Scottish Borders · Scotland
Regrouting in Greycrook
Tiled areas in Greycrook need attention? We remove the old material, prepare the joints and seal them properly, with a one-year guarantee.
- Cracked grout along the bath or tray
- Splashback grout that has darkened
- Floor grout that won’t come clean
Should I try it myself first?
Some jobs are best left to a professional: work at height, external movement joints, fire-rated sealant and large areas need the right product, the right access and the right method.
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, such as a straightforward joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
Regrouting for homes and businesses in Greycrook
Before any work starts, the tiles are checked. If any tiles are loose or sound hollow, we tell you, since new grout cannot fix a problem underneath. Where the tiles are sound, regrouting gives the area a new lease of life. If you have gaps where the shower grout has gone and grout that stays dark however much it’s cleaned, we can help, on kitchen splashbacks, bathroom wall tiles and tiled floors alike.
For a place like Greycrook, the job is the same as anywhere: everything old is cut out, the joints are cleaned and dried, and new sealant or grout goes in. The journey and access are simply planned in advance.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once the job is done.
- Where
- Greycrook (TD6)
- Wider area
- Scottish Borders
- Cover
- One year on every job
- Quote
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Greycrook
Is Greycrook within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We work across all of Scotland, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Is Greycrook in your area for regrouting?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Greycrook is part of that. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. We’re approved under the ARBOMaster scheme, the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants.
Should I try DIY first?
Some simple jobs can be done by a careful DIYer. The usual mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using too much.
How long does the job take?
It depends on the size of the job, but as a guide it takes a few hours, or longer for a fully tiled room. We’ll tell you when we quote.
What do you need from me for a quote?
Tell us what needs doing and where, plus pictures if you have them. We’ll ask anything else we need to know.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
We work from Crawley. We cover Greycrook and the rest of the Scottish Borders.
Do you regrout part of a bathroom, like the shower?
Yes, that’s common. Shower grout tends to go before the rest, so many people regrout just that part.
Looking after it afterwards
Joint life depends on how it’s used and looked after. Here’s what we suggest:
- Rinse the tiles after showering
- Use a soft brush rather than a wire one
- Look at the sealant in the corners now and then
- Do not ignore a tile that feels loose
If a tile starts to feel loose, get it looked at early. A loose tile cracks the grout around it and open a path for water.
Grout that is washing out of a shower shouldn’t be left. Every shower pushes more water into the gaps, and that water can reach the wall or the floor below.
What we’re called out for in Greycrook
A bathroom that stays damp keeps the grout wet, giving mould a place to grow. When black spots keep returning, the mould has generally got into the grout.
Common reasons people contact us are:
- A grout colour that no longer suits the room
- Discoloured grout on otherwise sound tiles
- Grout washed out of a shower
- Floor grout that won’t come clean
For an older house near a landmark such as St Boswells Church, older homes can move a little, which is hard on rigid grout and tired sealant.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they’re fully insured
- Is VAT in the price?
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- Which colour the sealant will be
What we do, step by step
All our tools and materials come with us in the van. After a quick look at the joints together, the area is protected and the work begins. It normally takes a few hours, or longer for a fully tiled room. Outside jobs in Greycrook need a dry day, because sealant will not bond to a wet joint, 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.
- We remove the old grout carefully.
- Dust is cleared from every joint.
- We grout the joints and wipe the tiles clean.
- We renew the silicone at the corners and edges.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking restrictions
- Clear the area around the work
- Mention any tricky access
Ask for a quote
Asking for a quote is easy: tell us what needs doing and where and its rough size. Photos by email help us understand the job.
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What affects the quote in Greycrook
The price is agreed before any work begins. It takes into account:
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- The amount of work
- When we can work, for business premises
Homes and businesses are quoted the same way: the amount of work, the access and the products needed, along with when we can work on site. Call for a quick quote and we’ll explain what it covers.
What to tell us for a quote
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you get in contact, it helps to mention:
- The type of property
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- The problem you’ve noticed
- Pictures of the joints, sent by email
We don’t publish a price list. Instead, we give you a clear price for your job. To get started, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
What we can’t put right
It helps to know what we cannot do too:
- Waterproofing that has failed below the tiling
- Tiles that are loose or hollow behind
- Tiles that are chipped or split
If in doubt, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we seal
- Bathroom wall tiles
- Bathroom floors
- Kitchen splashbacks
- Tiled floors
- Shower walls
- Wet rooms
Why deal with it now?
Grouting over old grout rarely lasts. A thin skin on top tends to break off, taking any repair with it. Removing the old grout to an even depth lets the new grout key in properly. In an older home around Greycrook, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster.
We do not show prices on the website, because the cost depends so much on the job itself. For a quick quote, please drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Why Greycrook customers choose us
- Tidy, careful work
- Approved under the ARBOMaster scheme
- Quality sealants from Arbo and Everbuild
- Experience in homes, commercial sites and hotels
Towns and villages near Greycrook
What else we do in Greycrook
Regrouting around Greycrook
Scottish Water supplies are generally soft, so limescale is less of a problem than in hard-water areas. 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. Failed sealant around a bath or shower is worth sorting between tenancies.
In and around Greycrook, as anywhere, good regrouting starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Greycrook is about 7 miles south-east of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. Wherever you are in the TD6 postcode area, we can carry out regrouting at your property. Our the Scottish Borders coverage runs to 89 places, Greycrook among them. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, about 34 miles away.
All of TD6 is within our area for regrouting, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Kirk Road, Weirgate Avenue and Polwarth Avenue and the roads around them. Being close to the A699, Greycrook is simple for us to get to for regrouting. Other places close to Greycrook include St Boswells (1 mile north-west), Maxton (1 mile east), Newtown St Boswells (2 miles north-west), Bowden (3 miles west) and Newstead (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Galashiels (7 miles north-west), Hawick (11 miles south-west), Kelso (8 miles east), Selkirk (8 miles west), Jedburgh (7 miles south-east) and Wilton (11 miles south-west).
What’s near Greycrook
A little further out are Castle Holydean (3.8 miles west) and Dingleton Hospital (4 miles north-west). The countryside around Greycrook includes Bemersyde Moss and Eildon Hill North.