Shetland Islands · Scotland
Regrouting in Hillswick
Regrouting for Hillswick and the surrounding area: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Floor grout that has worn and darkened
- Splashback grout that has darkened
- Grout washed out of a shower
Work for landlords, hotels and businesses
Failed sealant is one of the commonest items on a check-out report. Several properties can go on one quote.
Water getting past a failed joint can damage the building, which is a bigger problem in a rented property. Keeping joints in good order is simple maintenance that we can handle for you.
About our regrouting in Hillswick
Before we start, the tiles are checked. If any tiles are loose or sound hollow, we tell you, because regrouting won’t fix what’s behind them. Where the tiles are sound, regrouting gives the area a new lease of life. Common call-outs are for dirty, worn grout on a tiled floor and corners filled with grout instead of silicone, on kitchen splashbacks, bathroom wall tiles and shower walls.
Bathrooms in smaller places like Hillswick work just as hard as those in the cities. Generally soft Scottish water means less limescale, but steam still lets mould into sealant and grout.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right with it in that time, tell us and we will put it right.
- Where
- Hillswick (ZE2)
- Region
- Shetland Islands
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- A clear quote up front
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How to look after the new joints
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Clean grout with a mild bathroom cleaner
- Avoid neat bleach and strong acid descalers on grout
- Run the extractor fan during and after a shower
- Use a soft brush rather than a wire one
We’ll tell you when the area can be used again. Please follow it, and avoid scrubbing the new grout hard for the first few days.
Leaving failed grout can mean tiles come loose. By then, new grout alone is not enough so early action pays.
What sealant work can’t fix
In fairness, there are a few things sealant won’t fix:
- Tiles that have come away from the wall
- Failed tanking or waterproofing under the tiles
- Cracked or broken tiles
If you are not sure, just send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What we seal
- Wet rooms
- Tiled floors
- Bathroom wall tiles
- Bathroom floors
- Shower walls
- Kitchen splashbacks
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About regrouting
Why deal with it now?
Cleaning products may brighten grout for a time, but mould that has got into grout usually comes back. Replacing the grout and resealing the edges is a lasting fix. Exposed walls in smaller Scottish places take a lot of wind and rain, and damp in stone or harled walls takes a long time to dry once water gets behind a joint.
The cost reflects the work involved, not guesswork. That’s why we ask about the job first and agree the price before starting.
Why Hillswick customers choose us
- We leave the area clean and tidy
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced and what customers say.
DIY sealant or a professional job?
Some jobs are best left to a professional: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it peels away and traps moisture behind it. All the old material has to come out first.
Hillswick: your questions answered
Is there a guarantee on regrouting in Hillswick?
Every job comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever it is. We are also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Is Hillswick in your area for regrouting?
Yes, Hillswick is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. You can email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and let us know what needs doing, and we’ll send you a clear quote.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Is it possible to regrout only the shower area?
We can. We will check the other tiled areas as well and tell you if anything else needs attention.
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.
Are you fully insured?
Yes. We’re fully insured, and we can confirm the details when we quote.
Do you do commercial work?
Yes. Larger jobs can be planned room by room or area by area.
Do I have to be there?
We need access to the joints, so we will agree that with you when we book. Indoors, that generally means someone at home.
Bathrooms and kitchens in Hillswick
Hillswick is within about 1 mile 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. 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.
Around Hillswick, as everywhere, regrouting is only as good as the preparation behind it. If you live in an older home near Northmavine Parish Church and Churchyard, walls and floors in older homes can move, and sealant and grout show it first.
Hillswick is in the Shetland Islands. Our applicators cover regrouting for householders, landlords and businesses in Hillswick and the surrounding area. Hillswick is one of 63 towns and villages in the Shetland Islands we cover for regrouting.
Work in ZE2 works the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we work in Urafirth (1 mile north-east), Braehoulland (3 miles north-west), Hogaland (4 miles east), Sullom (5 miles south-east) and Ollaberry (5 miles east). If you’re somewhere remote, the job takes a little more planning, so mention it when you ask for a quote.
Local landmarks in Hillswick
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Booth pub. Well-known places in the area include Tangwick Haa Museum (3.4 miles west). The countryside around Hillswick includes Ness-houlls Water.
How we quote for regrouting
Jobs vary more than people expect. What affects the quote:
- Access and height
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- Any mould that needs treating
Rather than a set price list, 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.
What we need to know
A few details help us give you an accurate quote. When you ask for a quote, tell us:
- Where the job is, and your postcode
- Photos by email, if that is easy
- The type of property
- How we’d reach the joints
Getting a quote is simple: let us know what needs doing and where. Photos by email help us understand the job, and we’ll come back to you with a quote.
How the visit works
We work through the job in order: protection first, then preparation, sealing and a tidy-up. For most jobs that takes a few hours, or longer for a fully tiled room and we leave things clean and tidy. In smaller Scottish places, parking is normally less of an issue than access and distance. Tell us how to find the property and how to reach the work, and the visit is planned around that.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Mention any tricky access
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- On commercial sites, let us know about site rules
How to get a quote
To get a quote, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with the location and a short description of the problem. You’ll have a clear quote before work begins.