Scottish Borders · Scotland
Kelso Regrouting
Raking out old, cracked or stained grout and regrouting tiled walls and floors for homes and businesses in Kelso and across the Scottish Borders. Fully insured, ARBOMaster approved and guaranteed for a year.
- A grout colour that no longer suits the room
- Kitchen splashback grout stained by grease
- Grout that’s cracking and breaking up
How we handle regrouting in Kelso
A bathroom with good tiles can still look worn if the grout has gone. With regrouting, the tiles stay and only the grout is renewed, so nothing is ripped out. We are often asked to deal with grout washed out of a shower and floor grout that won’t come clean, on kitchen splashbacks, bathroom wall tiles and shower walls.
Being further from a city does not change the work: old material out, joints cleaned and dried, and a fresh, even finish. The journey and access are simply planned in advance.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If there’s a problem with it, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
- Location
- Kelso (TD5)
- Wider area
- Scottish Borders
- Guarantee
- One year on every job
- Quotes
- A clear price before we start
- info@mrmastic.co.uk
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why it’s worth doing now in Kelso
Cleaning products may brighten grout for a time, but mould that has got into grout generally comes back. Replacing the grout and resealing the edges is a lasting fix. Around Kelso, water from a failed joint in an older stone home can soak into timber and plaster.
We don’t show prices on the website, because each job is priced on what it involves. For a quick quote, please email us at info@mrmastic.co.uk.
What you get with us
- Anti-fungal silicone where joints get wet
- Domestic, commercial and hotel work
- More than 20 years in sealant work
- Trusted Arbo and Everbuild sealants
Read our cost guide or what customers say.
Regrouting in Kelso: local notes
In Scotland, private landlords have to 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. 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.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Kelso High School, its toilets, changing areas and kitchens need their sealant renewed like any other building’s. In and around Kelso, as anywhere, good regrouting starts with a clean, dry, properly prepared joint.
Kelso is about 32 miles south-east of Bonnyrigg, in the Scottish Borders. Homes, rented property, offices and hotels in Kelso is covered for regrouting, old or new, large or small. Every job comes with our one-year guarantee. Kelso is one of 89 towns and villages in the Scottish Borders where we work. There’s also a page for Edinburgh, roughly 38 miles from Kelso.
Every address in TD5 is within our area for regrouting, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need regrouting at a property on Horse Market, Station Road and Forestfield or anywhere close by, our applicators can take on the job. You will find Kelso on the A698 and A699, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for regrouting include Sprouston (2 miles east), Ednam (2 miles north), Heiton (2 miles south-west), Stichill (3 miles north) and Roxburgh (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Galashiels (15 miles west), Jedburgh (10 miles south-west), Duns (13 miles north), Melrose (11 miles west), Earlston (10 miles west) and Lauder (15 miles north-west). Kelso is one of the larger places we cover in the Scottish Borders.
Around Kelso
We work in homes and buildings around The Waggon Inn, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Kelso Hospital (less than half a mile north-west) and Roxburgh Castle (1 mile west).
For landlords and businesses
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, what’s needed and the access arrangements and we will give you a quote.
Landlords and letting agents in Kelso can book us as well as homeowners. Sealant work between tenants is a simple way to keep a property in good order.
What happens on the day
Every visit runs the same way: 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. Around Kelso, distance and access matter more than parking. Tell us how to find the property and how to reach the work.
- Every tile area is checked for hollow or loose tiles first.
- The old grout is removed to an even depth.
- The joints are vacuumed clean.
- We regrout the joints and clean the tile faces.
- Silicone goes into the corners and along the edges.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know if you’ve seen damp or leaks
- Try not to wet indoor joints just before the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the work area
Getting a quote
A good description makes for an accurate quote. Tell us where the job is, what’s wrong and how much there is.
Related advice
Surface by surface
Corners and edges
Corners flex as the building moves, so we seal them rather than grout them.
Bathroom floors
Regrouting a floor brightens the whole room. Floor-to-wall and bath joints are sealed, not grouted.
DIY versus a professional finish
Sealing over old silicone is the commonest DIY error. Silicone does not stick to old silicone, so it lifts and traps water and mould underneath. All the old material has to come out first.
The difference is mostly in the preparation and the product. Joints are cleaned back to sound surfaces and dried, and the sealant is chosen for how the joint moves and where it is, and the work is guaranteed for a year.
Common questions in Kelso
Do you cover Kelso for regrouting?
Yes. Our work covers the whole of Scotland, and Kelso is part of that. You can drop us a line at info@mrmastic.co.uk and tell us what needs doing, and we will give you a clear quote.
Is Kelso within the area you cover?
Yes. Kelso is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work across all of Scotland. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is it worth trying it myself?
That depends on the joint. Work at height, movement joints, fire-rated gaps and large areas are best left to a professional.
Can you do several jobs on one visit?
Yes. Just list everything you need and we’ll quote it together.
How long does the job take?
As a guide, most jobs take a few hours, or longer for a fully tiled room. Larger jobs naturally take longer, and we will say how long yours will take.
Are you ARBOMaster approved?
Yes. ARBOMaster is the approved applicator scheme for Arbo sealants, and we are part of it.
Is it messy?
Tidy work is part of the job. Nearby surfaces are protected, and we clear up when we’re done.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often happy for the work to be arranged.
Aftercare tips
Once the sealant has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Keep harsh bleach and acid cleaners off the grout
- Clean with a soft brush, not anything metal
- Use a squeegee on the tiles after showering
- Look at the sealant in the corners now and then
Check the corner silicone now and then. Corners flex, so the sealant there will need renewing in time, long before the grout does.
Grout that is washing out of a shower shouldn’t be left. Each shower drives water into the open joints and it can end up in the wall or the ceiling below.
Other services in Kelso
What affects the cost of regrouting
Jobs vary more than people expect. The main factors:
- The old material and how stubborn it is
- How many rooms, windows or areas are involved
- When we can work, for business premises
- Whether there’s mould to deal with
The cost reflects the work involved, not a rough estimate. That is why we ask a few questions first and agree the price before starting.
Helping us quote
Photos by email are helpful but not essential. Please mention:
- Any previous sealing or DIY work
- Whether it’s a home or a business
- How many joints, rooms or windows are involved
- The problem you’ve noticed
Call for a quick quote, or send an email if you’d rather. Describe what needs sealing and we’ll talk you through the work before giving you a price.