Orkney Islands · Scotland
Regrouting in Hourston, Orkney Islands
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- Old grout in a dated colour
- Corners filled with grout instead of silicone
- Grout stained black or orange that won’t clean
What happens on the day
We keep the work tidy and contained to the joints we are treating, so you can carry on as normal. The job normally takes a few hours for a shower enclosure, longer for a whole room, and we tell you how long to leave it before we go. Around Hourston, distance and access matter more than parking. Tell us how to find the property and how to reach the work, and the visit is planned around that.
- Every tile area is checked for hollow or loose tiles first.
- The old grout is removed to an even depth.
- We vacuum the joints so the new grout bonds.
- We regrout the joints and clean the tile faces.
- Silicone goes into the corners and along the edges.
How to prepare
- Tell us about access, such as stairs, a lift or high-level joints
- Move anything stored near the joints
- Mention any sign-in or site rules at work premises
Ask for a quote
Need a quote? Please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details. We will explain what we’d do and give you a clear quote before any work starts.
Related advice
How we handle regrouting in Hourston
If you’ve been scrubbing grout that won’t come clean, the discolouration has usually soaked into the grout. New grout is the fix that lasts, and it’s a chance to change the colour too. If you have corners filled with grout instead of silicone and greasy, stained grout behind the hob, we can help, whatever the surface.
Bathrooms in smaller places like Hourston 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.
Our work is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you are.
- Where
- Hourston (KW17)
- Wider area
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- Quoted before any work starts
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Quotes for regrouting in Hourston
Your quote is based on your job. We take into account:
- When we can work, for business premises
- Whether old sealant or filler has to be cut out
- The amount of work
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
Leaving a failed joint generally makes the job bigger, not smaller, as water and mould keep getting in. If you’re unsure, drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will give you an honest view and a quote.
Asking for a quote
When you contact us, these details help:
- Any access issues, like height or stairs
- The problem you’ve noticed
- A few pictures by email, if you can
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
It all starts with a short chat. Tell us what’s wrong, where it is and how much there is, and we will talk you through what we’d do. Whenever you are ready, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk.
Landlord and commercial work in Hourston
Letting agents often deal with us directly. Tell us the address, the job and how access works and we’ll quote.
We work for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. Sealant work between tenants is a simple way to keep a property in good order before the next move-in.
Honest limits
It helps to know what we cannot do too:
- Cracked or broken tiles
- Waterproofing that has failed below the tiling
- Leaks from pipes, valves or wastes (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we will say what we think before you book.
What we seal
- Shower walls
- Kitchen splashbacks
- Bathroom floors
- Tiled floors
- Wet rooms
- Bathroom wall tiles
What regrouting looks like in Hourston
Hourston is within about 2 miles of the coast. Near the coast, holiday lets and guest houses can see bathrooms used by one guest after another, and sealant and grout that work that hard wear out sooner. Work on the islands has to be planned around ferry crossings and the weather, so the more notice, the better.
In and around Hourston, as anywhere, good regrouting starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Hourston is about 11 miles north-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Jobs in Hourston get the same care as everywhere else we work: old sealant removed completely, careful preparation and a 12-month guarantee. Hourston is one of 51 towns and villages in the Orkney Islands we cover for regrouting.
Here we cover the KW17 postcode area for regrouting. We also cover Russland (1 mile south), Dounby (1 mile north), Harray (2 miles south-east), Skeabrae (2 miles north-west) and Tenston (2 miles south-west). Remote and island addresses need a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you ask for a quote.
What’s near Hourston
Nearby you will also find Corrigall Farm Museum (1.5 miles east). Open spaces near Hourston include Loch of Bosquoy and Kame of Corrigall.
Signs you need regrouting in Hourston
Poor ventilation keeps grout damp, and damp grout is where mould grows. When black spots keep returning, the mould has usually got into the grout.
If you can see any of these, it’s time to have the joints looked at:
- Old grout in a dated colour
- Gaps where the shower grout has gone
- Corners filled with grout instead of silicone
- Floor grout that will not come clean
Whether the job is in Hourston itself or nearby, the right material for each joint matters as much as a neat finish.
What to look for in a quote
- When the joint can take water or movement
- Who does the work, and how experienced they are
- What guarantee comes with the work
- What preparation is included
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 Hourston, damp from a failed joint can get into timber and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the sealant.
We don’t show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. Call for a quick quote and we’ll talk you through it.
What you get with us
- Rated 4.9 stars on Google
- Any old sealant cut out fully, not covered over
- Sanitary silicone with an anti-fungal additive in wet areas
- We leave the area clean and tidy
Take a look at our cost guide and our reviews.
Also in Hourston
DIY sealant or a professional job?
The biggest DIY mistake is sealing over old sealant. New silicone won’t bond to old, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
If you’re set on DIY, put the effort into preparation: take out all the old sealant, make sure the joint is clean and dry, and give it the full cure time. If it fails, we can still redo it.
Your questions about regrouting in Hourston
Is there a guarantee on regrouting in Hourston?
All our work, in Hourston and everywhere else, comes with a 12-month guarantee. We’re also fully insured and ARBOMaster approved.
Can you do regrouting in Hourston?
Yes, Hourston is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
How much does regrouting cost in Hourston?
The cost depends on the size of the job, access and how much old sealant has to come out. Call for a quick quote and we’ll talk you through it.
Where is Mr Mastic based?
We’re based in Crawley, West Sussex, and we cover South East England, London and all of Scotland.
Are you insured?
Yes. We are fully insured.
Can landlords and businesses book you?
Yes. We work for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, businesses and hotels.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Just list everything you need and we will quote it together.
Do you remove the old sealant?
Yes, every time. New silicone doesn’t stick to old silicone, so the joint is cleaned back first.