and Gilmerton is one of them.
Every address in EH17 and EH16 is covered for regrouting. Streets in the area include Drum Avenue, Brosie Road and Hyvot Avenue, and we cover them all. Main roads around Gilmerton include the A772, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Gilmerton: Ferniehill (1 mile north), Fernieside (1 mile north), Moredun (1 mile north), Craigour (1 mile north) and Ellen's Glen (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (4 miles north-west), Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north), Greenside (4 miles north-west), Broughton (4 miles north-west) and Bellevue (5 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Gilmerton
Around Gilmerton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Drum Park and the streets around them. Gilmerton’s nearest station is Shawfair station, roughly 1.8 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (2 miles north-west) and Craigmillar Castle (1.5 miles north). Not far away are The New Leaf Co-op and Duddingston Loch.