Midlothian · Scotland
Regrouting in Howgate
Specialist regrouting for Howgate: the right sealant, proper preparation and a neat finish. Ask us for a quick quote.
- Cracked or crumbling grout lines
- Greasy, stained grout behind the hob
- Floor grout that has worn and darkened
Regrouting in Howgate
Changing the grout colour is a simple way to update tiles. Light grout can go darker to hide marks or back again. Tell us what you have in mind when you ask for a quote. We work on shower walls, kitchen splashbacks and wet rooms, and the jobs we see most are grout in a colour the owner wants to change and grout stained black or orange that won’t clean.
Being further from a city doesn’t change the work: everything old is cut out, the joints are cleaned and dried, and new sealant or grout goes in. We just plan the journey and access beforehand.
Our work is backed for twelve months, in Howgate and everywhere else we cover.
- Where
- Howgate (EH26)
- Wider area
- Midlothian
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How to look after the new joints
Aftercare is simple:
- Do not use strong acidic cleaners on grout
- Clean with a soft brush, not anything metal
- Look at the sealant in the corners now and then
- Use a squeegee on the tiles after showering
Clean the grout with a mild bathroom cleaner and a soft brush. Avoid neat bleach and strong acid descalers, as they can break grout down.
Fixing grout early is a small job. Left, the same problem can let water through so it’s worth dealing with as soon as you spot it.
What happens if it’s left?
New grout smeared over the old does not bond well. It sits thinly on top and soon flakes away, taking any repair with it. Removing the old grout to an even depth lets the new grout key in properly. Out of town in Scotland, exposed walls take a lot of weather, and once water gets behind a failed joint, damp in stone or harled walls is slow to dry out.
Rather than a set price list, we price the job in front of us: the amount of work, the old material and the access. You will know the price before we begin.
What you get with us
- Neat joints and a tidy finish
- We never seal over old sealant
- Homes, businesses and hotels
- 180+ five-star Google reviews
Take a look at how sealant jobs are priced and what customers say.
Regrouting around Howgate
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. Tired, leaking sealant is worth putting right before a new tenant moves in.
Schools such as Wellington School are buildings too, and its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s.
Howgate is about 2 miles south-east of Penicuik, in Midlothian. Across the EH26 area, our applicators can take on regrouting. 33 places in Midlothian are on our list, from the larger towns to small villages. Edinburgh is on our list too, around 9 miles away.
Jobs for regrouting in EH26 is quoted and booked the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also carry out regrouting in Penicuik (2 miles north-west), Milton Bridge (3 miles north), Silverburn (3 miles north-west), Swanston (6 miles north) and Bonaly (6 miles north). Larger places within reach include Bonnyrigg (6 miles north-east), Dalkeith (8 miles north-east), Loanhead (5 miles north), Gorebridge (6 miles east), Newtongrange (7 miles north-east) and Mayfield (8 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Howgate
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Penicuik High School and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Ravensneuk Castle (1.6 miles west) and Penicuik Paper Heritage Museum (1.1 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Turnhouse Hill and Edgelaw Reservoir.
Your questions about regrouting in Howgate
Do you cover smaller places like Howgate?
Yes, we do. We work across all of Scotland, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can you do regrouting in Howgate?
Yes, Howgate is within the area we cover. Our work covers the whole of Scotland. Just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk with a few details of the job.
Can you change the grout colour?
Yes. Because the old grout is raked out, the new colour goes all the way into the joint rather than sitting on top.
Do you work for letting agents?
Yes, often. Several properties can go on one quote, and between tenancies is a good time for the work.
Should corners be grouted or sealed?
Flexible sealant. Grout belongs between the tiles, while corners and edges need a joint that can move.
Where are you based?
Our base is in Crawley, and we cover South East England, London and all of Scotland.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. We are fully insured, with over 20 years’ experience in sealant work.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are glad to have it sorted.
How the visit works
A visit follows a simple pattern: we look at the joints together, mask and protect the surrounding surfaces, carry out the job and tidy away. It normally takes a few hours, or longer for a fully tiled room. Somewhere like Howgate may be a longer drive, and the journey is planned ahead. Tell us about tracks, gates, a ferry crossing or anything unusual about getting there.
- We check the tiles for any that are hollow or loose.
- 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.
- We finish with silicone in the moving joints.
How to prepare
- Tell us if parking is tricky
- Tell us about any water getting in
- Let us know about earlier repairs to the joints
Get a quote
For a quote, send an email to info@mrmastic.co.uk with the location and a short description of the problem. We’ll send you a clear quote before any work starts.
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When something else is needed
We’d rather tell you now than do work that will not last, so here’s what sealant cannot put right:
- Water coming from plumbing rather than grout
- Tiles that have come away from the wall
- A leaking wet room membrane
If you are not sure, just drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Joints and surfaces we work on
- Tiled floors
- Shower walls
- Bathroom floors
- Kitchen splashbacks
- Bathroom wall tiles
- Wet rooms
Should I try it myself first?
A careful DIYer can reseal a simple joint, like a short, easy-to-reach joint indoors. The common mistakes are sealing over old sealant, sealing a damp joint and using far too much.
Not every job suits DIY: high-level joints, fire-rated gaps, external movement joints and big jobs need the right product, the right access and the right method.
Quotes for regrouting in Howgate
We quote each job individually. This is what makes a difference:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- The type of sealant required
- Access and height
- Any mould that needs treating
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one gets its own quote. Size, access and the product the joint needs all make a difference.
What to tell us for a quote
When you contact us, it’s useful to know:
- Access, such as stairs, a lift or height
- The type of property
- Roughly how big the job is
- The address or postcode of the job
We quote each job on its own. Simply email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk and describe the job.
Common problems we fix in Howgate
A bathroom that stays damp keeps the grout wet, and damp grout is where mould grows. When black spots keep returning, the mould has usually got into the grout.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Corners filled with grout instead of silicone
- Floor grout that has worn and darkened
- Grout that stays dark however much it’s cleaned
- Crumbling grout between the tiles
In the older streets around Howgate Church, older homes can move a little, which is hard on rigid grout and tired sealant.
Before booking anyone
- Who turns up on the day
- What happens if they find a problem under the old sealant
- The length of the guarantee
- How long to leave it before use